The 2024 Emmy Awards red carpet was full of classic black gowns and futuristic ensembles for television’s biggest night. The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sunday, September 15, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The award ceremony was hosted for the first time by father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy.
This year, FX’s historical drama Shogun and dark comedy The Bear received several nods , as did Richard Gadd’s controversial Netflix hit, Baby Reindeer. However, it was the fashion that also turned heads. In fact, a few style trends emerged from this year’s Emmys – proving that black is always in vogue.
Selena Gomez, who was nominated for her acting role in Only Murders in the Building, arrived at the 2024 Emmys wearing a custom black silk-and-velvet Ralph Lauren Collection gown . The dress featured a hand-embellished halter neckline made with 600 diamond-cut crystals, as she paired the look with matching diamond drop earrings, bracelets, and rings. Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph, who was once again nominated for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, also donned a black number at this year’s award show.
The actor wore a custom Versace gown, which included a halter neckline. As for Reese Witherspoon, the Morning Show star looked elegant in a black strapless tulle Dior gown with a ballgown-style skirt embroidered with ivory flowers. While black seemed to be a major fashion trend on the Emmys red carpet, silver and metallics were the ru.