The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated television's best at Los Angeles's Peacock Theater on September 14 2026
Red carpet arrivals highlighted major season trends centered on precision tailoring contemporary color palettes and stark white ensembles
Design houses including Louis Vuitton, Brunello Cucinelli, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co dressed stars across a blue carpet celebrating NBC's 100th anniversary
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards officially took place at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026, hosted by Mariska Hargitay. Television’s biggest night introduced defining red-carpet fashion trends across a special blue carpet celebrating NBC’s 100th anniversary.
Precision fit and sharp tailoring anchored the night’s top looks. Zendaya wore a crystal-embellished gown featuring a deep V-neck, while Selena Gomez and Chase Infiniti arrived in fitted, custom Louis Vuitton dresses paired with Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Menswear updates focused on structured eveningwear, including Thomas Doherty in an off-white silk Brunello Cucinelli tuxedo jacket and Noah Wyle in a custom beige silk-blend tuxedo jacket styled by Mark Holmes. Highlighted by designer Sarah Stokes of With Nothing Underneath, the emphasis on precise fit allowed attendees to showcase personal identity through tailored garments.
Contemporary brights and vibrant color-blocking also dominated the carpet. Ayo Edebiri paired a two-tone dress with Mikimoto pearls, Florence Pugh chose a lilac gown accessorized with Bulgari jewelry, and Desi Lydic opted for an electric blue backless dress. Meanwhile, crisp white dresses created stark visual contrast against the blue backdrop, led by Nicole Kidman in feather-trimmed Chanel, Quinta Brunson in fine jewelry by Marco Bicego, and Kristen Bell in a deconstructed dress with a matching cape.