(CNN) – Red carpet season is underway, and some of the biggest names in television turned out at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 76th Annual Emmy Awards.
The Emmys, which are returning to their usual September date (after strikes by actors and writers pushed last year’s ceremony back to mid-January), often provide a preview of which shows will later triumph at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. They also often predict which eveningwear trends will reign in Hollywood in the coming months.
The evening’s red carpet was relatively subdued, with many attendees opting for dark, floor-length gowns and classic silhouettes. There were plenty of playful touches among the sleek black outfits, though, from the subtle gold detailing on Laverne Cox’s vintage Alexander McQueen look to the sparkling pavé neckline on Selena Gomez’s Ralph Lauren halter dress.
However, some of the best moments of the evening came in a lighter shade: pink. Meryl Streep wore a pantsuit and bow blouse, while Hannah Einbinder wore a Louis Vuitton dress made of tulle and crepe. Eiza González and Aja Naomi King, in Tamara Ralph and Giambattista Valli respectively, also took to the trend.
Other attendees played with eye-catching materials, including “The Bear” actress Ayo Edebiri, who dazzled in a mosaic-like sequined Bottega gown, and Quinta Bruson, whose strapless Georges Chakra couture mermaid gown looked almost liquid. Kristen Wiig (in Oscar de la Renta) and Gillian Anderson (in Emilia Wickstead) were among those who wowed in silver metallic dresses.
As for menswear, many attendees eschewed traditional black tie in favor of something more extravagant. “Abbott Elementary” star Chris Perfetti wowed in a theatrical ruffled shirt from Christian Siriano’s Spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, and “Fallout 2” star Aaron Moten arrived in a red Kenzo suit with a Nehru collar. “The Traitors” actor Alan Cumming and fellow Scot Richard Gadd, creator of “Baby Reindeer,” both sported plaid kilts, the former’s plaid cummerbund peeking out of his cream Teddy von Ranson jacket and acting as a scarf.
Even those men who opted for more conventional tailoring incorporated playful touches, from host Dan Levy’s sculptural Loewe neckline to the silky unbuttoned shirt on Jonathan Bailey’s Giorgio Armani suit.
Check out some of the best looks from the red carpet below.
