Golden Globes: Monochrome, silver and Giorgio Armani reign supreme

Held each year in early January, the Golden Globes in Los Angeles present a unique challenge for red carpet fashion.

Arriving at the tail end of fashion season, it lands at a moment when designers’ most coveted autumn/winter pieces have already made their red-carpet rounds.

As a result, celebrities are often guided more by instinct than by trend, embracing spontaneity over formulaic dressing – creating a red carpet that is refreshingly authentic.

So far, the season has been defined by Marty Supreme orange, but this evening Emma Stone, 37, opted for a lighter take on the warm hue in a silk butter yellow two piece by Louis Vuitton.

But shimmering silver and all-black-everything reigned supreme at the 83rd Golden Globes, and Giorgio Armani – whose eponymous founder died last year – stood out as the red carpet favourite.

Like always, Selena Gomez channelled Old Hollywood with a custom Chanel black strapless column dress, pluming with over 200 flowers made from feathers, organza and silk that hung off her shoulders. The gown reportedly took 323 hours to make.

The 33-year-old, who was nominated for best supporting female actor for her role in Only Murders In The Building, finished the timeless look with a 1940s-style bob.

Julia Roberts, 58, also opted for black in a simple V-neck velvet gown by Giorgio Armani Prive. Roberts is nominated for best female actor for her role in After the Hunt.

Wicked’s Ariana Grande, 32, channelled more Elphaba than Glinda in an all-black asymmetric custom gown by Vivienne Westwood.

The star brought back her signature brunette hair with a slicked back high ponytail, disbanding from the blonde she’s been sporting since kicking off her role in Wicked.

Timothee Chalamet also opted for black in a casual blazer and waistcoat with silver button detailing. The 30-year-old is nominated for best male actor for his performance in Marty Supreme.

Emily Blunt, 42, wore a crisp white gown with a silver buttoned cape by Louis Vuitton. The star accessorised with dazzling silver jewellery and finished the look with a chic slick-backed bun.

Amanda Seyfried, 40,  also opted for all white in a strapless gown, complete with a sophisticated updo and matching shawl, very much leaning into Old Hollywood glamour, alongside Brittany Snow, 39, who wore a sleeveless white Danielle Frankel gown, accessorised with EFFY Jewellery.

Like Roberts, Kate Hudson stunned in a slinky silver custom Giorgio Armani Prive gown. The 46-year-old actor who is nominated for her role in Song Sung Blue finished the look with drop diamond earrings and a laid-back low bun.

Kristen Bell, 45, of the the TV hit Nobody Wants This, also wore a shimmering Giorgio Armani Prive gown, while her co-star Justine Lupe, 36, wore the same designer in a lighter, shimmering tiered peach dress. Lupe finished the look with boho beachy waves and minimal jewellery.

Elle Fanning, 27, followed suit in shimmer, wearing a dazzling lilac floral, figure-hugging Gucci dress, accessorised with an eye-catching Cartier necklace. Fanning is nominated for best supporting female actor for her role in the Norwegian film, Sentimental Value.

Of the dress, Fanning told AP, “I learnt that the national flower of Norway looks a lot like this – they’re lilac.”