Emmy Awards 2025 Red Carpet Best & Worst Celebrity Looks
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theatre in California on 14 September 2025, unfolded in a blaze of glitz and glamour. Yet while the awards themselves made headlines from Owen Cooper’s win to The Studio’s impressive haul of thirteen Emmys, it was the red-carpet looks that drew both praise and playful criticism.
The theme? A wild mix of bold colours, daring cuts, theatrical accessories and a few that left fans scratching their heads. Let’s have a look.
The Best Moments of Elegance and Audacious Beauty
Erin Doherty made a grand entrance in a teacup-shaped Louis Vuitton gown, a custom piece by Nicolas Ghesquière. It combined 3D-embellished silk mousseline, lurex, and handmade virgin wool felt, crafting a silhouette that was both sculptural and delicate.
Jenna Ortega turned heads (again) in a bejewelled top by Sarah Burton for Givenchy. The look was among the boldest, almost sheer and though some viewers called it one of the “most naked” dresses of the night, it was impossible to ignore its artistry and confident, risqué aesthetic.
Lisa from Blackpink delivered a breath of fresh air. Draped in an ethereal pink gown by Lever Couture (a German label), she seemed to balance glamour and restraint amid quite a few over-the-top outfits.
Britt Lower, known for her role in Severance, earned an honourable mention in a copper-silk Calvin Klein gown. The piece was elegant, functional, and even included a pocket proof that style need not sacrifice practicality.
The Worst / Most Debatable Fashion That Divided Opinion
Megan Stalter opted for a radically casual approach: a plain white T-shirt, blue jeans, and a handbag bearing the message “Cease Fire!” advocating for peace in Gaza. A political statement is commendable to many, though on the red carpet, it was jarring both for breaking the dress code and for its stark minimalism amid high drama.
Lucky Starzzz, the drag performer, embraced a rose-themed ensemble with exaggerated gloves and theatrical flair. Some applauded the showmanship; others found it went too far, raising questions about coherence and intention.
Mark Indelicato opted for a yellow plaid suit paired with a knit shirt. Bright, bold, and unapologetically loud, it drew both admiration and confusion: whether it was a fashion win or a misstep was hotly debated.
Gayle King appeared in vibrant orange, choosing the colour route in a big way. Her look stood out, but for some observers, it was a risk that might not have quite landed.
On the flip side, Kori King tried to evoke Michael Jackson in his outfit, but that homage didn’t seem to impress many.
Then there was Seth Rogen, who, along with his wife Lauren Miller Rogen, wore a velvet brown suit by Eltro. Comfortable and conventional, his look was labelled “uninspired” by some – it was safe, certainly, but lacked the show’s prevailing sense of adventure.
Overall Impressions
A few patterns emerged from the night:
- Primary colours and brightness were everywhere; many guests used bold tones to stand out in a sea of gowns and suits.
- Texture and structure mattered: gowns with sculptural shapes, 3D embellishments, and unconventional materials stole attention.
There was also a clear split between traditional red-carpet glamour versus self-expression and statement-making pieces. Some looks were meant to awe; others to provoke or make political points.
In conclusion, the Emmys 2025 red carpet was less about uniform elegance and more about extremes: the beautifully crafted, the daringly risqué, the theatrically bold, and the deliberately simple. It was a night where fashion dared to flirt with controversy as much as it did with grace.
