It seems the days of flashy fashion are behind us. The red carpet at the Golden Globes, traditionally a platform for celebrities and stylists to showcase their most outrageous looks, was instead marked by a sea of black suits. Timothée Chalamet's arrival was the final clue that the staid suit had returned, rather than being replaced by some sort of flashy, attention-grabbing marketing gimmick from his film Marty Supreme.
The trend seemed to be set in motion by Chalamet's own stylish appearance, which eschewed any flashy colors in favor of a more subdued look. His outfit, complete with a black T-shirt, vest, jacket, and Timberland boots, was styled to perfection by Taylor McNeill. The overall effect was that of a bad boy Bond, setting the tone for an evening of fashion that was decidedly understated.
While Chalamet's stylist may have played it safe, not all women were as cautious. Bella Ramsey did try to mix things up with a Prada suit tied with a pink bow, which was certainly eye-catching. However, her bold choice only served to reinforce the sense that black was back in town. Even Ayo Edebiri's stunning black velvet gown by new Chanel under Matthieu Blazy felt alarmingly safe.
One moment of color did provide some respite from the sea of black, however. Elle Fanning's sparkly embroidered Gucci gown looked like a true silver screen glamourpuss. Her dress was a welcome flash of metallic, and it seemed to be saying something all on its own.
While the fashion on the red carpet may have been subdued, there were some standout looks that did manage to break the mold. Wunmi Mosaku's bespoke canary yellow gown by Matthew Reisman was a real showstopper, with the canary yellow harking back to an era of glamour and sophistication. When asked about her outfit in Vogue, she explained its significance: "In Yoruba, we say 'Iya ni Wúrà', which means 'mother is golden'. It's a symbol of motherhood and the passing on of knowledge."
While fashion may have been relatively tame this year, there were some signs that things are about to change. Jessie Buckley's look from Jonathan Anderson's Dior was particularly striking, with its ice blue asymmetric shape turning heads on the red carpet. It may be that the industry is starting to shift back towards more traditional and timeless pieces, rather than the flashy and attention-grabbing looks that have become increasingly popular in recent years.
Of course, as with any fashion trend, there are those who would argue that it's a step backwards, rather than forwards. Mark Ruffalo's "BE GOOD" pin was a subtle but telling sign of this. The message on the pin – and on many other accessories seen on the red carpet – seemed to be saying something all on its own: in a world where wearing a watch as part of your deal has become commonplace, it was refreshing to see some people opting out of this trend.
Overall, the Golden Globes red carpet may have been a subdued affair, but that didn't mean there were any dull moments. With standout looks from Wunmi Mosaku and Jessie Buckley, it seems we're on the cusp of something new – one that's more about timelessness and sophistication than flash and glamour.
The trend seemed to be set in motion by Chalamet's own stylish appearance, which eschewed any flashy colors in favor of a more subdued look. His outfit, complete with a black T-shirt, vest, jacket, and Timberland boots, was styled to perfection by Taylor McNeill. The overall effect was that of a bad boy Bond, setting the tone for an evening of fashion that was decidedly understated.
While Chalamet's stylist may have played it safe, not all women were as cautious. Bella Ramsey did try to mix things up with a Prada suit tied with a pink bow, which was certainly eye-catching. However, her bold choice only served to reinforce the sense that black was back in town. Even Ayo Edebiri's stunning black velvet gown by new Chanel under Matthieu Blazy felt alarmingly safe.
One moment of color did provide some respite from the sea of black, however. Elle Fanning's sparkly embroidered Gucci gown looked like a true silver screen glamourpuss. Her dress was a welcome flash of metallic, and it seemed to be saying something all on its own.
While the fashion on the red carpet may have been subdued, there were some standout looks that did manage to break the mold. Wunmi Mosaku's bespoke canary yellow gown by Matthew Reisman was a real showstopper, with the canary yellow harking back to an era of glamour and sophistication. When asked about her outfit in Vogue, she explained its significance: "In Yoruba, we say 'Iya ni Wúrà', which means 'mother is golden'. It's a symbol of motherhood and the passing on of knowledge."
While fashion may have been relatively tame this year, there were some signs that things are about to change. Jessie Buckley's look from Jonathan Anderson's Dior was particularly striking, with its ice blue asymmetric shape turning heads on the red carpet. It may be that the industry is starting to shift back towards more traditional and timeless pieces, rather than the flashy and attention-grabbing looks that have become increasingly popular in recent years.
Of course, as with any fashion trend, there are those who would argue that it's a step backwards, rather than forwards. Mark Ruffalo's "BE GOOD" pin was a subtle but telling sign of this. The message on the pin – and on many other accessories seen on the red carpet – seemed to be saying something all on its own: in a world where wearing a watch as part of your deal has become commonplace, it was refreshing to see some people opting out of this trend.
Overall, the Golden Globes red carpet may have been a subdued affair, but that didn't mean there were any dull moments. With standout looks from Wunmi Mosaku and Jessie Buckley, it seems we're on the cusp of something new – one that's more about timelessness and sophistication than flash and glamour.
I'm so over this whole "less is more" vibe on the red carpet 
I mean, I get it, some people want to blend in with the crowd, but come on! It was like everyone forgot that fashion is supposed to be fun and attention-grabbing 
. And don't even get me started on Ayo Edebiri's dress - I know black is a classic, but velvet? 
It just seemed so... safe. Where's the excitement in that? 
At least some of the other looks were trying to break the mold - like Elle Fanning's Gucci gown 
and Wunmi Mosaku's canary yellow showstopper 
. And I love how Jessie Buckley's Dior look is giving me "classic Hollywood" vibes 
. Let's bring back some glamour, shall we? 
We've had so many celebrity stylists playing it safe this year, but that doesn't mean they weren't making a statement. It's all about finding balance between looking great and not trying too hard 
It's like we've finally had enough of people wearing their watches as part of their outfit and are starting to opt out. Let's see where this new direction takes us!
the whole red carpet looked so... basic 
I'm loving the shift in fashion vibes at the Golden Globes! The all-black suits were soooo chic 
. I think it's a great move away from flashy fashion that was getting old (pun intended 
. Less drama, more elegance 
! Mark Ruffalo's "BE GOOD" pin was a great touch – it's nice to see people embracing simplicity again 
!
the whole red carpet was like a bad 90s movie 
- all black suits everywhere 
anyway, i love how bella ramsey tried to mix things up but still fell into the black camp 
time for something more timeless... 
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. And what's up with all these people wearing black? Is that some sort of secret code or something? 
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anyway, i love how some of these outfits are still managing to stand out despite the overall trend towards more subdued fashion - wunmi mosaku's canary yellow gown was a total showstopper, and elle fanning's sparkly gucci dress was so pretty it felt like a scene from old hollywood 
fashion should be about expressing yourself not just trying too hard to get attention lol, but at the same time you still wanna stand out in a good way... like with that one Wunmi Mosaku look though, YAAAS! and i love how people are starting to focus more on timeless pieces, less about following every trend 
that bespoke yellow gown was straight fire 
. I loved Wunmi Mosaku's canary yellow gown, that was so stunning! 
And Jessie Buckley's look from Jonathan Anderson's Dior was super striking too 
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. And Elle Fanning's sparkly embroidered Gucci gown was just wow 
! The industry is definitely shifting towards more timeless pieces, which I think is a great direction to take 
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i'm so here for wunmi mosaku's canary yellow gown by matthew reisman, it's just so vibrant and gorgeous 
. It speaks to a yearning for elegance and restraint in an era where flashy, attention-grabbing fashion has become increasingly prevalent 
. Ultimately, this trend signals a shift towards more understated yet refined fashion – one that values quality over quantity