Elle Fanning wore a shimmering gold Ralph Lauren Fall 2003 gown with Cartier rings at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica 2026.
Mckenna Grace wore a cream gown with black accents around the neckline and waist at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica 2026.
Santa Monica, January 4th. The carpet lined with logos — FIJI, milagro, Critics Choice Awards stamped across the backdrop. Mckenna Grace stepped into that frame in a gown that balanced softness with sharp detail.
Cream fabric, floor‑length, formal. The neckline edged in black, waist cinched with the same accent. Sleeveless cut kept the look clean, direct. The dress didn’t chase shimmer or sequins, it leaned on contrast — pale against dark, fabric against trim. Shoes hidden, jewelry not obvious. The focus stayed on silhouette and tone.
It felt deliberate. A gown that didn’t need excess. Just color play, structure, and presence. The critic’s note: Grace’s choice was pared down but effective. A dress that relied on restraint, not embellishment, to carry the moment.
Chase Sui Wonders wore a red halter‑neck Miu Miu custom gown with styled hair at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica 2026.
Santa Monica, January 4th. The carpet lined with logos — FIJI, milagro, Critics Choice Awards stamped across the backdrop. Chase Sui Wonders stepped into that frame in a gown that didn’t need embellishment.
Red. Halter‑neck. Long, flowing. The neckline cut sharp, shoulders bare, hair styled to keep the focus on the dress. The fabric carried its own shine, not sequins, not glitter, just the natural sheen of the material. The silhouette was clean, direct, almost severe in its simplicity.
