What year is it, anyway? It seems the members of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences are feeling just as hazy, and perhaps nostalgic, as we all are post-holiday. After months of postponement due to the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes, the Emmys are finally happening, and, just as with any deferred award show worth its salt, comes a delayed red carpet alongside it. At the 2024 Emmys, we saw Kourtney and Travis touching tongues on the carpet (as per usual), Kieran Culkin and his wife making us think [redacted] thoughts, and fisherman sandals paired with socks that made us crave seafood. We’ve gathered all the best, wackiest, and most contested looks for you down below.
The Best
Ayo Edebiri
Madam Edebiri in custom Louis Vuitton. Ireland’s pride! —Danya Issawi, fashion news writer
Niecy Nash
In a custom gown?! More like NICE-y Nash … anyway. —D.I.
Issa Rae
She’s the most beautiful emu I’ve ever seen. Thank you Pamella Roland for designing this feathered frock —D.I.
Colman Domingo
He’s is in CUSTOM Louis Vuitton! The jewels, the boots, the long coat. Mr. Domingo has never met a suit that didn’t love him. —D.I.
Sarah Snook
Snook in Vivienne Westwood, thank you God. Redheads in red, thank you God. —D.I.
Young Yellowjackets
They did not come to play. Jasmin Savoy Brown, Courtney Eaton, and Sophie Nélisse all wore fabulous, sheer gowns. And Liv Hewson pulled a classic Jenna Lyons by wearing a blazer with nothing underneath. —Brooke LaMantia, editorial assistant
Pedro Pascal
Love the little rosette on his little sling, allegedly (jokingly) caused by Kieran Culkin ***** ***** Pascal’s ***** **** —D.I.
Suki Waterhouse
Waterhouse whose water is about to break, you look seriously, incredibly great in this Valentino dress. And the pockets? A win for women one could say. —D.I.
Tracee Ellis Ross
I want to get married in Ross’s suit. It’s almost making me like minimalism? —Danielle Cohen, staff writer
Simona Tabasco
Is she wearing a gown or a binder covered in stickers? Either way, I love it. —Jen Ortiz, deputy editor
Matty Matheson
His little fisherman sandals. Perfect.
The Wackiest
Chris Perfetti
Hair giving 1920s starlet. —D.I.
Jessica Chastain
What have you done with Kermit? @PETA! We have a situation!!! —D.I.
Quinta Brunson
Emmy award winner in a dress that looked just a bit too wrinkled.
Kourtney and Travis
Making out, again. Why are they there?
The Most Debated
RuPaul’s Drag Queens
The RuPaul’s Drag Race season-15 cast showing up like this is just expert-level trolling. —Brooke Marine, deputy culture editor
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza in Loewe gives new life to the phrase “put a pin in it,” but it’s still chic. —B.M.
I love this dress, peak subversion on the red carpet from Aubrey and Jonathan Anderson’s wacky mind. —J.N.
Alfie Fuller
Alfie Fuller in a pink tutu dress, which I thought was wearing her too much. —J.N.
I think it’s kind of Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City. —D.I.