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Connor Story attended the 2026 Actor Awards wearing a Tiffany diamond choker, sunglasses, and a suit.
The hot rival star continues to make great strides this season.
His red carpet appearances have been an important part of his rise to fame.
Connor Story may be new to awards season, but he’s already proven he understands the power of a good suit and a little sparkle.
After hosting SNL in New York City last night, the heated rivalry made an appearance at the Actors Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) in Los Angeles, where ELLE attended the ceremony as its first official fashion partner. For the first time in the show’s history, the red carpet carries an official theme: “Reimagining Hollywood Glamour of the 20s and 30s,” a mandate shaped in collaboration with ELLE, encouraging attendees to reimagine classic studio-era style through a modern lens. For the occasion, Story wore an elegant grey-brown suit, paired with a Tiffany diamond choker and sunglasses.
Before stepping onto tonight’s carpet, Storie was already playing a key role in this year’s awards show, helping announce the nominees during a livestream last month.
The actor quickly established a unique identity on the red carpet during this year’s awards show. At last month’s Golden Globes, he opted for a sharp Saint Laurent suit complete with Tiffany jewelry.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, stylist James Yardley explained their philosophy: “We don’t style him with elements of costume, which we definitely don’t, but we style him in a way that pays homage to some of the most iconic men in Hollywood history,” Yardley added. “We’re not just wearing bright colors for the sake of it, we’re not just wearing flashy clothes to get attention. I think the styling is understated, clean, and well-fitting.”
The story itself also talks about discovering fashion in real time. In a recent VMAN cover story, he admitted: “Fashion has never been my thing, but when you wear really nice clothes, you understand why people love fashion.” “And you can see right away how important the material is, like between $50 jeans and $500 jeans. You can really feel the difference.”
That appreciation for craftsmanship is a natural fit with tonight’s theme. Story has been drawn to statement suits all season. It’s an aesthetic that reflects the sophisticated glamor that’s garnering attention at this year’s acting awards. In the same VMAN interview, he emphasized, “Especially when it comes to tailoring. Once you really fit your body, it’s hard to go back to ready-to-wear pants. It’s just fun.”
Following the huge success of Rivals, which catapulted him and co-star Hudson Williams into global headlines, Story’s red carpet appearances are an extension of his Old Hollywood-leaning style evolution.
