Nicole Brydon Bloom wore a sleeveless shimmering gown with thin straps at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica on January 4, 2026.

Santa Monica, January 4th. Black carpet, backdrop stamped with FIJI, milagro, Critics Choice Awards logos. Nicole Brydon Bloom stood there in a gown that felt steady, simple, almost stubborn in its shimmer.

Floor‑length, sleeveless, thin straps. Fabric catching light, metallic sheen running across the surface. The gown hung straight, no heavy embellishment, no sequins beyond the shimmer itself. Shoes hidden beneath the hem. Hair styled natural, loose. Jewelry not obvious, no clutch in hand.

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Salli Richardson wore a black strapless structured gown with cage like skirt at the 31st Critics Choice Awards 2026 in Santa Monica.

Salli Richardson arrives at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, stepping onto the red carpet in a look that feels both careful and a little daring. The dress is a black, strapless column that swells out into a rounded, almost bubble-like middle before dropping into a long, flared skirt. Narrow bands of glittering fabric run vertically over sheer black panels, so the whole gown reads like a cage built from tiny stars.

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Teyana Taylor wore a Saint Laurent Fall 2025 menswear look with a brown blazer, fur stole, striped tie, and thigh‑high boots at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica 2026.

Santa Monica, January 4th. Black carpet, backdrop stamped with FIJI, milagro, Critics Choice Awards logos. Teyana Taylor stood there in a look that felt blunt, layered, almost rebellious.

Brown blazer, tailored but softened by a black fur stole draped across. White shirt underneath, red and black striped tie cutting through the center. Black leather gloves, sharp, almost militant. And then the boots — thigh‑high, leather, heavy, carrying the outfit into something more forceful.

Accessories pared down but deliberate. Tiffany & Co. diamond studs, small glints against the fur. Sixteen Stone platinum ring, subtle but steady. Jewelry didn’t overwhelm, just flickered against the darker tones.