From fuzzy textures to glitzy embellishments,&nbsp;L'OFFICIEL breaks down the top trends our favorite celebrities are championing this awards season.

With the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/2026-critics-choice-awards-red-carpet-looks-celebrities-actors-models-dresses-suits-winners-nominees" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Critics Choice Awards</a> kicking off the 2026 awards season bright and early on Jan. 4, we&rsquo;re officially entering a time of star-studded glitz. With a packed lineup that concludes with the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/2026-oscar-nominations-predictions-sinners-one-battle-after-another-wicked-academy-awards-date-host" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2026 Oscars</a> ceremony on Sunday, March 15, this year&rsquo;s busy red carpet calendar has us stocking up on copious amounts of microwave popcorn to make it through the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/celebrities-red-carpet-grammys-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grammys</a>, BAFTAs, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-dressed-celebrities-tony-awards-2025-red-carpet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tonys</a>, VMAs, and the many award nights still to come in the months ahead.
While glamour is the one thing we can always count on during this busy period, cinephiles and celebrity lovers alike are manifesting a healthy dose of excitement&mdash;and, why not, a little drama. Beyond seeing our favorite celebrities mingling and exchanging glances in the same room, we&rsquo;re eager to (hopefully) watch them embrace daring fashion choices on the red carpet. Plus, after a season of nonstop <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/fashion-designer-debuts-open-roles-rebrands-celine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fashion debuts</a>, the revolving door of designers is set to make its mark on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/best-classic-films-to-watch-old-hollywood-marilyn-monroe-audrey-hepburn-ingrid-bergman-clark-gable-cary-grant-movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hollywood</a>, revealing which brand ambassadors and &ldquo;friends of the house&rdquo; will stay&mdash;and who will quietly step aside.
So get comfortable, grab your snacks, and sharpen your fashion eye as we break down the key fashion trends celebrities are embracing across the season&rsquo;s most glamorous nights.&nbsp;

Dazzling Silvers

Elle Fanning in Gucci and Cartier jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Kate Hudson in custom Armani Privé at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Odessa A'zion wearing custom Ott Dubai at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026. Getty Images.

Natasha Lyonne in Valentino

Renate Reinsve in custom Louis Vuitton and Boucheron jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Amelia Gray in custom Swarovski at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Chase Infiniti in custom Louis Vuitton at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

While metallic hues can practically be considered red carpet neutrals at this point, silver emerged as one of the main shades chosen by celebrities this season. From Elle Fanning's feminine Gucci gown at the Golden Globes to Odessa A'zion's striking Ott Dubai batwing dress drenched in silver sequins at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, our favorite stars didn't fail to shine bright on the red carpet.&nbsp;

Feathered Touches

Teyana Taylor wearing Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026. Getty Images.

Charli XCX in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Odessa A'zion in Custom Pandora jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Selena Gomez in Chanel at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Definitely not a trend we expected to spot on the red carpet, fuzzy textures and feathered details have made it out of the runways and into the Hollywood spotlight, making multiple striking appearances throughout the 2026 awards season. In the shape of sculptural bodices&mdash;as seen on Charli XCX&mdash;or cascading down tailored sets&mdash;&agrave; la Teyana Taylor&mdash;brands like Saint Laurent and Chanel have truly taken flight on this year's red carpets.

Straight Necklines

Ayo Edebiri at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Chase Sui Wonders in Tiffany & Co. jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Maura Higgins in Marmar Halim at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Leighton Meester in Miu Miu and Kendra Scott jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Brittany Snow at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Minnie Driver in Sabina Bilenko Couture at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Tessa Thompson in Balenciaga at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Leslie Mann in Balenciaga at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Mila Kunis in Carolina Herrera at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Portraying elegance and sophistication, straight necklines have emerged as a celebrity favorite this 2026 awards season. In the shape of off-the-shoulder black gowns, as worn by Ayo Edebiri and Maura Higgins, or in strapless bedazzled designs like Leighton Meester's Miu Miu and Tessa Thompson's Balenciaga, stars proved that an elegant straight neckline is always a winning choice.

Life in Black &amp; White

Jessie Buckley wearing Dior and Boucheron jewelry at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026. Getty Images.

Zoey Deutch in Prada

Amy Poehler at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Hannah Einbinder wearing custom Louis Vuitton at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026. Getty Images.

Mckenna Grace wearing archival Vera Wang and Chopard jewelry at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026. Getty Images.

Michelle Randolph at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026. Getty Images.

Audrey Nuna at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Two of fashion's most timeless and elegant hues, combined. When it comes to black-and-white gowns, celebrities know they can't go wrong. A pairing that never fails, brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, and Dior continue to bet on this classic color combination for the glitziest nights of the year.

Goth Energy

Jenna Ortega in Dilara Findikoglu at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Miley Cyrus in Tiffany & Co. jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Lisa at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

While it's no longer a surprise to see Jenna Ortega channeling peak Wednesday energy on the red carpet, several celebrities followed suit, leaning into goth-inspired vibes for the 2026 awards season. From Lisa opting for a sheer Jacquemus gown to Audrey Nuna accessorizing her Thom Browne gown with a netted veil, black ensembles emerged as a celebrity-favorite for making a courageous statement on the red carpet.

Brooch Mania

Colman Domingo in custom Valentino at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Chris Perfetti in Christian Cowan at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Orlando Bloom in Berluti at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Jeremy Allen White in Louis Vuitton at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Gabriel Leone in Louis Vuitton at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Dwayne Johnson in Ralph Lauren and Chopard jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Connor Storrie in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Michael B. Jordan in Prada at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Gaining undeniable momentum over the past few years, brooches have become a recurring staple in men's red carpet looks. While subtle embellishments&mdash;such as Dwayne Johnson's Chopard pin or Connor Storrie's Tiffany &amp; Co. Bird on a Rock brooch&mdash;are hardly a surprise on the red carpet anymore, this season marks a shift toward maximalism. Men&rsquo;s red carpet accessorizing seems to be entering a bold new era, as seen in Colman Domingo's cascading Boucheron design and Chris Perfetti's silver rose embellishment by Christian Cowan at the 2026 Golden Globes.

Deep Vs

Rose Byrne in Chanel at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Jennifer Lawrence in custom Givenchy at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Hannah Einbinder in Valentino at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Julia Roberts in Giorgio Armani Privé at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Erin Doherty in custom Louis Vuitton at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Lori Harvey in Roberto Cavalli at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in Loewe at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Channeling Gatsby-approved energy&mdash;perfect for bringing glitz and drama to the celebrity-filled soir&eacute;es&mdash;plunging V-shaped necklines are steadily taking over the red carpet. From Rose Byrne's emerald green Chanel gown, radiating striking elegance, to Jennifer Lawrence's barely-there Givenchy ensemble that stunned audiences, the V-neck has proven its range at the 2026 Golden Globes. For stars like Julia Roberts and Erin Doherty, this elongated neckline means sophistication and timeless allure.

Immaculate Whites

Emily Blunt in custom Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Quinta Brunson wearing Chloé and Brilliant Earth jewelry at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026. Getty Images.

Amanda Seyfried in Tiffany & Co. jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Mia Goth wearing Dior and Dior Fine Jewelry at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026. Getty Images.

Pamela Anderson in Ferragamo at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

Claire Danes in Gapstudio at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images.

With Pantone naming Cloud Dancer as its 2026 Color of the Year, it's no surprise that white gowns have dominated the red carpet this season. But what truly sets these pristine looks apart are their polished, clean cuts and minimalist silhouettes, resulting in impeccable ensembles that feel both modern and timeless. From Quinta Brunson's crisp white Chlo&eacute; suit at the Critics Choice Awards to Emily Blunt's architectural Louis Vuitton gown at the Golden Globes, these luminous hues channel Old Hollywood glamour through a contemporary lens.

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