It's feels like it's been decades since there was a real red carpet to cover. All sense of time has been lost this year. With award shows being postponed and held (mostly) virtually, we seem to be stuck in fashion limbo.
While I've missed red carpets, I admit that they were getting rather stale over the last few years. Few stars were taking risks, and almost everyone always looked beautiful, even if what they were wearing wasn't your favorite. It's hard to argue that any star that hits the carpet these days looks terrible.
If you're new around here, you may not know that I don't make best and worst dressed lists. I find them tacky and a little rude. Many of the stars without access to the best dresses have either been marginalized or simply don't have enough clout yet to command custom gowns or straight off the couture catwalks looks for their big night.
We talk about trends and ideas and how they might fit into your next gala or wedding look. With news that the COVID vaccine will be more readily available to everyone come May, it gives me hope that we can start working again on some outrageously gorgeous gowns for all the parties we've been missing.

Well Suited

Several ladies chose to go with a classic standby, a suit or dress that mimics a tailored suit. It's one of my favorite looks to create, and there are so many ways to interpret it. Suiting works on a variety of body types. Many of our clients hate big gowns and would be much more comfortable in pants. I say, why not?! Jazz it up, have fun, and play with volume and texture. You only live twice, according to James Bond, king of suits.

Tina Fey in Pomellato jewelry

Laura Dern in Givenchy

Jane Fonda in Her Own Clothes, Sarah Flint shoes, and Pomellato jewelry

 

Olivia Colman in Armani Prive

Kyra Sedgwick in Marina Moscone and Chopard jewelry

Go Big or Go Home

While many stars were at home or in a swanky hotel room, they didn't shy away from dramatic volume. And why should they?! After spending a year in quarantine and sweats, why not break out a big ball gown?
Something to note is that some of these gowns are not "flattering" in a traditional way, but because of the unusual circumstances, they could be shot in a much more editorial way, which I find SUPER fun. Fashion should be fun, and if you can't play dress-up every once in a while, what's the point?!

Rosamund Pike in Molly Goddard

 

Nicola Coughlan in Molly Goddard

Maria Bakalova in Armani Prive with a Tyler Ellis bag

Kaley Cuoco in Oscar de la Renta

Anya Taylor Joy in Christian Dior and Tiffany & Co. jewelry

Viola Davis in Lavie by CK and Pomellato jewelry

Sofia Carson in Giambattista Valli

Cynthia Erivo in Valentino Couture and Wempe jewelry

 

Studio 54 Vibes

Did anyone else get disco vibes? From patchwork sequins to draped satin gowns (that could also recall the 1930s era), stars could easily have been going to the famed NY nightclub. What I love is the use of COLOR and personality juxtaposed with languid satin simplicity. Anyone else want to travel back in time with me?

Elle Fanning in Gucci and Fred Leighton jewelry

Lily Collins in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and Cartier jewelry

Celeste in Gucci

Jo Ellen Pellman in Jonathan Cohen

Kate Hudson in Louis Vuitton and Bulgari jewelry

Jamie Lee Curtis in Alex Perry and Cathy Waterman jewelry

Awkwafina in Gucci 

Satchel Lee in Gucci

Cocktail Confection

 

There always tends to be a little confusion about the Golden Globes about whether it's a cocktail or black-tie event. I find this happens with galas and weddings as well when it's not specified on the invitation or it's at an "in-between" time. Some stars dug in their heels and went straight cocktail. Who can blame them when they look like a tall drink of (not) water.

 

Amy Poehler in Moschino

Sarah Paulson in Prada

Gal Gadot in Givenchy and Tiffany & Co. jewelry

Kristen Wiig in Prada

Maya Rudolph in Valentino and Jimmy Choo shoes

Susan Kelechi Watson in Georges Hobeika Fall 2021 Couture 

Classic Beauty

There's something to be said for a classic gown in the right color that's well-tailored. Never out of style, always sure to be suited for the venue. The dress may not be the one everyone talks about, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Andra Day in Chanel Haute Couture

Regina King in Louis Vuitton and Forevermark jewelry

Nicole Kidman in Louis Vuitton

Shira Haas in Chanel and Jimmy Choo shoes

Laverne Cox

Jane Levy in Oscar de la Renta

Amanda Seyfried in Oscar de la Renta and Forevermark jewelry

Gillian Anderson in Dior Haute Couture

 

The Outliers

There are a few that just didn't fit the mold and I like that. Whether it's bold color or silhouette on a guy or a highly stylized editorial look. These might just be some of my favorites, but I'll never tell. 

Emma Corrin in Miu Miu and Cartier jewelry

Josh O’Connor in Loewe

Julia Garner in Prada

Dan Levy in Valentino Couture and Cartier jewelry