The 78th Emmy Awards red carpet was a study in old-Hollywood glamour meets modern polish — sculptural gowns, heirloom jewels, and beauty looks that leaned soft and luminous rather than heavily done. Rhea Seehorn took home Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus in a custom Louis Vuitton gown by Nicolas Ghesquière, while Jean Smart made Emmy history with her fifth consecutive win for Hacks, tying the all-time record — a feat Allison Janney matched the same night for The Diplomat. Host Mariska Hargitay, hosting for the first time, opened the night in a custom liquid-sequin gown by Monse. Below, a closer look at the women who defined the night’s best dressed.
beauty by Chanel Beauty
beauty by MAC Cosmetics
by Nicolas Ghesquière
beauty by Milk Makeup
Images courtesy of Getty Images, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada.
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