The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills witnessed a spectacular sartorial shift, as Hollywood's elite turned back the clock to embrace the timeless elegance of Old Hollywood. Last night's red carpet was a deliberate and powerful homage to the cinematic glamour of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, with feathers, glitter, and sculpted silhouettes dominating the scene.
A Deliberate Nod to Cinematic History
According to renowned celebrity stylist Rochelle White, the fashion choices were a clear and direct tribute to the glitzy icons of a bygone era. 'There was a real nod to cinematic glamour,' White revealed. 'I could see an emphasis on sculpted waists, draped satin, old school Hollywood necklines, gloves and more. It really did give feminine-form appreciation.' She added that the visual storytelling on display was completely 'on par with classic Hollywood'.
White suggested this opulent turnout could signal the start of a new fashion cycle, where 'clothes are allowed to be beautiful, dramatic and eye-catching again'. She noted that references to legends like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor continue to resonate powerfully across all age groups, 'bringing back a sense of glamour that maybe was once lost'.
Star-Studded Tributes to Silver Screen Legends
The parallels between modern starlets and their vintage muses were unmistakable. Amanda Seyfried, 40, nominated for her work in The Testament of Ann Lee and Long Bright River, transported onlookers to the 1950s in a shoulderless Versace gown adorned with Tiffany diamonds. Her look, complete with a short blonde bob styled in Old Hollywood waves, drew direct inspiration from a 1954 ruched white frock worn by Grace Kelly.
Jennifer Lopez accentuated her famous figure in a sheer vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer dress, its silhouette echoing a 1956 curve-hugging gown worn by Welsh singer Shirley Bassey. Both stars elegantly swept their hair up and back for maximum impact.
In a metallic corset gown from Ashi Studio, Kylie Jenner, 28, sparkled alongside date Timothée Chalamet. Her neckline design bore a striking resemblance to a satin white dress famously worn by 1960s sex symbol Jayne Mansfield in 1967.
More Iconic Comparisons
The vintage inspiration extended across the carpet. Parker Posey, 57, shimmered in a golden Rodarte gown with a barrelled skirt and black gloves, mirroring a 1958 look from Italian screen legend Sophia Loren.
Mila Kunis, 42, opted for elegant Carolina Herrera, her flirty black and white dress serving as a dead ringer for the iconic Audrey Hepburn gown designed by Hubert de Givenchy for the film Sabrina.
Julia Roberts embodied opulence in a simple black gown with a plunging neckline, channelling the dramatic style of Lauren Bacall from the 1944 film To Have and Have Not.
Proving her style versatility, Pamela Anderson, 58, traded her signature 90s looks for a modest white Ferragamo dress that paid homage to leading lady Katharine Hepburn's 1940s elegance.
Ana de Armas, 37, sparked comparisons in a sleek, sparkling black Louis Vuitton dress, closely resembling a figure-hugging monochrome frock worn by Ava Gardner in 1952.
Finally, Jennifer Lawrence, 35, made headlines in a daring sheer, floral-embroidered Givenchy gown by Sarah Burton. While bold for its time, the look recalled the floral lace and sheer halterneck of a dress worn by Rita Hayworth in 1942, designed by Columbia Pictures' head of costume, Irene Lentz.
The 2026 Golden Globes red carpet will be remembered not just for the awards, but for its breathtaking and unified celebration of Hollywood's most glamorous heritage.
