The red carpet at last night’s Emmy Awards was a scorcher.
As the mercury rose to 90 degrees, the looks burned bright like the sun, with yellow in all its shades outshining everything else.
Taylor Schilling of “Orange Is the New Black” opted out of both those colors — instead favoring a one-shouldered Stella McCartney gown in the headline hue. Padma Lakshmi preferred her yellow dazzler in a jewel-toned citrine by Romona Keveza. Kiernan Shipka, a precocious fashionista showing everyone how it’s done at 15, pulled out a fashion-forward Dior couture peplum top in a sweet-tart lemon print over black pants.
Beyond the California sunshine, the spectrum opened up to a rainbow heavy on blue, pink and cranberry. Jaimie Alexander, star of NBC’s new “Blindspot,” and Ellie Kemper of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” both wore all the colors at once. Alexander managed to look sexy in skin-concealing Armani Privé, while Kemper broke up the monotone monotony in a chevron-patterned Naeem Khan.
A few embraced the ’80s resurgence in fashion. Kerry Washington got her big-shouldered silver Marc Jacobs dress straight off last week’s New York runway. And “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson channeled a tough little Cookie in her chain-strap Alexander Wang gown. By strange coincidence, “Homeland” actress Claire Danes also sported chains on her grape Prada gown. “You’ve got weapons,” said Ryan Seacrest.
That’s dressing for the red carpet, Ryan. You’ve got to pack some heat.
The Hits
Kerry Washington in Marc Jacobs
Kerry WashingtonFilmMagic (2)No “Scandal” here. Washington looked fierce and fresh — the dress debuted on the designer’s runway a mere four days ago.
Kiernan Shipka in Dior couture
Kiernan ShipkaGetty Images (2)How does the “Mad Men” co-star have this much style at just 15? Amazing.
Taraji P. Henson in Alexander Wang
Taraji P. HensonGetty Images (2)Was there ever any doubt that Cookie would deliver?
Claire Danes in Prada
Claire DanesWireImage (2)She’s the chain attraction. This gown’s simple — but the sparkle lends just enough oomph.
Taylor Schilling in Stella McCartney
Taylor SchillingFilmMagic ; Getty ImagesForget orange — canary yellow is criminally good on Schilling.
Padma Lakshmi in Romona Keveza
Padma LakshmiEPA ; WireImageEat your heart out! The “Top Chef” judge cuts a striking figure in this citrine gown.
Emma Roberts in Jenny Packham
Emma RobertsFilmMagic (2)Roberts toasts old Hollywood glamour in her champagne dress.
Jaimie Alexander in Armani Privé
Jaimie AlexanderWireImage ; EPA The “Blindspot” star shines in this amazing Technicolor dream dress.
Christina Hendricks in Naeem Khan
Christina HendricksWireImage (2)Art Deco dame!
Amy Schumer in Zac Posen
Amy SchumerGetty Images (2)The “Trainwreck” actress rocks teal like a red carpet pro.
Ellie Kemper in Naeem Khan
Ellie KemperGetty Images (2)The star of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” brings a little kaleidoscopic magic to the red carpet.
The Misses
Heidi Klum in Versace
Heidi KlumAP ; WireImageVery Big Bird. Or, as people on Twitter put it …
Laura Prepon in Christian Siriano
Laura PreponWireImage (2)We love Joan Collins, too, but … no.
Nazanin Boniadi in Stephane Rolland
Nazanin BoniadiNazanin BoniadiOops, looks like a bit of toilet tissue got stuck to her breast.
Porsha Williams in who-knows-what
Porsha WilliamsWireImage (2)The prom look is dusty, Porsha. Plus, who invited you?
