January 2026 - Fashion

Wearing a strapless column dress from the Carolina Herrera Spring 2026 collection, Leighton delivered a look that felt like a welcome jolt of lightness in the middle of winter. The soft lilac hue alone lifts the mood, especially when much of awards season leans darker. The silhouette was simple, but far from plain. Her jewellery choices complemented the gown beautifully. Leighton wore earrings from the Chopard Haute Joaillerie Collection in 18k white gold with pink sapphires and diamonds, paired with a ring from the L’Heure du Diamant Collection. Her makeup was fresh and softly defined, with lilac eye makeup, a soft red lip and luminous skin that worked perfectly with the colour palette of the gown. Loose, softly waved hair framed her face, reinforcing the effortless feel of the entire look.

Elle Fanning brought early 2000s glamour to the red carpet in a gold gown by Ralph Lauren for the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday in Santa Monica, Calif.

The “Sentimental Value” star, styled by Samantha McMillen, wore a dress from Ralph Lauren’s fall 2003 ready-to-wear collection. The gold sleeveless gown featured a plunging neckline with draped fabric at the base, a fitted silhouette and short, flowing train.

The glamorous look was designed with allover gold bugle beads in a shade of muted gold, giving the dress a chainmail-like material quality. With the gloss of camera lights, Fanning’s dress also possessed a visual liquid element.