Emmys fashion: white-hot, glamorous and political
Under a bright California sun, Tinseltown's A-listers sparkled on the
Emmys red carpet on Monday in sultry satin dresses, eye-catching beaded
gowns -- and even a few pairs of sneakers -- as they gathered to honor
the best in television.
From white-hot frocks to sexy pantsuits to sartorial statements that
were political too, the following is a look at the styles and trends
making waves at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles:
- White Hot -
Once upon a time, US fashion mavens said wearing white after Labor Day in early September was a definite no-no.
But on a summery afternoon in the City of Angels, with the mercury
hitting 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius), white gowns were white-hot.
Claire Foy, the Emmy winner for best actress in a drama for her
portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Crown," looked polished in a
strapless Calvin Klein gown with a giant bow in the back.
Actress Scarlett Johansson, the girlfriend of Emmys host Colin Jost,
wore a sizzling, sculptural strapless Balmain gown with a plunging V
neckline and a daring slit.
Kristen Bell, star of NBC comedy "The Good Place," looked elegant in a
long-sleeve, form-fitting Solace London white column dress, her hair
pulled back in a classic bun.
For the guys, "This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia -- minus the mustache
his character Jack Pearson is known for -- and "Atlanta" star Lakeith
Stanfield went with old-school white dinner jackets.
And RuPaul -- already a winner for best reality show host for "RuPaul's
Drag Race" -- rocked a killer double-breasted Calvin Klein white suit
with the Statue of Liberty emblazoned in a black pattern on the jacket.
- Women wear the trousers -
During the last awards season, "Westworld" star Evan Rachel Wood wore trouser suits to every event to make a statement.
At the Emmys, Wood did the same, and her fellow actresses followed her example.
Issa Rae, the creator and star of HBO comedy "Insecure," looked regal in
a crystal-beaded gauzy pale blue Vera Wang gown, which opened to reveal
pants underneath.
Tatiana Maslany, who is nominated for lead actress in a drama for "Black
Orphan," wore a daring Christian Siriano ensemble, with a chartreuse
one-shoulder top and black pants.
And "Saturday Night Live" star Leslie Jones -- an Emmy nominee and
presenter -- slayed in an iridescent pink and blue suit, also from
Siriano.
- The future's so bright... -
In Los Angeles, sunglasses are de rigueur, so it's no surprise they were the must-have red carpet accessory.
"This Is Us" star Sterling K Brown was the epitome of cool in a traditional Dolce and Gabbana tuxedo and dark sunglasses.
Brian Tyree Henry, a nominee for best supporting actor in a comedy for
"Atlanta," paired mirrored blue round glasses with his snappy orange
chevron-patterned jacket.
- Making a (political) fashion statement -
Hollywood red carpets have been criticized in recent years for turning
into vapid affairs, especially in the wake of the Time's Up and #MeToo
movements.
At the Emmys, the stars were asked deeper questions -- but some didn't need to be asked.
Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis, who stars on ABC's nominated comedy "black-ish," let the clothes do the talking.
She wore a custom Nike sweater with a sparkling swoosh in support of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
"I am wearing Nike to applaud them for supporting Colin Kaepernick and
his protest against racial injustice and police brutality," she told
Hollywood news outlet Variety.
Kaepernick, who was effectively blacklisted by the National Football
League after kneeling during the US national anthem in 2016 in
solidarity with the "Black Lives Matter" movement, is featured in Nike's
latest ad campaign.
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