The Golden Globes is always the trendsetter of red carpet style – after all, every year it’s the first A-list awards ceremony off the rank. Expect to see these standout fashion and beauty trends re-emerge throughout 2016 – including at the TV WEEK Logies.
CAPED CRUSADER
As seen on…Jennifer Lopez, Regina King and Jada Pinkett Smith
Capes aren’t just for super heroes! One of the boldest fashion trends to surface at the 2016 Golden Globes was frocks with an in-built cape accessory. Jennifer Lopez led the way in a Giambattista Valli caped gown, which created a dramatic red carpet silhouette. This look was made for posing in front of the paparazzi!
BEYOND RED
As seen on… Rachel McAdams Sophia Bush and Emmy Rossum
Red lipstick and the red carpet have always been a match made in heaven. However this year’s take on the classic lip colour saw the stars veering away from true red in favour of a lighter pinkish hue. The ‘not-pink red’ was a favourite on the lips of Rachel McAdams, Sophia Bush and Emmy Rossum as it has dramatic impact albeit with a softened edge.
PRETTY POCKETS
As seen on… Amy Schumer, Gina Rodriguez and Jenna Dewan Tatum
Traditional full-skirted ball gowns were given a fresh update on the 2016 Golden Globes red carpet with just one minor alteration: pockets! Comedienne of the minute Amy Schumer showed us how it’s done with a black and white Prabal Gurung gown featuring deep pockets. Just like that, a simple red carpet dress feels instantly quirky.
SMOKY MATCH
As seen on Jada Pinkett Smith, Olivia Wilde and Amber Heard
Smoky eyes went outside the realm of dark colours at this year’s Golden Globes. Stars like Jada Pinkett Smith and Olivia Wilde did a brilliant job of taking tonal inspiration from their outfits and injecting that colour into a smoky eye. Ultimately matching up eye shadow with dress colour created a beautiful cohesion.
MIDNIGHT BLUE
As seen on Jenna Dewan Tatum, Julianna Moore and Kate Winslet
Not quite navy, yet not quite royal blue – somewhere in between lies a gorgeous midnight blue shade that proved a go-to dress colour for multiple stars at this year’s Golden Globes. This colour trend was encapsulated to perfection by Jenna Dewan Tatum in her Zuhair Murad frock, which was reminiscent of a clear starry night. There’s something about this dress hue that makes it classic and fashion forward all at once. Big ticks!
BIG BRAIDS
As seen on Maria Menounos, Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett
Leave dainty milkmaid plaits to school girls! The hairstyles everyone was talking about at the Golden Globes cleverly incorporated chunky braids. Maria Menounos wore her thick braid as a headband, Cate Blanchett’s plait was woven into a faux bob while Rooney Mara wore a rope like braid high atop her head. Whatever the interpretation, the big bold braid became an accessory onto themselves.
CHEEKY CUTOUTS
As seen on Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Morales and Brie Larson
Peek-a-boo, I see you! Cleverly incorporated dress cutout details provided an element of sexy surprise to otherwise conservative frocks on the Golden Globes red carpet. Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior Haute Couture dress epitomised this trend, with the subtle waist cutout providing an instant wow factor.
STROBING GLOW
As seen on Malin Akerman, Alicia Vikander and Rosie Huntington-Whitley
Strobing was one of the biggest make-up trends of 2015 – and this year’s Golden Globes red carpet proved that this complexion look is here to stay. This high shine technique involves ditching classic contouring in favour of loading up on highlighter. Malin Akerman scored perfect marks with eye-catching shimmer pressed onto her cheek and brow bones.
TAKE THE PLUNGE
As seen on Olivia Wilde, Kirsten Dunst and Jaimie Alexander
This trend isn’t for the faint of heart! Plunging necklines featured on an array of red carpet dresses, with the ‘deep V’ ending well below the cleavage. Olivia Wilde pulled off the look effortlessly in a form fitting Michael Kors ensemble. The secret to making the daring trend work (without being gaudy!) comes down to the draped luxe dress fabric.
WHITE OUT
As seen on Laverne Cox, Alicia Vikander and Taraji P. Henson
Move over LBD – this year’s Golden Globes threw the spotlight on the MWD. (AKA the Major White Dress!) Flawless white gowns were a popular choice on the red carpet but it was Swedish actress Alicia Vikander’s pleated Louis Vuitton dress that stole the show. What keeps these white dresses out of wedding territory is their incredible structural details. Not a bridezilla in sight!
