Awards season has officially entered the chat. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards marked the first major stop on Hollywood’s most glamorous tour, and before a single trophy was handed out, all eyes were firmly fixed on the red carpet.
While anticipation buzzed around whether buzzy titles like Sinners, Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, The Pitt, The Bear, and Severance would score big, fashion lovers had a different priority: who understood the assignment. The Golden Globes red carpet—always a bellwether for the season ahead delivered drama, polish, and personality in equal measure.
From sleek black gowns with unexpected twists to jewel-toned silhouettes, experimental tailoring, and statement-making accessories, the night proved that stars are leaning into fashion as storytelling. We kept a close watch for the full KPop Demon Hunters crew, a few internet-favorite leading men (yes, Heated Rivalry fans—we see you), and standout nominees like JessieBuckley, ArianaGrande, and Noah Wyle as they stepped into the spotlight.
Beyond pure glamour, the carpet also carried meaning. Political pins, symbolic color choices, and intentional styling moments made appearances from fashion-forward risk-takers including Selena Gomez, EmmaStone, and ColmanDomingo, reminding us that red carpet style can still make a statement without saying a word.
Ahead, we’re breaking down our favorite 2026 Golden Globes red carpet looks from classic elegance to bold experimentation that set the tone for an awards season already brimming with fashion promise.
Love Island star Olandria wearing Christian Siriano Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesSelena Gomez wearing custom Chanel. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Golden Globes nominee Teyana Taylor wearing custom Schiaparelli. Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesRyan Destiny wearing Balenciaga. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesGolden Globes nominee Kate Hudson wearing vintage Giorgio Armani Privé. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesAbbott Elementary actor Chris Perfetti wearing Christian Cowan. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesColman Domingo wearing custom Valentino. Frederic J. Brown/Getty ImagesSinger Laufey wearing Balenciaga. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Actress Chase Sui Wonders wearing custom Balenciaga. John Shearer/Getty Images.Golden Globes nominee Elle Fanning wearing Gucci. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesSinger Omar Apollo wearing custom Maison Valentino. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesActor and Golden Globes presenter Hudson Williams wearing Giorgio Armani. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesActress and Golden Globes presenter Mary Beth Barone wearing Todd Oldham. Monica Schipper/Getty Images.Singer and actress Lisa wearing Jacquemus. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.Sinners actress Li Jun Li wearing Giambattista Valli. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesSabrina Elba wearing archival Guy Laroche. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesActress Sheryl Lee Ralph wearing custom Manolo Blahnik. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.Media personality Haley Baylee wearing Marc Bouwer. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesGolden Globes nominee Ariana Grande wearing Vivienne Westwood. Matt Winkelmeye/Getty Images.KPop Demon Hunters singer Rei Ami wearing Valdrin Sahiti. Monica Schipper/Getty Images.Actress Chase Sui Wonders wearing custom Balenciaga. John Shearer/Getty Images.Actress Zoey Deutch wearing Prada. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesActress Mia Goth wearing Dior. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesZoë Kravitz wearing Saint Laurent. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images