The Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion Wasn’t Playing Safe – Here’s Who Nailed It (and Who Didn’t)

From couture triumphs to divisive fashion risks, this year’s Golden Globes red carpet fashion delivered glamour with attitude. Irene Steele breaks down the standout looks, the missteps and what it all means for awards-season style.

On Sunday night the 83rd Golden Globe Awards delivered not only impressive wins and memorable speeches, but also red-carpet fashion moments that had everyone buzzing.

Each year, the Golden Globes doesn’t only kick off awards season…it sets the fashion narrative. From classic elegance in black and silver to bold fashion risks, this year’s style offerings were as diverse as they were eye catching and exactly what you would expect from the Hollywood set and fashion houses.

The overall vibe was electric. Stars leaned into bold colours and sleek silhouettes while paying homage to timeless Hollywood glamour – and with the Oscars just two months away, this year’s Golden Globes didn’t disappoint.

🖤 Black, But Make It Bold

Black dresses dominated the red carpet in a way that felt purposeful rather than predictable. Stars like Ariana Grande and Jenna Ortega turned in dramatic black looks - Grande in a voluminous ball gown and Ortega in a gothic-inspired silhouette – each adding individuality to the classic hue. It was a statement that classic elegance can still feel fresh, and that an embrace of black doesn’t have to mean playing it safe.

🏆The Best Dressed List

Emily Blunt

There are certain actresses who, when it comes to red carpet fashion, never fail. One for me, is Emily Blunt. She just always gets it right, in fact, her stylist deserves a pay rise. She is up there as one of my best-dressed and brought a sophisticated, modern edge to the red carpet in a custom Louis Vuitton white creation with an asymmetric high neckline and sleek lines that balanced classic elegance with

contemporary poise. Her polished updo and understated diamond accessories

completed a refined yet commanding look.

Selena Gomez

One of the most talked about fashion moments of the night belonged to Selena Gomez, whose custom Chanel gown perfectly balanced old Hollywood glamour with modern couture flair. The black velvet bustier dress was crafted by Chanel’s Artistic Director, Matthieu Blazy and took an astonishing 323 hours to complete in the Chanel atelier, involving nearly 200 hand-crafted floral elements made from feathers, organza and silk chiffon.

Priyanka Chopra-Jonas

Staying on my best-dressed list, I’d like to personally give an award to Priyanka Chopra Jonas who brought refined, old-Hollywood glamour to the Golden Globes carpet in a strapless navy-blue custom Dior haute couture gown designed by Jonathan Anderson. The navy hue and sculpted bodice paired with a dramatic, tiered skirt added effortless movement and visual interest, striking the perfect balance of classic sophistication and modern couture.

🚫 Not Quite Red-Carpet Ready

Of course, no red carpet is without mentioning a few not-so-well-dressed

moments.

One of the night’s most talked-about looks came from Jennifer Lopez, whose vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer sheer nude-illusion gown sparked mixed reviews – many fashion fans felt it leaned more towards a stage spectacle rather than red carpet refinement, placing it on several worst-dressed lists.

Adding to the conversation, Jennifer Lawrence also appeared on some critics’ worst-dressed roundups due to her daring sheer floral Givenchy gown. I must admit, I admire her confidence and risk-taking but overall, the design didn’t quite fit with the evening’s overall aesthetic.

✨ Final Verdict

Ultimately this year’s Golden Globes red carpet fashion felt like a masterclass in personality with a side of pizzazz. From jaw-dropping couture to cheeky nods and unexpected twists, stars weren’t just wearing gowns - they were making statements, taking risks and having a little fun while they did it.

Classic Hollywood glamour rubbed shoulders with sheer, glittering bravado, jewel tones danced next to minimalist whites and bold silhouettes strutted alongside sculptural stunners. Awards-season fashion it seems, is officially embracing confidence, creativity and a wink of mischief and honestly, we can’t wait to see who dares next.

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Irene Steele is a fashion and lifestyle writer for Raemona, known for her sharp eye on red-carpet style, celebrity fashion and modern glamour. She covers trends, designer moments and the style stories everyone’s talking about.