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 That variety infused the fashion, making this
year's red carpet one of the more eclectic in recent memory.
Looks ranged from gowns in vibrant primary colors to more
bohemian looks in glistening metallic hues, chosen from among
the world's most famous designers and lesser-known talent.
The tuxedo also found a creative outlet on several men and
women.
"The diversity is amazing," said Joyann King, executive editor
of Harper's Bazaar.com "I love to see all the skin colors and
shapes and sizes. It feels like we've come so far from the blond
Barbie."
This season's carpet, King said, was "more variety, a range of
ages in the woman walking the carpet, and a range of body
shapes. It really feels like a celebration."
That meant "Orange is the New Black"'s Laverne Cox poured into a
liquid silver gown, Lily Tomlin sported a classic black suit,
and Priyanka Chopra wore a form-fitting white gown embossed with
silver.
The California sun emerged just before the red carpet opened for
television's top honors, making the metallics sparkle and the
looks in vibrant emerald, daffodil and scarlet pop.
"This felt magical, fairy-like" said Zoe Kravitz ("Big Little
Lies") of her Dior gown decorated with rainbow-colored ribbons,
while Tessa Thompson opted for multi-colored pleated halter
dress by New York designer Rosie Assoulin.
Donald Glover wore a purple tuxedo, while Anthony Anderson
("black-ish") sported an Armani white tuxedo jacket. His co-star
Tracee Ellis Ross opted for silver sequins and a feather hem
from Chanel.
"The feathers were dipped, the crystals were sewn," said the
nominee, extolling the work involved in the couture gown.
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Crimson was the choice for a bevy of actresses, including Nicole
Kidman, Heidi Klum, and Edie Falco, as well as Yvonne Strahovski
("The Handmaid's Tale"), and presenter Issa Rae in a one-shoulder
Vera Wang.
Comedian Samantha Bee wore emerald satin and Angela Sarafyan ("Westworld")
sported a bright, sunny yellow gown by designer Elizabeth Kennedy.
Sofia Vergara ("Modern Family") wore a vampy white strapless gown
from Los Angeles designer Mark Zunino, cooling herself with a little
fan attached to an iPhone, as Felicity Huffman from "American Crime"
entertained photographers, flipping around the long train on her
blue lace dress.
Metallic silver was the choice for a host of stars, including the
actresses Uzo Aduba ("Orange is the New Black") and Anna Chlumsky ("Veep").
"I wanted something in the precious metal,
could-be-mined-from-the-earth vein," exclaimed Chlumsky of her
Sachin & Babi gown.
Of course, elegant black is always a red carpet classic, and was the
Emmys choice of Susan Sarandon and Judith Light.
"I'm playing dress-up," said presenter Rachel Bloom, who purchased
her black Gucci lace dress herself. "I can re-sell it!"
(Editing by Mary Milliken)
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