2026 Emmys Spotlight 15 Style Details as Zendaya, Kidman and Gomez Lead Red Carpet
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Updated · BuzzFeed · Sep 15
2026 Emmys Spotlight 15 Style Details as Zendaya, Kidman and Gomez Lead Red Carpet
3 articles · Updated · BuzzFeed · Sep 15
Summary
Fifteen fashion and beauty details emerged from the 78th Primetime Emmys, shifting attention from the winners to standout craftsmanship and styling choices across the red carpet.
Nicole Kidman returned after a 9-year Emmys hiatus in an off-the-shoulder white Chanel dress trimmed with 46 flowers, while Sarah Pidgeon’s custom lilac Chanel gown took 251 hours to create.
Chase Infiniti’s Louis Vuitton mermaid gown carried the night’s biggest production figure — 14,000 hours and 10,000 copper PVC studs — as Ayo Edebiri’s Chanel look added a floor-length vermillion bow built in 163 hours.
Zendaya’s beauty look drew Halle Berry and late-1990s inspiration, paired with a crystal Prada gown, while Selena Gomez’s gold Louis Vuitton dress aimed for “goddess energy” through lightweight geometric metalwork.
The style roundup also highlighted personal references on the carpet, including Colman Domingo’s four-seasons Valentino concept and host Mariska Hargitay’s ruby Monse tribute to her mother Jayne Mansfield.