After an incredibly busy and successful Golden Globes week, where fashion was front and center, the message was clear: minimalism and a new glamour ruled across two defining stages — the WWD Style Awards at the Regent Santa Monica on Friday and the 83rd Golden Globes red carpet at the Beverly Hills Hilton on Sunday night.
The Style Awards drew a fashion set ranging from Emily Blunt, Kristen Stewart, Cindy Crawford and Hailey Bieber to Cameron Diaz and George Clooney, as well as honorees Demi Moore and Pamela Anderson, while the Globes had one of the starriest red carpets in years drawing the likes of Julia Roberts, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Kirsten Dunst and scores more,.
Here, the top 10 best fashion moments of the week from a sea of fantastic fashion.
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Moore, honored as WWD’s Style Icon, set the tone at the Style Awards in a black sequin halter Gucci column gown, a classic and chic look thanks to her decade-long collaboration with stylist Brad Goreski. Speaking to WWD, Moore framed fashion as an extension of her work, noting that the red carpet allows her to play and express different versions of herself. “That’s part of the beauty of the red carpet,” she said. “It’s a place to tell stories.”
Clooney was another highlight at the Style Awards, accepting the Red Carpet Visionary Award on behalf of the late Giorgio Armani. He looked every bit old Hollywood in Emporio Armani, exuding timeless elegance and effortless cool as he paid tribute to the visionary designer who defined decades of red carpet style. “I’m very sad that [Giorgio Armani] can’t be here to see him being celebrated for this,” said Clooney, who also wore Armani on the red carpet at the Globes. “I wish he was here to see it but maybe he’s watching.”
Pamela Anderson’s return to blond delivered one of the week’s most talked-about beauty moments. Taking a page from Marilyn Monroe’s iconic hairstyle, she paired her platinum waves at the Style Awards with a stark black monochromatic look, channeling “Dressed to Kill” in a Toteme trenchcoat dress, finished off with dark Ferragamo sunglasses and pure cinematic drama. “I’m back to blond,” Anderson said, calling it her “happy place.” After peeling things back, she explained, she now feels ready to embrace a new chapter, a confidence reflected in the clarity of the look.
The Style Awards continued strong with Blunt in Carolina Herrera and Bieber in vintage Armani Privé from Giorgio Armani’s spring 2009 collection, reinforcing the enduring power of archival fashion here in Hollywood.
On the Golden Globes red carpet, minimalism took center stage, a clear reaction to the chaotic times we are living in. Best supporting actress award winner Teyana Taylor reinvented the modern leading lady black dress in a Schiaparelli design by Daniel Roseberry, evoking Rita Hayworth in “Gilda.” Speaking to WWD, Taylor emphasized the importance of direct collaboration. “With the big award shows, I’m going direct to designers myself,” she said. “It’s more personal. You get to really mold it the way you want it to be.”
Old Hollywood glamour continued with Robin Wright in a velvet and sheer Ralph Lauren gown inspired by the house’s 1940s archives. Reflecting on the look, Wright pointed to the strength of the silhouette and Ralph Lauren’s timeless vision, noting the importance of line and how a dress reads on camera.
In a sea of monochromatic whites, the night’s cloud dancers, Amanda Seyfried stood out in a masterfully draped strapless Atelier Versace gown that lifted the evening into fashion heaven.
Rising fashion force Chase Infiniti delivered one of the week’s most striking and risk-taking moments in a voluminous metallic and black Louis Vuitton creation. Crediting stylists Wayman and Micah, she emphasized trust and experimentation. “They really understand how much I like to experiment and play with clothes,” she said. “I absolutely love this dress.”
Tessa Thompson sustained the night’s secondary trend, metallics, in a one-of-a-kind green sequined Balenciaga gown, continuing her creative dialogue with Pierpaolo Piccioli. “I love fashion. I love getting dressed up,” Thompson said, describing the experience of working with designers and artisans as a true creative exchange.
Taken together, these moments confirmed the Golden Globes weekend’s position as the leading fashion capital of awards season, where minimalism met modern glamour and fashion storytelling remained front and center.
