The prestigious film and television awards season officially kicked off in California, bringing together the top names of the entertainment industry on a single red carpet. The 2025 Emmy Awards was not just an evening celebrating the year’s best series, but also a true fashion parade, with every celebrity appearance scrutinized in detail. This year, coveted statuettes were contested by hits like ‘The Bear,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ and the much-discussed story of the Menendez brothers. Special attention from the Spanish audience was directed at Javier Bardem, who received his first Emmy nomination for his role in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix project. Although he did not win the top prize in his category, the series ‘Podrostkovy vozrast’ stood out as one of the evening’s winners, taking home the award for best miniseries.
However, the audience was just as interested in the celebrities’ style choices as in the names of the winners. The evening’s color palette was predictable yet no less striking: classic black and passionate red dominated the night. Most guests opted for tried-and-true elegance, but as often happens, there were some fashion missteps. Actress Megan Stalter, apparently mistaking the event for a shopping trip, showed up in plain jeans and a white T-shirt. Such an outfit, to put it mildly, puzzled many, given the scale of the occasion. Against this backdrop, the flawless appearances of Jenna Ortega, Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez, and the incomparable Cate Blanchett looked all the more impressive, setting a high bar for future ceremonies.
Cate Blanchett once again confirmed her status as a style icon by appearing in an elegant trouser ensemble from Armani Privé. The black tuxedo with a subtle shimmer highlighted her figure perfectly. ‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega opted for a creation by Sarah Burton for Givenchy, showcasing refined taste. Sarah Paulson wasn’t afraid to wear a dramatic silhouette by Marc Jacobs, which proved absolutely fitting for the formal occasion. Selena Gomez drew everyone’s attention in a scarlet Louis Vuitton dress, arriving arm-in-arm with her companion Benny Blanco.
Some celebrities chose to depart from the dominant color palette. Rita Ora was one of the few who preferred lighter hues, choosing a delicate vanilla-toned outfit from Miu Miu. British actress Aimee Lou Wood made her Emmy debut in a memorable Alexander McQueen dress in powder pink with crimson accents. The men kept up as well: Chilean actor Pedro Pascal traded in the standard black suit for a striking white double-breasted jacket. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney embraced simplicity, appearing in a satin red gown by Oscar de la Renta.
This year’s ceremony served as an excellent rehearsal for the biggest cinematic events of the year—the upcoming Oscars and, of course, the Spanish Goya Awards. Such occasions not only provide plenty of inspiration and successful style ideas to copy, but also clearly illustrate mistakes to avoid when choosing eveningwear. The fashion marathon is just beginning, and it promises to be exciting.
