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Red carpet season is underway, and some of television's biggest stars gathered at L.A.'s Peacock Theatre on Sunday for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Returning to their usual September slot (last year the ceremony was delayed until mid-January after an actors' and writers' strike), the Emmys often hint at which TV shows might advance to the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards later in the year. They also often predict the evening wear trends that will dominate Hollywood in the coming months.
The evening's red carpet was relatively simplistic, with many attendees opting for dark floor-length gowns, classic silhouettes, and column dresses. Still, there were many fun touches amid the traditionally elegant black outfits, from the subtle gold detailing of Laverne Cox's vintage Alexander McQueen look to the plunging pavé neckline of Selena Gomez's Ralph Lauren halter gown.
However, some of the evening's best moments came in a very pale color: pink. There was the bubblegum shade of Meryl Streep's pantsuit and pussy bow blouse, and the dusty pink of Hannah Einbinder's crepe jersey and tulle Louis Vuitton gown. Eiza González and Aja Naomi King also got in on the trend, in Tamara Ralph and Giambattista Valli, respectively.
Elsewhere, attendees played with eye-catching materials, including “The Bear” actor Ayo Edebiri, who rocked a mosaic-like sequined Bottega Veneta outfit, and Quinta Bruson, whose strapless Georges Chakra Couture mermaid dress looked almost liquid-like. Kristen Wiig (in Oscar de la Renta) and Gillian Anderson (in Emilia Wickstead) were among the many attendees who impressed in silver metallic — and, like Ella Purnell’s Rabanne number, chainmail — gowns.
In the menswear department, several attendees forwent traditional black-tie for something a little more glamorous. “Abbott Elementary” star Chris Perfetti impressed in a dramatic ruffled shirt from Christian Siriano’s Spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection and “Fallout” star Aaron Moten arrived in an all-red Kenzo suit with a Nehru collar. “The Traitors” actor Alan Cumming and partner Scott Richard Gadd, the creator of “Baby Reindeer,” both wore kilts, with the former’s plaid waistband train spilling out of his cream Teddy Von Ranson jacket to serve as a scarf.
Even men who opted for more traditional tailoring incorporated playful touches, from host Dan Levy's sculptural Loewe neckline to the silky open shirt of Jonathan Bailey's Giorgio Armani suit.
Take a look below for some of the best red carpet looks of the evening.
