The 83rd Golden Globes, held in Los Angeles on Monday 12 January 2026, presented a fashion spectacle where shimmering silver and elegant monochrome looks reigned supreme. The event, arriving at the tail end of the fashion season, saw celebrities embracing instinct and spontaneity, resulting in a refreshingly authentic red carpet.
A Night of Monochrome and Metallic Tribute
A defining theme of the evening was a powerful tribute to the late Italian designer Giorgio Armani, who passed away last year. His eponymous label became a clear favourite amongst the A-list attendees. Julia Roberts, 58, nominated for Best Female Actor for After the Hunt, chose a simple yet striking black V-neck velvet gown from Giorgio Armani Prive.
She was joined by Kate Hudson, 46, who stunned in a slinky silver custom Giorgio Armani Prive dress, accessorised with diamond drop earrings. Hudson is nominated for her role in Song Sung Blue. Kristen Bell, 45, star of Nobody Wants This, also shimmered in a gown from the same designer.
Standout Looks and Old Hollywood Glamour
Beyond the Armani homage, the carpet was a parade of sophisticated style. Selena Gomez, 33, channelled Old Hollywood in a custom Chanel black strapless column dress adorned with over 200 feather, organza, and silk flowers—a creation that took 323 hours to make. She paired it with a 1940s-style bob.
Emily Blunt, 42, offered a crisp contrast in a white Louis Vuitton gown with a silver-buttoned cape, while Amanda Seyfried, 40, and Brittany Snow, 39, also embraced all-white elegance, leaning into classic glamour.
While the season has been influenced by Marty Supreme orange, Emma Stone, 37, opted for a softer take in a silk butter yellow two-piece by Louis Vuitton. Timothee Chalamet, 30, kept it cool in a black blazer and waistcoat with silver detailing, nominated for Best Male Actor for Marty Supreme.
Personal Touches and Designer Highlights
Other notable moments included Ariana Grande, 32, channelling her Wicked character Elphaba in an all-black asymmetric Vivienne Westwood custom gown, and switching back to her signature brunette hair. Elle Fanning, 27, nominated for Sentimental Value, shone in a dazzling lilac floral Gucci dress, noting to AP that the pattern resembled Norway's national flower.
The evening proved that even after the main fashion season, the Golden Globes red carpet remains a premier destination for bold personal style and heartfelt designer tributes, setting a sophisticated tone for the 2026 awards season.
