On Sunday, the 77th Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles under the shadow of heightened political violence in America. New security measures for the event posed the question of whether the red carpet might look different this time around.
The answer was not really. Though a few stars used the carpet as a political soapbox, it was mostly business as usual, with many plugging lighter fare like upcoming projects or details about their ensembles. There was plenty of traditional black-tie finery, but some dialed up the excitement in metallics or bright colors. A couple attendees sought attention by dressing down (in sleeveless tops and T-shirts), and a coterie of drag queens stood out by dressing like mimes and Michael Jackson (among other things).
Of all the fashion at the Emmys, these 15 looks were some of the most memorable.
Lisa: Most Bubble Tape!
The train of the Blackpink singer and “White Lotus” actress’s sweet Lever Couture ensemble brought to mind the chewing gum sold in six-foot-long strips.
Jenna Ortega: Most Bejeweled!
Wearing Givenchy by Sarah Burton, the “Wednesday” actress put her own spin on the phrase “dripping with jewels.”
Ruth Negga: Most Marbled Paper!
The print on the “Presumed Innocent” actress’s Prada dress somewhat recalled the colorful swirls of the opulent stationery.
Pedro Pascal and Gwendoline Christie: Most ‘Victor/Victoria’!
In complementary pale double-breasted suits, the actor, a star of “The Last of Us” (who wore Celine), and the “Severance” actress (wearing Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann) evoked the musical comedy’s his-and-hers wardrobes.
Carrie Coon: Most Tinkerbell!
Sporting a blond pixie cut and a fairylike Chanel dress, the “White Lotus” and “Gilded Age” actress seemed straight out of Neverland.
Noah Wyle: Most in Character!
Figs, a brand known best for its medical scrubs, made the tuxedo that the actor, a star of “The Pitt,” wore to the awards.
Sydney Sweeney Selena Gomez and Cristin Milioti: Most Red Necklines!
There were other red dresses at the Emmys, but the three actresses’ stood out in part for their distinctive necklines: heart-shaped for Ms. Sweeney (who wore Oscar de la Renta); high for Ms. Gomez, a star of “Only Murders in the Building” (who wore Louis Vuitton); and square for Ms. Milioti, a star of “The Penguin” (wearing Danielle Frankel).
Megan Stalter: Most Sticker Shock!
The actress, a star of “Hacks” and “Too Much,” has made a habit of turning herself into a billboard on red carpets: She has worn a Diet Coke corset and has carried a bedazzled Dunkin’ coffee cup. At the Emmys, she accessorized her Hanes T-shirt and Levi’s jeans with a bag that had a big sticker with “cease fire” written on it.
Jeff Hiller: Most Park Avenue Prince!
Dressed in a pink brocade Dear Tyler suit with pearl trim, the actor, a star of “Somebody Somewhere,” channeled the uniforms of uptown ladies who lunch.
Natasha Rothwell: Most Deep Space!
The “White Lotus” actress’s dramatic Ines Di Santo ball gown had the dark, sweeping vastness of the place beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Walton Goggins: Most Wedding Singer!
Wearing a white Louis Vuitton jacket, a half buttoned shirt and disheveled hair, the “White Lotus” actor looked as if he had been working the dance floor at a reception before he hit the carpet.
Parker Posey: Most Wedding Cake!
Details that made the “White Lotus” actress’s Valentino gown resemble newlyweds’ dessert included a layered skirt trimmed in icing-like lace.