Celebrity Style
From Showstopping Dresses to Oversized Suits: The Stars who Defied Expectations Last Week
The world of fashion thrives on ground-breaking, out-of-the-box ideas and last week, we had celebrities who defied every expectation and it has been wonderful to watch them.
In this article, we’d be calling them out and celebrating them, because good fashion deserves to be applauded. Here are stars who didn’t just turn heads but reinvented fashion in ways we haven’t seen in a while.
Jenna Ortega
Photo: @Jena Ortega- Instagram
In a striking outfit which she wore to the Wednesday Season 2 Premiere, Jenna wore an orange leather skirt with black stripes which she matched with a matching corset top that gave her look a bold, edgy look.
She then layered a black-brown faux fur jacket over her dress, a high-heeled boot that matched her faux jacket and a simple neck chain as the accessory of the look. Her overall look perfectly fit with her character in the movie and was a beautiful one overall.
Dua Lipa
Photo: @Dua Lipa- Instagram
For her 30th birthday, pop superstar Dua Lipa wore an elegant silver chainmail dress designed by Giuliano Calza. The gown was sleeveless, with a high neckline and bold cuts at the side that highlighted her figure while the two knee-high slits aided movement.
She finished with silver strappy stiletto heels and bold, chunky gold earrings and cuff bracelets to contrast her silver dress.
Hailey Bieber
Photo: @Hailey Bieber -Instagram
Hailey Bieber attended a dinner with
Kyle Jenner and Bella Hadid in Beverly Hills and decided to keep it simple. She wore a black and white polka midi dress by Dolce&Gabbana that complemented her figure nicely.
She doesn’t do too much with this as she pairs black sunglasses, gold earrings and green shoes.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Photo: Trace Ellis via Instagram
Spotted outside the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live! On the 14th of August in Los Angeles, the actress and producer looked stunning in a menswear outfit.
From her oversized striped shirt to wide pleated trousers, a striped black tie, this one is not something you see on a regular day. For accessories, she didn’t play small – from her black sunglasses, keychain on belt and her black shoes, everything comes together beautifully.
Margaret Qualley
Photo: @Margaret Qualley- Instagram
For her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Margaret decided to keep it simple and she looked no less stunning.
She wore a white halter-neck mini dress and paired it with white heels. Minimal makeup, monochrome outfits and showing up without doing too much doesn’t get better than this!
Suki Waterhouse
Photo: @Suki Waterhouse- Instagram
After returning to stage after the birth of her first child, Suki performed at the Wembley Stadium, opening Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
She wore a see-through lilac dress by Alexander McQueen with high-neck gathered detailing and puffy long sleeves and completed the look with black boots which together looked striking!
Conclusion
From unconventional suits to creative dresses, these stars have reminded us that fashion will continue to belong to the ones who don’t follow trends but instead create them.
Until we bring to you the next wave of stars who are defying every rule in the book, remember to stay stylish and don’t forget to break the rules because that is what stars do!
The 2026 Golden Globes after-parties offered a stage for stars to reinterpret their red-carpet glamour into more relaxed, yet equally clean evening looks. Jennifer Lopez closed the night in a crystal-embellished Tamara Ralph gown, while Teyana Taylor paired couture with street-inspired accents, Priyanka Chopra balanced corseted tailoring with sultry elegance, and Zoë Kravitz translated her red-carpet outfit into a remarkable mini dress. The celebrities also embraced hair and fashion transitions that allowed movement, texture, and ease without losing the meticulous styling that defined the awards.
Jennifer Lopez: Backgrid
Evening shapes shifted toward playful experimentation: metallic mini-dresses, sheer layering, and unexpected combinations of cut, texture, and shine carried the energy of the ceremony into late-night celebrations. Hair followed the same shift, with smooth waves, soft tendrils, sculpted updos, and glossy blowouts that moved naturally with each outfit change. The after-parties showed that post-ceremony styling could be relaxed yet carefully considered, maintaining a consistent and harmonious look throughout the night.
In short, the after-hours scene highlighted a balance between refined glamour and relaxed sophistication, with celebrities navigating the night in looks that were at once stylish, wearable, and faithful to the spirit of awards-season fashion.
Below are the best looks.
EMMA STONE
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TESSA THOMPSON
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LISA
LISA: Backgrid
PYRIANKA CHOPRA & NICK JONAS
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas: Backgrid
TEYANA TAYLOR
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ZOE KRAVITZ
Zoe Kravitz: Backgrid
BRITTANY SNOW
Brittany Snow: Backgrid
GEORGE & AMAL CLOONEY
George & Amal Clooney: Backgrid
COLMAN DOMINGO
Colman Domingo: Backgrid
The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on Sunday night, January 11, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row, the night celebrated the best in film and television. While the awards is the main focus of the event, the red carpet remained one of the interesting aspects of the night.
Teyana Taylor: Getty images
With Hollywood stars each bringing their own style to the red carpet, from sharp, structured pieces to contemporary fashion with exquisite finesse, the 2026 Golden Globes displayed variety of styles that portrayed not only the latest fashion trends but also the personal style signatures many celebrities are known for. Take for one, Teyana Taylor who always appears in a spectacular style, arrived in a black figure-hugging Schiaparelli gown with detailed cutouts and a ribbon of fabric flowing out from the back of the halter neckline of the dress to form a train.
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In contrast, Selena Gomez opted for a classic Hollywood style with a black Chanel gown, decorated with over 200 flowers made from feathers and silk chiffon. Emily Blunt also kept her look deliberately minimal, stepping out in a custom white Louis Vuitton two-piece offering a calm counterpoint to the more dramatic looks on the carpet.
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Elsewhere on the red carpet, sequins appeared in different forms, with Kylie Jenner choosing a silver sequined gown, complete with crystal straps that lay across her shoulders, while Miley Cyrus took a darker approach in a black long-sleeve sequined gown, with deep neckline and fanned, pleated pieces that stood above her shoulders.
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Other stars appeared in sheer and see-through designs. Jennifer Lawrence went for a strategically layered see-through Givenchy gown, decorated with floral appliqués. She paired it with a satin shawl and gemstone detailings. Jennifer Lopez followed suit in figure-hugging sheer mermaid gown. The men also pushed style boundaries, with Coleman Domingo opting for a Valentino custom look, consisting of a black trousers with a button-up matching jacket designed with sparkling crystal pieces on one side. While Patrick Schwarzenegger gave the traditional tailoring a twist, wearing a suit with a bow tie and a gold accessory pinned to the lapel.
Below are all our best dressed looks from the night.
Emily Blunt in a white Louis Vuitton custom two‑piece
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Miley Cyrus in a Saint Laurent gown
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Jennifer Lopez in a sheer vintage Jean‑Louis Scherrer mermaid gown
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Chase Infiniti in a custom Louis Vuitton
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Ariana Grande in a black off‑the‑shoulder ball gown by Vivienne Westwood
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Jenna Ortega in a black Dilara Findikoglu dress
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Nick Jonas in classic Tuxedo
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Ayo Edebiri in a black Chanel gown
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Elle Fanning in a figure‑hugging silver Gucci gown
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Tessa Thompson in a Balenciaga dress
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Coleman Domingo in custom Valentino
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Jackie Tohn in Pamella Roland and Rahaminov diamonds jewelry
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Patrick Schwarzenegger in a tailored suit
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Amelia Gray in Swarovski
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Jacob Elordi in Bottega Veneta
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Joshua Hong in an all black suit
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Gigi Hadid is known for experimenting with various hair colors while staying within familiar territory; honey blonde, platinum, and brunette. Now, she’s switching things up with her darkest hair color yet. Along with her hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, the model styled a matte black bob, predicted to be among 2026’s trendy hairstyles.
The new hairstyle was revealed in an Instagram post shared by Giannetos on January 8. In the images, Hadid is seen wearing a jet-black bob or what the stylist called a “matte black mini bob”, with a silky, shiny finish. It appeared the look may have been created for a Maybelline shoot, it’s still unclear whether the change is permanent.
Gigi Hadid: Instagram
The bob had flipped-out ends and a deep side part, styled close to the face. Giannetos told Allure that he called the color “matte black” because it doesn’t have any red undertones. He described the look as chic, modern and new, noting that it can be worn tucked neatly behind the ears or with some pieces left to frame the face.
Gigi Hadid: Instagram
Hadid was last seen wearing her signature blonde shade in December, when she was photographed on the set of a Super Bowl commercial in New York City. The last time she switched her appearance was in early 2025, when she showed up with a silver-sheened bob at the Le Grand Dîner du Louvre event.
Gigi Hadid: Instagram
With Bella Hadid also changing her hair after years of dark brunette hair, it seems both sisters are embracing a new look. Known for sticking to particular beauty lanes, the siblings appear to be more open to experimenting this year. Whether permanent or not, Gigi’s matte black bob feels like a great way to start 2026.
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