At Disney’s Emmy soirée, Sarah Shahi channels cinematic seduction in a sculpted black gown—think Old Hollywood meets modern edge, with a whisper of rebellion.
There’s something arresting about the way Sarah Shahi enters a room—especially when that room is The Walt Disney Company’s Emmy Awards Celebration in Los Angeles. On September 14, 2025, she didn’t just attend; she authored a visual thesis on contemporary glamour.
Her look begins with a gown that evokes the drama of 1940s noir heroines, reimagined for the now. The fabric appears to be a matte black crepe, absorbing light rather than reflecting it—an intentional choice that amplifies the gown’s sculptural silhouette. The bodice is sharply contoured, with a plunging neckline that balances architectural precision with sensual ease. A thigh-high slit slices through the skirt, adding kinetic energy to an otherwise statuesque form.
Accessories are minimal but deliberate. Black strappy stilettos elongate her frame, while a single silver ring and understated earrings suggest restraint rather than excess. The clutch—if present—is tucked out of sight, allowing the dress to dominate the narrative.
Her pose is confident, almost confrontational: one leg forward, shoulders squared, gaze direct. The lighting casts subtle shadows across her figure, enhancing the gown’s dimensionality and her own commanding presence.
Hair is swept into a sleek, center-parted style that nods to Sharon Stone in Casino —controlled, glossy, and unapologetically powerful. Makeup follows suit: a bold red lip punctuates the monochrome palette, while smoky eyes and sculpted brows add intensity. It’s a look that doesn’t ask for attention—it demands it.
A tailored shimmer of pale pink sequins and cherry-smoke heels—Gwendoline Christie’s red carpet suit rewrites Emmy glamour with Haider Ackermann’s signature bravado.
There’s something arresting about sequins when they’re wielded with restraint—and Gwendoline Christie knows exactly how to weaponize that shimmer.
At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, Christie stepped onto the Peacock Theater’s red carpet in a made-to-measure Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford suit that defied the evening gown playbook. The pale pink sequins—soft, almost ethereal—caught the light with a whisper rather than a shout, coating the double-breasted jacket and straight-leg trousers in a gauzy sheen. The tailoring was precise: structured shoulders, classic lapels, and a silhouette that honored her statuesque frame without veering into costume.
Peeking beneath the hem, the cherry-smoke Tom Ford ankle-strap pumps added a moody counterpoint—like a smudge of charcoal on a pastel canvas. No jewelry, no bag, no distractions. Just the suit, the shoes, and the stance.
Christie’s pose was pure confidence: shoulders back, chin lifted, gaze direct. The backdrop—navy and gold with vertical bars—felt almost Art Deco, framing her like a modernist sculpture. Her slicked-back blonde hair and minimal eye makeup emphasized bone structure over embellishment, while the warm red lip tried (and nearly succeeded) to inject warmth into an otherwise icy palette.
But here’s the rub: the makeup’s pallor, intentionally ghostly, clashed with the softness of the pink. It was a bold choice—one that flirted with avant-garde but didn’t quite land. Coming just days after Tilda Swinton’s electric blue suit from the same designer, Christie’s look felt like a quieter sibling: cerebral, daring, but slightly off-kilter.
Still, the risk was the point. In a sea of gowns, Christie’s suit was a statement—one that nodded to Bowie, to Dietrich, to the kind of red carpet rebellion we rarely see anymore. And while the execution may have wobbled, the intent was crystal clear: this is a woman who dresses to provoke, not to please.
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Cristin Milioti channels a sculpted elegance with a striking scarlet gown that embodies a minimalist-meets-maximalist approach (and a newly minted Emmy for her trouble).
Cristin Milioti arrived at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards and delivered a masterclass in modern, yet timeless, red carpet style. Eschewing flashy embellishments for pure, architectural form, Milioti wore a Danielle Frankel gown in a brilliant, rich crimson. The fabric, which appears to be a sleek silk satin, held a subtle sheen that caught the light, emphasizing the gown’s intricate structure. The most captivating detail was the neckline: a sculptural, off-the-shoulder fold of fabric that created a dramatic, almost origami-like effect across her bust. This dynamic top half flowed into a sleek column silhouette that hugged her frame before culminating in a graceful, trailing train that pooled at her feet.
The simplicity of the dress was a deliberate choice that allowed the cut and color to speak volumes. With no need for heavy ornamentation, her accessories were a study in thoughtful understatement. Milioti wore simple stud earrings and a delicate, coordinating necklace that rested against her collarbone. The most prominent piece was her watch, a classic silver timepiece on her wrist. Her hair was styled with a simple, clean center part, hanging straight and sleek behind her shoulders, a perfect complement to the dress’s clean lines. Her makeup was equally minimal, focusing on a natural, glowing complexion and a subtle eye, ensuring the focus remained on her powerful, confident presence. The look as a whole felt like a nod to Old Hollywood’s streamlined glamour, but with a deconstructed, contemporary sensibility that is very much her own.
Is it possible to achieve sartorial drama with pure form? Cristin Milioti just answered that with a resounding yes, making it clear she’s one of the most exciting forces in celebrity fashion to watch right now.
