Television's biggest night saw a dazzling display of fashion on the Emmys 2026 red carpet, with stars embracing a spectrum of styles from classic black to vibrant crimson. Host Mariska Hargitay captured significant attention with a custom crimson sequined Monse gown, inspired by a look her mother, Jayne Mansfield, wore in the 1956 film "The Girl Can’t Help It."
Among the standout ensembles were those in classic black, including looks from Louisa Jacobson, Grace Gummer, and Hannah Einbinder.
On the brighter side, Joy Sunday of "DTF St. Louis" impressed in a draped ivory Dior creation. Her co-star Linda Cardellini sported a Yara Shoemaker Couture column dress adorned with mother-of-pearl squares.
Color played a prominent role, with "Beef" star Cailee Spaeny opting for an elegant Miu Miu ensemble complemented by a red lip. Ayo Edebiri wore a blue Chanel dress accented with a bold vermillion bow.
Other notable attendees and their fashion choices included:
Zendaya in Prada, Mikimoto jewelry, and a Rolex watch.
Mariska Hargitay in Monse and Pomellato jewelry.
Selena Gomez in Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Joy Sunday in Dior and Boucheron jewelry.
Ayo Edebiri in Chanel and Mikimoto jewelry.
Cailee Spaeny in Miu Miu.
Elle Fanning in Ralph Lauren Collection and Cartier jewelry.
Louisa Jacobson in Tom Ford and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Colman Domingo in Valentino and Boucheron jewelry.
Linda Cardellini in Yara Shoemaker Couture.
Florence Pugh in Vivienne Westwood and Bulgari jewelry.
Grace Gummer in Dior and Boucheron jewelry.
Hannah Einbinder in Calvin Klein Collection.
