Anok Yai’s recognition at the Fashion Awards came after a year where her work was everywhere across the global fashion circuit. The event at the Royal Albert Hall brought together the industry’s usual mix of designers, photographers, editors, and public figures, but her category carried particular interest because of the scale of her work over the past year. The award confirmed what has been visible across runways, campaigns and major editorials; she has been one of the most active and consistently booked models in the world.

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Over the last two seasons, Yai appeared in campaigns for multiple luxury houses and major beauty brands. This solidified her status as one of fashion’s most relied-upon faces. Her presence across top publications, including repeated appearances in British Vogue, Vogue US, Vogue Italia, Another Magazine, Dazed and others, showed how central she has become to editorial planning. These were not one-off features; she held recurring space in print and digital editions throughout 2024 and 2025, reflecting sustained relevance rather than periodic visibility.

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Professionals who have worked with Yai have publicly spoken about her preparation and attention to detail on set. Photographers and stylists have noted in interviews that she arrives ready, understands references and adapts quickly to direction. Designers have highlighted her ability to hold the mood of a show, which is one of the reasons she appears regularly in prominent runway lineups in New York, London, Milan and Paris. This consistent performance across markets has placed her among the most in-demand models of the current era.

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Her win therefore aligns with a year defined by high-profile work rather than isolated standout moments. Her runway appearances spanned several major fashion weeks; her editorial output remained steady across multiple continents; and her campaign bookings cut across both fashion and beauty sectors. These are measurable indicators of influence in an industry where longevity and volume across major platforms matter as much as visibility.

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Her award reflects a documented body of work that extended across campaigns, runways and publications throughout the year. It marks her as one of the most prominent working models of the moment.

The red carpet at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards produced its own share of stories, with actors, musicians, and hosts choosing looks that said as much about their place in the industry as the roles they play on screen. Rather than simple pageantry, the night unfolded as a kind of visual conversation between designers and artists.

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Selena Gomez stepped out in a custom red Louis Vuitton gown that balanced simplicity with presence. The halter neckline and flowing train elongated her shape, while Tiffany jewelry gave the look a clean final touch. Known for Only Murders in the Building, Gomez has shifted her red-carpet style toward quiet confidence, and this gown fit neatly into that chapter of her career.

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Jenna Ortega approached the carpet differently. In Givenchy by Sarah Burton, she paid homage to Isabella Rossellini’s iconic look in Death Becomes Her. The embellished, near-nude top set against a pared-back skirt was deliberate in its reference, folding costume play into high fashion. Ortega, who rose to prominence with Wednesday, has often threaded gothic and theatrical notes into her style, and this homage felt like another carefully chosen step.

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Hunter Schafer’s Alexander McQueen gown was architectural, with sharp lines and a sculpted halter that emphasized her natural grace. The Euphoria star has consistently leaned toward modern, slightly experimental shapes on the carpet, and this look backed it, structured enough to hold attention, yet simple enough not to distract.

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LISA, of BLACKPINK, embraced fantasy in a pink Lever Couture creation. Layers of tulle and a daring slit gave her gown a storybook quality, as if motion itself was part of the design. Making her acting debut in The White Lotus this year, she used the Emmys carpet as a stage in its own right, combining her pop star persona with her new role in television.

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Zuri Hall went for a wet-like effect in a sculpted gown by Elio Abou Fayssal. The wet-look fabric caught the flash of cameras in a way that made the dress seem to shift between textile and water. As a host and presenter, Hall has built a career on holding attention, and this gown achieved exactly that without excess ornament.

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Gwendoline Christie offered a counterpoint to the sea of gowns in a tailored pink Tom Ford suit. Her statuesque frame gave the suit prestige, while the choice of color softened the lines into something playful yet commanding. Christie, familiar to audiences from Game of Thrones has always embraced scale in her fashion, and this ensemble was a continuation of that philosophy.

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Meghann Fahy chose a plunging velvet dress that channeled classic Hollywood glamour with a contemporary edge. The neckline and slit emphasized drama, while the velvet gave the gown depth under the lights. Known for her roles in The White Lotus and more recently Sirens, Fahy’s style choices have grown bolder, and this look reflected that evolution.

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Pedro Pascal kept to his own rhythm in an all-white suit by Céline. Paired with sunglasses and sneakers, the ensemble read as polished but never stiff, in line with the relaxed charisma that has marked his recent turns in The Last of Us and The Mandalorian.

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Sydney Sweeney chose a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown in a saturated red, complemented with diamonds that played into a deliberately Old Hollywood mood. Her choice spoke to a performer aware of her growing profile, offering a look that was timeless enough to photograph beautifully while still making her stand out in a night crowded with statement dresses.

Together, these appearances shaped a carpet that felt less like a competition for spectacle and more like a series of individual conversations between actors, designers, and the characters they inhabit. From Gomez’s understated glamour to Ortega’s cinematic reference, from Christie’s bold tailoring to Lisa’s fairytale gown, the night’s fashion captured the varied ways performers choose to define themselves in front of the cameras.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards brought a mix of triumphs, surprises, and heartfelt firsts to Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater on Sunday night. The evening was alive with energy as television’s biggest names gathered, but the stories that unfolded went far beyond the glitter of the stage.

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Apple TV+’s The Studio emerged as the highlight of the night, leading the comedy categories in a way few shows have ever done. In its debut season, it collected an astonishing thirteen trophies, setting a new record for the most Emmy wins by a comedy in a single year. Seth Rogen led the charge with victories as lead actor, writer, and director, sealing his status not only as the face of the series but as the creative force behind it. For longtime Emmy favorite Jean Smart, the night added another chapter to her remarkable run as she took home her fourth award for Hacks, while co-star Hannah Einbinder earned her first. Jeff Hiller’s win for Somebody Somewhere added a note of surprise, proving the comedy field is still full of unpredictability.

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In the drama categories, The Pitt claimed the biggest prize of the night by taking home outstanding drama series. Its victory was an upset over front- runners like Severance and The White Lotus, signaling that television audiences and critics are still open to being swayed by the intimacy of a well-executed medical drama. Noah Wyle, whose career spans decades, finally received his first Emmy with a win for lead actor in a drama. His acceptance speech reflected the relief of a veteran who had long been respected but never rewarded in this way. Katherine LaNasa added to the momentum by capturing supporting actress in a drama, a result that surprised many given the stiff competition. Though Severance entered the night with the most nominations, it left with only a handful of acting awards for Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman, showing that anticipation does not always translate into dominance.

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Another standout of the evening was Netflix’s Adolescence, which pushed the boundaries of what a limited series could be. Every episode was filmed in a single continuous take, a daring choice that was rewarded with six Emmys, including outstanding limited series. Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty collected acting awards for their performances, but the night truly belonged to Owen Cooper, who at just fifteen years old became the youngest male Emmy winner in history. His emotional reaction on stage was one of the defining moments of the ceremony, a reminder of how quickly the industry can be reshaped by new talent. Cristin Milioti’s win for The Penguin further highlighted the strength of anthology storytelling, giving the limited series category a particularly strong showing this year.

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Beyond scripted television, the awards honored other corners of the industry that continue to thrive. The Traitors took home reality competition, while Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert dominated their respective variety and talk categories. These consistent winners showed that while new dramas and comedies may come and go, some formats continue to hold their ground year after year.

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The night will be remembered less for predictable victories and more for the moments that carried real weight. Owen Cooper making history at fifteen, Noah Wyle finally hearing his name called after decades of work, and The Studio rewriting comedy’s record books gave the ceremony its pulse. Unexpected wins from performers like Katherine LaNasa and Jeff Hiller only added to the sense that the Emmys are never fully scripted, no matter how many odds-makers try to predict them.

In the end, the 2025 Emmys told a story about where television stands today. Bold experiments are being rewarded, young performers are stepping into the spotlight, and veteran actors are receiving long-overdue recognition. It was a night that reminded audiences why television remains one of the most dynamic storytelling mediums—and why, even after seventy-seven years, the Emmys can still surprise us.