Our Favorite 2026 Emmy looks

Lots of awards for one night, but it is time for the most important one: our favourite looks from the 2026 Emmys.

We are not here to show you the most popular looks of the night. Instead, we picked the ones that caught our attention for something a little more interesting, whether it was the silhouette, the styling, the proportions, or simply the particular world each outfit seemed to inhabit.

Starting with Ayo Edebiri.

One of the more striking looks of the night. The chiffon has an almost illustrated quality, with the delicate color combination creating an unexpectedly innocent effect. The exaggerated proportions push the look further into the territory of fashion illustration, where scale becomes part of the character.

An ethereal, dark-fantasy interpretation of the princess dress, built around generous ruffles and an abundance of romantic detailing. There is something almost theatrical about the combination, without losing the delicacy that makes the look work.

A convincing argument for the continued relevance of the all-black look. The feminine gothic quality comes through in the silhouette and detailing, giving the monochromatic palette enough dimension to avoid feeling reductive.

A raincoat seemingly caught between reality and illusion, with the vinyl surface and simulated droplets creating the impression that he has arrived directly from a downpour. There is something particularly fresh about the wet-weather reference on a red carpet. Our pick for best male look of the night.

A dress that appears to have wandered out of a Vienna Secession archive and onto the Emmy red carpet. Its ornate construction and decorative sensibility give it a distinctly historical quality, standing apart from the more contemporary eveningwear surrounding it.

Nicky Campbell looks like an extra from a poorly edited and badly lit music video. There is something distinctly late-'90s about the styling, with the combination of the outfit and harsh lighting producing an almost accidental music-video aesthetic.

Emma D’Arcy remains one of the clearest examples of how effective suiting can be when the proportions and fit are handled precisely. The androgynous silhouette is complemented by warm peach-toned cuffs, introducing just enough softness and color to disrupt the severity of the tailoring.

A perfectly fitted pastel teal dress that feels particularly attuned to the current summer palette. The color gives the silhouette a lightness, while the precise fit keeps the look polished without becoming overly formal.