In all the noise around the Golden Globes, the Governors awards almost slipped by without anyone noticing this year. If you haven't heard of them, the Governors awards are hosted by the Academy (also responsible for the Oscars) and it is a night for the testimonial awards that used to be given at the actual Oscars ceremony. This show has no limit on the length of acceptance speeches and honours it's winners for extraordinary lifetime achievements and consistent, industry-shaping careers. This is one of the more formal events of awards season, meaning a lot of black tie attire, so less room for creative freedom in the wardrobe department, however, this year saw some celebrities really go all out.
First of all, one guest who is on everyone's radar at the moment but didn't place on either list: Margot Robbie. She was just there - this time wearing a Celine - once again looking blah, which really is an amazing talent for one of the most beautiful women on earth. She never looks bad enough to place on the worst dressed list, but also barely ever shows up and gives us an iconic fashion moment (maybe her stylist is trying to make the world a little bit more fair?)
Now that's out of the way, let's talk about some of the best and worst dressed of the night, and as always, we'll finish with a top 3 and worst 3 looks of the night. For now, we'll look at who rocked the red carpet.
Best dressed
1/9
Natalie Portman in Schiaparelli
Most of the Schiaparelli looks we see on the red carpet are over the top, covered in gold bones or body parts and exaggerated proportions, but this dress is simpler than all of them, yet it still feels sexy (almost dominatrix-y) from the chain element on the neckline and the cutout to reveal the chest.
2/9
Olivia Rodrigo in vintage Saint Laurent
If you're going to do black tie dress, and keep it simple, this is how you do it. This gorgeous silk slip dress is vintage Saint Laurent, which feels as timeless as ever. The slight detail of the velvet bodice creates intrigue in textures and highlights the figure immaculately. This is how you do a black dress.
3/9
Carey Mulligan in Celine
Refined, simple, chic. This look is everything you want from a black tie dress and more, with the white asymmetrical structured piece at the top of the bustier.
4/9
Rosamund Pike in Erdem
This look received mixed opinions by everyone, but I truly think Rosamund looks incredible. The colour palette is fabulous, the floral motifs on the dress are beautiful and the shape is intriguing. Granted the cut is very low on the chest, but other than that I adore this piece.
5/9
Ayo Edebiri in Proenza Schouler
This look is the epitome of understated elegance. The gathering above the knee creates an almost fishtail style skirt at the bottom of the dress, which makes this more than just a piece of fabric on a body, but it's not trying too hard to be more than what it is, which is very refreshing.
6/9
Jurnee Smollett in Louis Vuitton
Once again, the only thing that I don't love about this dress is the cut of the neckline, otherwise this is a great look. Very clearly, lace is back in this year and this gown is a perfect, up-to-date demonstration of how elegant and sexy it can be.
7/9
Fantasia Barrino in Ronny Kobo
After a flop on the Golden Globes red carpet several nights prior, it was such a relief to see Fantasia in this gorgeous custom strapless gown from Ronny Kobo. It feels like a nod to Old Hollywood glamour which is always a win in my books.
8/9
Greta Lee in Bottega Veneta
Everyone look out, Greta Lee is going to dominate the red carpet this awards season, I'm calling it now. From the Loewe look at the Golden Globes, to this Bottega beauty, Greta is showing us a completely different take on red carpet style, one that I am more than excited to see.
9/9
Florence Pugh in Rodarte
Do I love this? Yes. Do I hate this? Yes. Once again, my predicted trend of peplum is coming up, but I'm actually not mad about it. It's brilliant to see Florence in something other than a sheer, chiffon Valentino gown, so I'm here for this moment, I think...
Before we move onto the not so great, I wanted to make a little side note, to mention one stand out look from the night, that doesn't really fit into Best or Worst Dressed because it made no sense for the event but was still a moment.
Shailene Woodley in Carolina Herrera
I think this look was potentially the best of the night - controversial I know - but it was just not meant for this carpet. It feels like something Carolina Herrera herself would wear during at Italian summer (fitting for Shailene's recent movie: Ferrari). The two shades of green, one muted and pastel, the other bold, loud and vibrant, don't clash at all and make for a really youthful, fresh and somehow subtle look. The bows on the spaghetti straps feel very current, as well as casual yet refined. The separation of the two colours on the dress - which happens not at the meeting of the bodice with the skirt, but rather several inches north of the skirt, at the bottom ribs - creates impeccable proportions and accentuates the waist. I adore this look, even though it wasn't fitting for this event.
And now, as always, some celebrities just missed the mark - some of them were aiming in the opposite direction it appears. So let's discuss the looks that just shouldn't have walked the carpet (as per usual, these are just my opinions, so let me know what you think).
Worst Dressed
1/7
Angela Basset in Dolce and Gabbana
Have we not moved past the obvious mermaid dress era?? Also, the mismatched belt in silver, over the gold and orange tones of the gown just hurts my eyes. I can't figure out where they are trying to create a waist, which they clearly needed, because the dress does not even fit! For a name like Dolce, you would think that details such as shape, fit and finishes would be a given.
2/7
Penelope Cruz in Chanel
All I see is a toilet paper skirt - or at best, a cheap bed linen creased as can be - topped with part of a nice vintage Chanel couture dress, which has also been ruined with golden flower buttons that mess up the shape and hide the only redeeming factor of this gown. (Side note - Penelope was the best part of Ferrari, so this look hurts).
3/7
Emma Stone in Fendi Couture
This looks like what would happen if the Fendi team was made up of 5 year olds. The sequins are atrocious, the skirt portion fits so poorly and seems to be a last minute creation that never got finished. The one redeeming quality of this ensemble is the placement of the top piece over her shoulders, you can't miss with a dramatic collar bone moment.
4/7
Da'Vine Joy Randolph in Tony Ward
Another occasion in which the mermaid style gown has let us down. The fabric looks incredibly cheap, the sash-esque placing of the fabric at the neckline looks like an afterthought, the beads were a moment of inspiration that gave up on itself.
5/7
Julianne Moore in Valentino
I hear Julianne Moore in Valentino and immediately picture the look she wore to the Venice Film Festival in 2022, or even the black gown she wore to the London premiere of 'Sharper'. Safe to say, Julianne is a sucker for a cape - especially from Valentino - but for some reason, this look just doesn't hit the same spot. This gown is simple in the sense that there is one motif throughout the entire dress, yet it feels totally overwhelming and busy when you look at it. She simultaneously looks like a reflective disco ball as well as someone weighed down by a heavy chainmail duvet.
6/7
Barry Keoghan in Stella McCartney
After Barry's recent success with Emerald Fennell's Saltburn, he has the potential to be the most talked about man on every red carpet this season. Yet it seems his stylist wants to stick to one theme: underwhelming.
7/7
Claire Foy in Rodarte
Finishing off today with this Rodarte mess. The fit, the fabric, the way it falls, the clashing between the gown and the sleeve, this is all too much. Rodarte is usually great at telling a story, leaning into a fantasy and create something magical, but this just comes across as a project that was never supposed to be made. I like the direction the sleeves are taking us in, so would have loved to see them play into that concept a little more. Essentially, I have had enough with women on red carpets looking like disco balls. Thank you XOXO
All in all, it was another pretty average red carpet, but with some beautiful - albeit unmemorable - moments. In terms of best and worst looks overall:
Top 3
Worst 3
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