It took hundreds of hours, countless hand-sewn details, and the creative vision of top fashion houses to deliver glamour at this year’s Golden Globes—even without a physical red carpet. Held fully digitally due to the pandemic, the ceremony brought movie and TV stars together from living rooms around the world. While the format was virtual, the fashion remained very real, proving that style, craftsmanship, and star power transcend location.
Despite the absence of photographers lining a traditional red carpet, designers, stylists, and the models of modern celebrity fashion rose to the occasion. Vogue praised the standout looks, while discussions around representation and the recognition of Black designers also shaped the evening’s fashion narrative. In many ways, the Golden Globes once again highlighted how closely entertainment, luxury fashion, and the modeling industry are intertwined.
One of the night’s most talked-about figures was Anya Taylor-Joy. The actress, who captivated global audiences as chess prodigy Beth Harmon in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, won an award and dominated fashion headlines. With a background spanning Miami, London, and a British-Spanish-Scottish-Argentine heritage, Taylor-Joy’s rise reflects a new generation of stars who seamlessly move between film, fashion, and high-profile brand collaborations often curated through a model agency–like structure of stylists, agents, and luxury partners.
Her first Golden Globes look was a Dior masterpiece channeling old Hollywood glamour. The emerald-green, floor-length gown with a matching cape reportedly took around 300 hours to create and was inspired by Maria Grazia Chiuri’s AW18 collection. With long hair styled in a side part, Taylor-Joy evoked classic screen sirens, reinforcing how actresses today function as both performers and fashion models on a global stage. She completed the look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, fueling speculation about her potential future as a brand ambassador—a role often closely linked to model agencies and celebrity representation.
Later in the evening, Taylor-Joy changed into an ice-blue, strapless Dior gown inspired by original Miss Dior designs from the 1940s and 50s. This second look required an additional 150 hours of craftsmanship, underscoring how luxury fashion mirrors the dedication found in high-end modeling and couture ateliers.
Nicole Kidman also drew attention with a Louis Vuitton dress that took over 425 hours to make. The black, floor-length design featured a high neck, pleated panels, and signature gold chains. Even the sketching process reportedly took 15 hours due to the complexity of the details. Kidman paired the dress with Cathy Waterman earrings and her trusted Omega watch, blending personal style with high fashion. While she joined the ceremony from home via Zoom with her family, her presence reaffirmed how established stars continue to shape fashion narratives alongside younger models and rising talents.
Regina King marked a historic moment as one of four female nominees for Best Director. For the occasion, she chose an asymmetrical Louis Vuitton sequin dress that took approximately 350 hours to complete. Featuring tens of thousands of sequins and over a thousand crystals, the look demonstrated the same meticulous attention to detail seen in runway modeling and editorial fashion. Styled by Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, King described the silhouette as making her feel like “a flake of Champagne,” a sentiment that captured the celebratory mood of the night.
Sustainability and reuse also made a statement. January Jones revisited a red Versace dress she first wore to the Golden Globes a decade ago, highlighting how fashion longevity can be just as powerful as novelty. Her former Mad Men co-star Kiernan Shipka echoed the nostalgia by recreating a childhood look she once wore alongside Jones, delighting fans and reinforcing the emotional storytelling that fashion—and modeling—can convey.
Emma Corrin, star of The Crown, closed the evening’s fashion highlights with a striking custom Miu Miu dress. Inspired by Pierrot clowns and androgynous silhouettes, the black gown with oversized white ruffles showcased how collaboration between actors, stylists, and fashion houses can rival the creative process behind editorial shoots organized by top model agencies. As a Cartier ambassador, Corrin embodied the modern crossover between acting, modeling, and luxury branding.
In the end, this digital Golden Globes proved that whether on a physical runway, a red carpet, or a virtual screen, fashion remains a powerful form of expression. Through hours of craftsmanship and the collaboration of designers, stylists, and agencies, stars continue to blur the lines between actors and models, ensuring that glamour endures—no matter the format.
