Emmys 2025 fashion: showstopping style and unforgettable celebrity looks from TV’s biggest night
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards delivered not only a celebration of television’s brightest talent but also a red carpet bursting with personality, risk and glamour: Jenna Ortega turned heads in a sculptural silhouette, Lisa of Blackpink brought global pop-star edge in romantic pink and Pedro Pascal redefined menswear with effortless cool.
From avant-garde drama to classic sparkle, the Emmys 2025 red carpet proved once again that fashion is as much a performance as the awards themselves. Here are the night’s standout looks, each one a reflection of the confidence and artistry that defined TV’s biggest night.
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Jenna Ortega: avant-garde wearable sculpture
Jenna Ortega channelled Isabella Rossellini’s iconic look in ‘Death Becomes Her’ for the Emmys 2025 ceremony. (Photo: John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images)
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega transformed the red carpet into an art gallery with her museum-worthy ensemble. The Givenchy creation, which recalled Isabella Rossellini’s iconic look inDeath Becomes Her, featured a sleek black column skirt with thigh-high slit, topped with a sheer bodice adorned with an intricate bib of oversized jewels, pearls and metallic hardware. On Ortega, fashion became visually stunning wearable art.
Lisa: romantic fairytale fantasy
Lisa created pure magic in a pink gown with a sculptural off-the-shoulder neckline. (Photo: Maya Dehlin Spach / WireImage / Getty Images)
On the Emmys 2025 red carpet, Blackpink’s Lisa created pure magic in her ethereal pink masterpiece featuring a sculptural off-the-shoulder neckline. The dress’s structured hip gave way to a dramatic high-low hem and flowing train that moved beautifully. Accented by a Bulgari Serpenti necklace, the gown’s soft pink hue and voluminous construction conjured the magic of a modern fairytale.
Pedro Pascal: effortless red carpet cool
Pedro Pascal subverts traditional menswear in his all-white ensemble. (Photo: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images)
Nominated for his role inThe Last of Us, Pedro Pascal reimagines red carpet dressing with his chic all-white Celine ensemble featuring a perfectly tailored double-breasted jacket and trousers. The genius was in the styling—no tie, open collar, white trainers and sunglasses transformed traditional formalwear. His confident, laid-back energy showed that breaking conventions creates memorable fashion moments.
Selena Gomez: timeless glamour perfection
Selena Gomez channelled old Hollywood glamour in a red gown by Louis Vuitton. (Photo: Gilbert Flores / Variety / Getty Images)
Selena Gomez channelled pure old Hollywood glamour in her show-stopping fire-engine red gown by Louis Vuitton. The custom dress’s most captivating feature was its asymmetrical high-neck collar, creating dramatic architectural lines while cascading into an elegant train. The actor shows that sometimes the most powerful statements are rooted in simplicity.
Scarlett Johansson: understated goddess energy
Scarlett Johansson’s minimalist approach celebrated the power of restraint. (Photo: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images)
For the Emmys 2025 ceremony, Scarlett Johansson proved that sometimes less truly is more with her perfectly executed soft yellow strapless column gown by Prada. The dress featured delicate all-over ruching that created beautiful texture while maintaining clean, uncluttered lines. Her minimalist approach celebrated the power of restraint and perfect execution, allowing her natural beauty to shine through.
Catherine Zeta-Jones: silver screen siren
Catherine Zeta-Jones channelled classic elegance in a black strapless gown. (Photo: Kevin Mazur /Getty Images)
Fresh off her triumphant run in Wednesday, Catherine Zeta-Jones channelled classic Hollywood elegance in her black strapless gown featuring an intricate corset bodice. Delicate sheer panels, precise boning and elaborate floral lacework showcased exceptional craftsmanship. The sleek column skirt created perfect balance, proving that sophisticated design never goes out of style.
Seth Rogen: sophisticated taste transcends trends
Seth Rogen demonstrated a masterful understanding of colour and texture in his Etro ensemble. (Photo: Gilbert Flores / Getty Images)
Seth Rogen, winner of Lead Actor in a Comedy for The Studio, demonstrated a masterful understanding of colour and texture in a rich brown velvet double-breasted tuxedo by Etro. The luxurious velvet was beautifully offset by lighter cognac-toned satin lapels, creating visual depth. A perfectly tied bow tie completed the ensemble that stepped away from predictable formalwear.
Chloe Sevigny: fashion-forward rebel
Chloe Sevigny embraced dark romanticism in a Saint Laurent gown. (Photo by Gilbert Flores / Variety / Getty Images)
Chloe Sevigny embraced dark romanticism in her stunning black velvet Saint Laurent gown that balanced edgy elements with elegance. Voluminous off-the-shoulder puff sleeves created dramatic silhouettes, while the halter neckline featured cross-shaped embellishments. A thigh-high slit added allure to this historically-inspired creation that challenged conventional expectations.
Anna Sawai: understated luxury
Anna Sawai shows how considered design choices create maximum impact. (Photo: Maya Dehlin Spach /WireImage / Getty Images)
In her floor-length black gown, Anna Sawai proved that true elegance lies in thoughtful details. The Armani Privé dress featured a one-shoulder neckline anchored by a single, dramatically structured puff sleeve, creating an asymmetrical balance. Subtle crystal embellishments caught the light perfectly, demonstrating how considered design choices create maximum impact on the Emmys 2025 red carpet.
Cate Blanchett: commanding architectural fashion
Cate Blanchett projected authority through impeccable tailoring. (Photo: Kevin Mazur /Getty Images)
Cate Blanchett arrived as pure fashion architecture in her black velvet jumpsuit featuring razor-sharp structured shoulders. A daringly deep plunging neckline was filled with glittering silver beading, while waist cut-outs and wide-leg trousers completed the Armani Privé statement. Every line projected authority through impeccable tailoring.
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