The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards red carpet delivered an unforgettable spectacle of fashion-forward style, blending Hollywood elegance with modern risk-taking. Stars including Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande, and Paul Mescal stunned in standout looks that captured the essence of this year’s award season energy.
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards red carpet is setting the tone for awards season, and it looks like 2026 will bring us a host of thoughtfully expressive looks to talk about. Known for its slightly more relaxed, insider-facing energy compared to other major ceremonies, Critics Choice attendees consistently deliver some of the most interesting style moments of the season, and tonight was no exception.
This year’s arrivals balanced classic Hollywood polish with modern risk-taking ensembles, as stars leaned into sculptural silhouettes, fluid metallics, and rich jewel tones that photographed beautifully against the evening’s black step and repeat and carpet. There was a clear emphasis on craft and intention: gowns that moved with ease, tailoring that felt deliberate (hello, Paul Mescal!), and styling choices that spoke to personality as much as trend awareness.
Among the night’s earliest appearances were Jessie Buckley in an elegant design by Dior, Chase Infiniti in a quietly commanding Louis Vuitton number, and Wunmi Mosaku in a timeless yet cinematic gown—all of whom were ELLE Women in Hollywood 2025 honorees.
The lineup also included Ariana Grande, Elle Fanning, and a many fashion-forward fellas, from Michael B. Jordan to Jacob Elordi. The Critics Choice Awards are off to a chic start. The sartorial fun starts just ahead.
Elle Fanning
In Cartier.
Amanda Seyfried
Ariana Grande
In custom Alberta Ferretti.
Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna
Chase Infiniti
In Louis Vuitton.
Janelle James
Jessie Buckley
In Dior.
Odessa A’zion
In Ott.
Wunmi Mosaku
Paul Mescal
In Gucci and Cartier.
Meghann Fahy
Michael B. Jordan
Rhea Seehorn
Jacob Elordi
Ego Nwodim
Mona Fastvold
If you’re looking for more fashion-forward moments from the red carpet, don’t miss our coverage of the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, where similar stylistic trends emerged with even more dramatic flair.
For fans eager to see how these looks evolve next season, stay tuned for our deep-dive analysis on how designers are redefining evening wear for 2027. These stars aren’t just walking the carpet—they’re setting the runway for what’s next.
Want to catch up on last year’s best? Our archive covers the 30th Critics Choice Awards red carpet—where we saw the first inklings of this year’s bold aesthetic direction.
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