Another awards season has officially begun, with the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards kicking off Sunday night at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
And while stars are certainly picking up the fashion pace and saving their best looks for the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and Oscars, there was no shortage of glorious style moments on last night’s red carpet, from Chase Infinity’s perfectly draped Louis Vuitton two-piece to Elle Fanning’s archival gold Ralph Lauren dress.
Below are the best dressed at the ceremony.
chase infinity
The One Battle After Another star stole the show in a butter yellow crepe georgette Louis Vuitton set that consisted of a crop top that exposed her abs and a matching skirt. Messika Diamond ended things.
ariana grande
Paying homage to Dearhan Carroll’s iconic 1969 Oscars look, the “Wicked: For Good” actress hit the carpet in this dreamy pink satin Alberta Ferretti dress covered with a floor-length embellished tulle cape.
Swarovski jewelry and a new, darker dye job provided the perfect complement. Goodbye, blonde Glinda!
Elle Fanning
The “Sentimental Value” star turned sweetness into spice at the Critics’ Choice Awards, opting for a gorgeous gold dress from Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2003 collection and some Cartier rings.
The plunging neckline and plunging back were a welcome change from the princess-worthy pastel dresses Fanning usually chooses.
Michael B. Jordan
The ‘Sinners’ nominee looked sharp as ever in a burgundy double-breasted Louis Vuitton suit with David Yuman jewels.
Denny Benton
The “Gilded Age” actress looked absolutely gorgeous in a custom silk-satin bralette, underbust corset, and bias-cut skirt by Back My. Baetyl Fine Jewelry pieces studded with complementary blue tanzanite and fiery garnet tied everything together.
Teyana Taylor
Continuing her hot streak on the red carpet, the “One Battle After Another” beauty broke red carpet convention with this Saint Laurent men’s look featuring thigh-high boots previously featured on Alexander Skarsgard, Brad Pitt, and Pedro Pascal. Could it be said that Taylor wore diamonds best, as she completed her ensemble with Tiffany diamonds?
leighton meester
Blair Waldorf would surely approve of this beautiful lavender Carolina Herrera column styled with elegant Chopard jewelry and sparkling makeup.
Audrey Nuna
How about some capital F fashion at the Critics’ Choice Awards?! ‘KPop Demon Hunter’ Noona turned heads with her Marc Jacobs circular look, which she teamed with a crystal brooch, quirky bubble pumps, a twisted top knot, and an Ahikoza bag.
Justin Lupe
The “Nobody Wants This” actress looked minty fresh in a bow-knotted chiffon Prada dress embellished with diamonds and pearls by Boucheron.
Ego Nwodim
A lady in red clothes! The “Saturday Night Live” alum wowed in this high-slit Scarlett Carolina Herrera look, complete with a subtle black bow. Her look was completed with Fred Leighton jewelry, including 1920s diamond drop earrings and an antique ruby ring.
