
The must-see looks from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet
Join us for all the action from the first major red carpet of the 2026 awards season
Here we go again folks. The first major ceremony of the 2026 awards season is upon us: the Golden Globes. Traditionally one of the best indicators as to who will scoop those coveted Oscars statuettes, this year’s hotly tipped contenders include Cynthia Erivo, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, Timothée Chalamet and George Clooney, to name but a few. All of which, of course, means we’re in for a stellar 2026 Golden Globes red carpet.
I’ll be with you all evening, bringing you the good, the bad, the experimental and the downright strange looks straight from LA’s Beverly Hilton Hotel. So stay tuned here (or over on Instagram, @luxurylondonofficial) for all the latest fashion from the Golden Globes red carpet.
Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton

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An unusual and refreshingly colourful look from Emma Stone at the Golden Globes – and a suggestion that the butter yellow trend may still have a little life left in it yet. The shade suits her colouring, the bateau neckline looks great with that bob, and the embellished skirt keeps everything from becoming too informal. I’m sold.
Jessie Buckley in Dior

Jessie Buckley at the 2026 Golden Globes. Image: Dior
Well Jonathan Anderson is certianly beginning to put his stamp on the House of Dior now, isn’t he? This kind of tricky, experimental sihouette is exactly the kind of thing he loves – just here rendered in an utterly Dior floral silk. The icy hue works well with the Hamnet star’s somewhat austere bob but the not-quite-matching shows are awful and, honestly, I’m not sure the pelmet shape is doing much for her.
Colman Domingo in Valentino

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Colman Domingo has a knack for choosing gorgeous tailoring – it’s what landed him on our best dress of 2025 list – and this suit is no different. Looking back at his red carpet history, however, it does feel a little safe. I have no complaints but, knowing what he’s capable of pulling off, I would like to see something a little more exciting from him as awards season unfolds.
Pamela Anderson in Ferragamo

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Attending this year as a presenter, after her first ever Golden Globes nomination in 2025, Pamela Anderson’s all-white look is perfectly pitched for someone who knows they’re not in it to win it. Leaving the sequins to those hoping to take home a gong, this fresh, sophisticated, and lightly tailored Ferragamo look is a little more laidback than a traditional gown and the perfect complement to her newly reinstated platinum locks. So chic.
Timothée Chalamet

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2026 marks Timothée Chalamet’s third Golden Globes nomination in as many years and, despite the fact he has yet to actually win one, he looks rather bored by the whole thing. He is just about wearing a suit but styling it with boots and T-shirt suggests absolute minimal effort. When you’re up against Paul Mescal in full white tie splendour you really need to try a little harder.
Leonardo DiCaprio in Dior

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Proof that there really is no need to invent the wheel as long as your suit is well cut and your grooming is on point. A classic in a classic. No notes.
Jennifer Lawrence in Givenchy

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Well, it’s safe to say Jennifer Lawrence’s era of low-key red carpet looks is over. She certainly wasn’t the star I had pegged to go full naked dress at the Golden Globes but, when Sarah Burton’s Givenchy comes calling, I imagine it’s hard to resist. It’s a beautiful dress which, for once, I think actually benefits from being sheer in that it highlights the intricacy of the the floral embroidery. I don’t mind the coordinating clutch but, not pictured, there was also a silk stole featuring the same embroidery which struck me as a little too matchy-matchy. The hair and makeup are gorgeous.
Ariana Grande in Vivienne Westwood

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As is often the case in times of political turmoil and global unrest, black quickly emerged as one of the reigning trends of the Golden Globes red carpet – cemented by the arrival of Ariana ‘bubblegum pink Good Witch of the West’ Grande in her own big black gown. Trademark ponytail and some gorgeous diamonds firmly in place, the sculptural silhouette of this dress really works for Grande, who, ever the performer, often tends towards a showgirl aesthetic. A great demonstration that colour isn’t the only way to make an impact on the red carpet.
Kate Hudson in Giorgio Armani Privé

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There will be no fewer than 18 attendees wearing Armani at this evening’s festivities – and if they all look as good as this then we’re in for a treat. Disco-style looks are well within Hudson’s wheelhouse and this shimmery gunmetal number looks great on her; a fantastic coming together of dress, wearer and occasion.
Selena Gomez in Chanel & Benny Blanco

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Hoping to take home the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for her role in Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez is every inch the Hollywood starlet. The feathers, the plum lip, the tight curls, the diamonds: what’s not to love? Benny, I know tonight isn’t about you, but would it have killed you to dig out a shirt and some socks?
Ayo Edebiri in Chanel

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I actually did a double take when I first saw this photo. This kind of old school Hollywood glamour is so far from Ayo Edebiri’s usual almost androgynous style that I barely recognised her. I love it. The big bouncy blowout, Tiffany & Co jewellery and Elizabeth Taylor gown could easily have tipped into cosplay territory but she’s kept the styling refined and simple enough that it still speaks to her usual low key style. More of this please.
Elle Fanning in Gucci

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A crystal-encrusted custom Gucci gown paired with a one-of-a-kind Cartier necklace: this is absolute megawatt star power. It’s pretty traditional as awards ceremony looks go but she looks incredible. My only quibble? I’d have argued for an updo or something more interesting in the hair department to really let those diamonds shine.
Glen Powell in Brunello Cucinelli

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Sunglasses, unbuttoned jackets, missing bow ties (see below): there seemed to be a concerted effort from the men of the Golden Globes to make their tuxes as informal as humanly possible. And while, yes, the Golden Globes is traditionally less dressy than the Oscars, it’s still a black tie event. Powell, you look great as always, but you’re not doing this fabulous suit any favours by sticking your hands in your pockets.
Joe Alwyn in Dior

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If you want people to start throwing your name in the ring for the most coveted job in Hollywood – James Bond – this is how to do it. The midnight blue velvet is a fabulous choice for him and don’t be surprised if Tik Tok is awash with Gen Z-ers sporting that haircut in the coming months. I can’t even argue with the lack of a bow tie – he looks like he’s three martinis down and throwing caution to the wind. Great Hublot watch, too.
Mia Goth in Dior

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This has the kind of minimalist Nineties vibe she loves and, in truth, it works for her. It’s dramatic without being ostentatious (even if whatever is happening with that neckline looks like a mistake in the atelier than an intentional design choice). That necklace is stunning but the silk scarf should have stayed in the Nineties.
Adam Brody & Leighton Meester in Valentino

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Nominated for his leading role in Nobody Wants This, Adam Brody has opted for a fun checked twist on the classic tux – proving that you don’t have to stray too far from tradition to make things feel a little fresh. I should hate the sunglasses but they’re giving the whole look a 1960s Michael Caine vibe. Gentlemen, pin this to your moodboard for your next black tie event. Her dress is pretty but the yellow bust detailing is distracting and unnecessary.
Brittany Snow in Danielle Frankel

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Unlike most of the other major red carpet awards shows, the Golden Globes recognises both TV and film within the same ceremony – meaning you’ll see some faces tonight that you won’t see at the Oscars, BAFTAs etc. Case in point: Brittany Snow, who appears to have taken a Dunelm lampshade as her style inspiration. The silhouette of that dress is, frankly, bizarre and the laundry-day hair isn’t helping the situation. At the very least this needed lashings of jewellery. The personal trainer repsonsible for those guns deserved better.
Robin Wright

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It’s classic, pretty and suits her to a tee. Will anyone be talking about this dress tomorrow? Probably not – but Wright has graced enough red carpets at this point in her career that she probably couldn’t care less. Some jewellery would have been nice though.
Lisa in Jacquemus

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Attending tonight’s ceremony as a presenter, and now a bonafide actress thanks to her role in last year’s instalment of The White Lotus, this was a big debut even for someone as au fait with the red carpet as Lisa. Which makes this big sheer sack of a dress a rather puzzling choice. The gauziness of the fabric does nothing to offset the fact that there is simply far too much of it; the mismatched waistlines lend an unfinished look and her arms look like they’re being dragged down by those curtain tassles. The Bulgari necklace is a stunner though.
Chase Infiniti in Louis Vuitton

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Rising star Chase Infiniti isn’t messing around. Seizing the moment to make the biggest impact possible, she pulled out all the stops in this sculptural Louis Vuitton gown paired with lashings of De Beers diamonds. The silhouette is a little Morticia Addams but it’s a fresh take on the legion of black dresses that graced the Golden Globes red carpet and one of the more memorable looks of the evening.
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