Every Gorgeous Black Ensemble to Hit the Red Carpet at the 2018 Golden Globes
Nicole Briese
Nicole Briese
Nicole is the weekend editor for Brit + Co who loves bringing you all the latest buzz. When she's not busy typing away into the wee hours, you can usually find her canoodling with her fur babies, rooting around in a bookstore, or rocking out at a concert of some sort (Guns N' Roses forever!). Check out all her latest musings and past work at nicolebjean.com.
Of all the amazing Golden Globes red carpets we’ve seen over the years, 2018’s just might be the most important. Awash in
black in a show support for sexual harassment and assault survivors as well as women’s equality, Hollywood A-listers used this year’s moment in the fashion spotlight to make a political statement, and a stylish one at that. Click through to see each and every gorgeous black ensemble you won’t want to miss, and be sure to check back for updates throughout the night!
Emma Stone: Stone and tennis legend King made quite the pair, with the younger starlet in an asymmetrical lace Louis Vuitton dress and strappy heels and the woman she played in Battle of the Sexes taking the evening’s color scheme to extremes in head-to-toe black (sans for a string of pearls, natch). (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Angelina Jolie: Jolie’s custom-made Atelier Versace stunner with marabou sleeves was definitely worth a second look, as were her Forevermark diamond earrings. (Photo via Neilson Barnard/Getty)
Emma Watson: Watson was one of several ladies with a special guest as her date for the carpet, with anti-violence activist Marai Larasi at her side. She rocked a sheer-paneled gown for the occasion, but it was those fresh baby bangs that really held us captive. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Gal Gadot: Gadot looked like the true #GirlBoss that she is in a ruched maxi-length Tom Ford piece with a side-slit cutout and a sharp black blazer — not that we’d expect anything less from Wonder Woman herself. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Halle Berry: The 51-year-old brought the heat in what proved to be a nearly completely see-through lacy Zuhair Murad mini and Swarovski Helen clip-on earrings. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Reese Witherspoon: The woman of the hour, Reese Witherspoon, who not only headed up the TIME’S UP initiative (along with plenty of other badass women), but also created a pin to go along with it, chose a one-shouldered asymmetrical Zac Posen number for her big night, adding a frosting of Bulgari around her wrist besides. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Nicole Kidman: The Golden Globe winner for Best Actress in a Mini-Series for Big Little Lies won big in the style department too, with a Givenchy knockout made from a celestial sheer lace bodice and a solid black bottom. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Naomi Campbell: The supermodel smoldered in a lovely Jean Paul Gaultier black pinstripe design, which boasted unique asymmetrical tiers of fabric and a flowing train. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Eva Longoria: All eyes were on the expectant mommy’s growing baby bump as she held her precious cargo beneath a black plunging gown with a high center slit. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Kate Hudson: Hudson went for bold with a va va voom fishnet Valentino garment cut nearly to her waist, a freshly grown-out pixie, and a gargantuan Harry Winston pendant dangling from her neck. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Maggie Gyllenhaal: Gyllenhaal didn’t need a gown to look gorge, choosing a two-piece Monse sequin top with a jagged, high-low hem and a pair of black trousers instead.
(Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Viola Davis: While Davis’ Brandon Maxwell design and Harry Winston jewels were classic, to be sure, our eyes were drawn to her gorgeous curls, which served as her best accessory. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Emilia Clarke: The Mother of Dragons was statuesque in her structured Miu Miu column gown with Harry Winston sparkling from around her neck. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Kerry Washington: This Scandalous babe looked snazzy indeed in a loose sequined Prabal Gurung getup unexpectedly paired with see-through floral heel booties and sideswept locks. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Geena Davis: In one of the evening’s prettiest looks was Davis, who looked every bit the Hollywood starlet in her sexy beaded frock with its chic cap sleeves and deep V neck. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Octavia Spencer: Spencer’s megawatt smile shone just as brightly as the sequins on her Tadashi Shoji dress, which she complemented with some Jimmy Choos, a Tyler Ellis clutch, and some Irene Neuwirth sparkle. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Mariah Carey: The mealtime trendsetter was all curves in her ruched fishtail Dolce & Gabbana getup, keeping her waves loose and mermaid-like and her ears frosted with massive dangling drop earrings. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Penelope Cruz: This Ralph & Russo lace off-the-shoulder style took our breath away as seen on Cruz, who amped things up with Atelier Swarovski jewels and Louboutins too. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Sarah Jessica Parker: The fashion queen marched to the beat of her own fashion drum in a corseted Dolce & Gabbana midi dress with a full, layered skirt and sheer fishnet sleeves. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Christina Hendricks: The Mad Men star’s glam, girlie look held a hidden surprise with a pair of black capris hiding beneath billowing strips of fabric, giving off the aura of a full skirt. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Sarah Paulson: The pleating of Paulson’s accordion-esque frock gave it an extra sumthin’ sumthin in a sea of otherwise similar silhouettes. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Mary J. Blige: The Mudbound actress was a shining star on the carpet courtesy of Alberta Ferreti, who designed the slinky, asymmetrical and chainmail piece she wore for the big event. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Natalie Portman and America Ferrera: These Hollywood babes walked the carpet side by side, looking equally gorge in their respective fabrics of sequins and velvet, with Portman in Dior Haute Couture. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Zoe Kravitz: The beauty in Kravitz’s gown was in its simplicity, with the YSL spokesmodel looking chic in a slimming plain black column gown, slicked-down locks, and classic emerald-green jewels. (Photo via Steve Granitz/Getty)
Margot Robbie: If you noticed any similarities between the front of Aussie actress Robbie's plunging black gown with silver floral and bow beaded embellishment's and the back of Dakota Johnson's, you wouldn't be remiss — they were made by the same designer (Gucci). (Photo by Neilson Barnard/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty)
Millie Bobby Brown: The OG Stranger Things fashionista went for a modern take on the evening's top look with a ruffle-necked Calvin Klein by Appointment frock with a winged back, a chic topknot, and Repossi jewels. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Jessica Chastain: The “Family Feud” star ’s bodycon halter Armani Privé piece hugged her curves like a glove, with just a sliver of silver peeking through to wrap around the back — and match her shiny drop Piaget earrings. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Saoirse Ronan: Looking like a futuristic queen, the Lady Bird star shone bright in Cartier bling, Christian Louboutin jewels, and an Atelier Versace dress, the glittering silver insets from which caught our eye. (Photo via Neilson Barnard/Getty)
Dove Cameron: Cameron reverted to her signature blonde locks while hitting the carpet in uncomplicated — yet totally haute — Monique Lhuillier garb. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Katherine Langford: Langford’s scene-stealing look was every bit as moody as her 13 Reasons Why character, Hannah Baker. The star made her Golden Globes debut with smokey eyes, Chopard jewels, and a knockout Prada gown with a cinched, bejeweled waist. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Diana Kruger: Prada created Kruger’s Sheer dotted halter-style masterpiece, which she finished off with a sleek pulled-back ‘do and airy, natural-looking makeup. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Claire Foy: Foy was every bit as badass as the reigning English Queen she portrays on the The Crown in a sleek Stella McCartney pantsuit polished off with power red lips. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Alison Brie:GLOW star Brie’s gorge Zoulias ensemble was one of our faves of the evening with its old Hollywood glamour vibe, complete with full skirt, sweetheart neckline, sparkling Bulgari jewels, and Christian Louboutin kicks. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Dakota Johnson: Johnson wore 50 shades of black… and gray, courtesy of this Gucci stunner, which contained a hidden surprise in the back in the form of a giant crystal-embellished beaded floral and bow design. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Kendall Jenner: This was one social movement Jenner got very, VERY right, thanks to the jawdropping strapless Giambattista Valli number she showed off on the carpet, lifting her oversized skirt to flash a peek of leg. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Heidi Klum: Birds of a feather flock together, and Klum was definitely in good company while wearing this feathered high-low Ashi Studio look complete with Lorraine Schwartz jewels. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Jessica Biel: Clad in a geometric black and tulle extravaganza of a Dior gown, Biel was a vision, amping up her look with some hot pink lips besides. (Photo via Valerie Macon/Getty)
Alicia Vikander: The Louis Vuitton spokesmodel repped the brand with a modest black garment that featured a hidden cutout back for its sole peek of skin and plenty of black beading. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Mandy Moore: Moore’s black-and-red Rosie Assoulin halter gown was made for showbiz with its bright red sash breaking up the black ensemble. She also added flair with a Tyler Ellis clutch, Irene Neuwirth baubles, and Jimmy Choo shoes.
(Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Michelle Williams and Tanara Burke: The All the Money in the World actress continued her tradition of walking the red carpet with a pal, trading her regular BFF
Busy Philipps in for Tanara Burke, the original founder of the #MeToo movement, with both ladies looking lovely in (what else!?) all black. (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty)
Sadie Sink: The 15-year-old Stranger Things star proved it’s never too early to be an activist, joining the all-black protest right along with the rest of Hollywood’s leading ladies in a sweet tea-length Miu Miu party dress, Chopard jewelry, and velvet bejeweled flats. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Debra Messing: Messing was every bit the classic beauty in the black sequined number she wore on the carpet, all the better to set off her
fiery-red locks. (Photo via Frederick M. Burke/Getty)
Allison Williams: Williams set herself apart from the pack by adding a pop of color to her otherwise black ensemble in the form of her strapless column gown's bodice. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Alexis Bledel: Oscar de la Renta was responsible for Bledel’s standout strapless pantsuit, which paired the color of the evening with a simple white top for an eye-popping effect. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Catherine Zeta-Jones: The Cocaine Godmother actress brought the drama in a Zuhair Murad gown with see-through fabric and a cut-to-there neckline. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Emma Stone: Stone and tennis legend King made quite the pair, with the younger starlet in an asymmetrical lace dress and strappy heels and the woman she played in Battle of the Sexes taking the evening’s color scheme to extremes in head-to-toe black (sans for a string of pearls, natch). (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Tracee Ellis Ross: Leave it to the Black-ish star to put her own spin on what’s trending by focusing on a gorgeous piece of headwear to accompany her ruffled black Marc Jacobs dress. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Kelly Clarkson: Clarkson looked like the belle of the ball in this fairy-tale-esque Christian Siriano ballgown, which was emblazoned with a single gold sleeve and a gold neck accent piece for a bit a pizzazz. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)
Laura Marano: We couldn’t look away from the GG red carpet host’s Rita Vinieris swoonworthy masterpiece of a dress — even to check out her Ruthie Davis shoes or Neil Lane diamond earrings and XIV Karats, Le Vian, and Tacori rings. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Which look is your fave of the night? Sound off over @BritandCo.
Which look is your fave of the night? Sound off over @BritandCo.
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Nicole Briese
Nicole is the weekend editor for Brit + Co who loves bringing you all the latest buzz. When she's not busy typing away into the wee hours, you can usually find her canoodling with her fur babies, rooting around in a bookstore, or rocking out at a concert of some sort (Guns N' Roses forever!). Check out all her latest musings and past work at nicolebjean.com.