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.
Emilia Jones wore a custom Thom Browne strapless black look with a Boucheron Lavalliere Diamants necklace at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards 2026.
Santa Monica, January 4th. The carpet lined with logos — FIJI, milagro, Critics Choice Awards stamped across the backdrop. Emilia Jones stepped into that frame in a look that felt sharp but pared down.
Black, strapless top. Long skirt trailing, clean lines, no fuss. The outfit didn’t chase shimmer or sequins, it leaned on structure. A statement necklace — Boucheron Lavalliere Diamants — sat heavy at the collarbone, pulling the eye upward. Jewelry became the punctuation, not the decoration.
The silhouette was direct. Fabric cut straight, no excess. Shoes hidden, hair styled simply, leaving the necklace and neckline to carry the moment. It read as Thom Browne’s custom work — restrained, architectural, but softened by the way she wore it.
The critic’s note: Jones’ choice leaned into minimalism. A look that didn’t need embellishment, instead relying on shape, necklace, and presence.
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.
