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Red carpet season is underway and some of the biggest names in television gathered at the Peacock Theater in LA on Sunday for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Returning to their normal September slot (after actors’ and writers’ strikes pushed last year’s ceremony to mid-January), the Emmys often hint at which TV shows will win the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards next. They also frequently predict the eveningwear trends that will dominate Hollywood in the months ahead.

The evening’s red carpet was a relatively subdued affair, with many attendees opting for dark, floor-length gowns, classic silhouettes, and column dresses. There were still plenty of cute details amid the conventionally elegant black ensembles, from the subtle gold detailing of Laverne Cox’s vintage Alexander McQueen look to the sparkling pavé neckline of Selena Gomez’s Ralph Lauren halter dress.

Some of the night’s best moments, however, came in a much lighter shade: pink. There was the bubblegum hue of Meryl Streep’s pantsuit and pussy bow blouse, and the dusty pink of Hannah Einbinder’s crepe jersey and tulle Louis Vuitton gown. Eiza González and Aja Naomi King, in Tamara Ralph and Giambattista Valli, respectively, also got in on the trend.

Elsewhere, attendees played with bold materials, including “The Bear” actor Ayo Edebiri, who wowed in a mosaic-like, sequined Bottega Veneta outfit, and Quinta Bruson, whose strapless Georges Chakra couture mermaid gown looked almost liquid. Kristen Wiig (in Oscar de la Renta) and Gillian Anderson (in Emilia Wickstead) were among those who wowed in silver, metallic — and, in the case of Ella Purnell’s Rabanne number, chainmail — gowns.

In the menswear department, many attendees eschewed traditional black tie in favor of something a little more flamboyant. “Abbott Elementary” star Chris Perfetti wowed in a theatrically pleated shirt from Christian Siriano’s spring 2025 collection, while “Fallout” star Aaron Moten arrived in an all-red Kenzo suit with a Nehru collar. “The Traitors” actor Alan Cumming and fellow Scot Richard Gadd, creator of “Baby Reindeer,” both wore kilts, the former’s plaid cummerbund train peeking out from his cream Teddy von Ranson jacket to serve as a scarf.

Even the men who opted for a more conventional fit added playful touches, from presenter Dan Levy’s sculptural Loewe neckline to the silky unbuttoned shirt of Jonathan Bailey’s Giorgio Armani suit.

Check out some of the best red carpet looks from the evening below.