Emmys 2026 best looks: Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Riz Ahmed and the stars who stood out


The Emmys 2026 red carpet delivered everything from shimmering gowns to sharp tailoring. Here are the stars whose looks stood out, from Zendaya and Florence Pugh to Riz Ahmed and Colman Domingo.

 Nicole Kidman made her return to the Emmys in a sculptural white Chanel gown featuring floral embellishments, an exaggerated silhouette and Chanel jewellery. AFP

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Nicole Kidman made her return to the Emmys in a sculptural white Chanel gown featuring floral embellishments, an exaggerated silhouette and Chanel jewellery. AFP

Zendaya dazzled in a custom Prada gown covered in crystals and pearls at the 2026 Emmy Awards, with the look styled by Law Roach and completed with Mikimoto jewellery. She also showed off a sleek new pixie cut, adding a sharp edge to her glamorous look. AFP

Joy Sunday brought a fresh take to the 2026 Emmys red carpet in a custom Christian Dior look styled by Darryl Glover. The elegant ensemble featured a high slit that added a modern edge to the actress’s look. AP

Florence Pugh made her Emmys debut in a custom Vivienne Westwood lilac gown featuring a corseted silhouette, sheer draped sleeves and a dramatic train, paired with Bulgari jewellery. AFP

Grace Gummer brought understated glamour to the 2026 Emmys in a black Dior gown from Jonathan Anderson’s debut Resort 2027 collection, featuring a strapless silhouette, pleated detailing and floral accents. AFP

Riz Ahmed stood out in a custom Loewe look by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez at the 2026 Emmy Awards. AFP

Ayo Edebiri made a statement in a custom two-tone Chanel gown featuring a plunging neckline, tiered silhouette and an oversized contrasting red bow at the back. She accessorised with Mikimoto pearls and silver pumps. AP

Colman Domingo embraced Alessandro Michele’s artful, whimsical style in a colourful Valentino look inspired in part by his Netflix series ‘The Four Seasons’. He accessorised with Boucheron jewels, an Omega Speedmaster 38 and Oliver Peoples sunglasses. AP

Louisa Jacobson opted for sharp tailoring in a black-and-white Tom Ford suit by Haider Ackermann, finished with Tiffany & Co. jewellery and pointed pumps. AFP

Sarah Pidgeon wore a custom lilac Chanel gown inspired by the minimalist style of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, whom she portrayed in ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’. AP

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First Published:Sep 15, 2026, 12:09:19 IST

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