Celebrity Style
Kamala Harris Puts American Fashion in Focus at Phoenix Awards Night
At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., Kamala Harris delivered her message through both words and wardrobe. On September 27 she appeared in a sequined oxblood gown by Sergio Hudson, reinforcing her support for American designers and, in particular, Black talent.
Harris is often recognized for her tailored pantsuits, which became a trademark of her political image. For one of the evening’s central honors, the CBC Body Award, she chose something different. The gown was off the shoulder, long-sleeved, and finished with a fitted waist and floor-length hem, balancing formality with intention.
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Choosing Hudson was a calculated decision. The South Carolina–born designer has been part of Harris’s style story before, most notably at her 2021 inauguration. By wearing his work again, she underscored a consistent commitment to spotlighting designers whose contributions have shaped American fashion but are too often overlooked.
Harris took a deliberate approach to the look. “Sergio Hudson’s designs, a reflection of his vision and artistry, embody confidence, dignity, and pride,” she told Vogue. Her team, hairstylist Dayna Rose and makeup artist Marquia James, kept the styling streamlined so the gown could stand at the center.
The appearance was about more than fashion. It offered a glimpse into how she wants to present herself: professional yet connected to the cultural communities she has consistently supported. For Harris, clothing now doubles as a reflection of the values she carries into public life.
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This is not the first time Harris has made such a move at the Phoenix Awards. Last year she wore a sequined gown by LaQuan Smith, another Black American designer. Taken together, these choices show a shift from her usual pantsuits toward occasional headline-making evening wear, each time designed by figures who represent key voices in contemporary American fashion.
The significance is less about whether Harris keeps experimenting with gowns or returns to her established wardrobe of suits. It is about how she continues to use fashion as a form of affirmation, a way to acknowledge and elevate the work of designers shaping the industry today.
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.
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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
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PYRIANKA CHOPRA & NICK JONAS
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TEYANA TAYLOR
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ZOE KRAVITZ
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BRITTANY SNOW
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GEORGE & AMAL CLOONEY
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COLMAN DOMINGO
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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.
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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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