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Best red carpet fashion at the 2023 Critics’ Choice Awards
From Michelle Yeoh to Lily James, see the best-dressed celebrities at the 28th Critics’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
The Critics’ Choice Awards returned to their regular time slot in January after the 2022 ceremony was delayed by more than two months amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. And all eyes were on the red carpet as the stars arrived at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in LA on Sunday evening.
In a night of understated fashion, many attendees opted for black dresses, but there were plenty of eye-catching silhouettes in between, from the asymmetrical ruffles of Quinta Brunson’s Robert Wun gown to Angela Bassett’s striking Christian Siriano design.
Lily James, nominated for her role in “Pam & Tommy,” stunned in a black Oscar de la Renta dress with a large silk bow at the waist. And there were pops of color, too, with “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Michelle Yeoh wearing a pink and black Carolina Herrera strapless dress with dramatic sleeves and Julia Garner arriving in a sheer red Ferragamo dress on a bandeau bra from Skims.
Elsewhere, metallics and sequins proved popular. “The White Lotus” actor Aubrey Plaza wowed in a glittering Louis Vuitton gown with colorful gradient accents, while “The Woman King” star Thuso Mbedu rocked a gown embellished with gold, silver and bronze, also of the French brand. Nominees Amanda Seyfried and Sheryl Lee Ralph of “Abbott Elementary” opted for gold gowns by Dior and Jovana Louis, respectively.
In a trend seen on recent red carpets, Elle Fanning and Janelle Monáe were among the stars who wore cut-out dresses.
Men of the night embraced a range of hues, from Andrew Garfield’s camel Zegna suit to Henry Golding’s eye-catching teal suit. Ke Huy Quan, Billy Eichner and Harry Shum Jr. they were among the many attendees who arrived in shades of maroon, on a night where many male guests eschewed the conventional black-tie dress code.
See some of the best looks from the red carpet below.
“White Lotus” star Aubrey Plaza in a Louis Vuitton sequin dress with gradient accents and Pomellato jewels. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images
Ke Huy Quan, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Nominated for her role in “The Whale,” Sadie Sink arrived in a black silk Chanel gown with an embroidered bandeau top. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Amanda Seyfried’s Dior Haute Couture gown was cut from a single piece of gold lamé chiffon. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images
Nominated for his role in “Reservation Dogs,” D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai arrived in a low-cut black dress with wide-leg pants. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Michelle Yeoh turned heads in a Carolina Herrera dress and De Beers jewelry, while “Everything Everywhere All at Once” co-star Stephanie Hsu wore Valentino. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Angela Bassett wore a striking black dress by Christian Siriano. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images
Costume designer Catherine Martin, actor Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann earned individual nominations for their work in the Elvis Presley biopic, “Elvis.” Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images North
Julia Garner in a sheer red Ferragamo dress. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images
Jessica Betts with her wife Niecy Nash-Betts, who was nominated for her performance in “Dahmer.” Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images
Andrew Garfield paired his camel colored Zegna suit with an Omega watch. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Janelle Monáe in a Vera Wang halter dress. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Zoe Kazan, wearing a Rodarte dress, poses with partner Paul Dano, who wore a Dolce & Gabbana suit. Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Natasha Lyonne, who appeared in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” arrived wearing Gucci. Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Sheryl Lee Ralph looked golden in a Jovana Louis dress and Misho jewelry. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images
Billy Eichner was one of several men who wore a maroon suit on the red carpet. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Harry Shum Jr., part of the Best Ensemble-nominated “Everything Everywhere All at Once” cast, arrived in a dark velvet suit. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Elle Fanning in a cropped dress from Alexander McQueen’s Spring-Summer 2023 collection. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images
Quinta Brunson in a figure-hugging ruffled dress by London-based fashion label Robert Wun. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Anya Taylor-Joy in a nude Dior Haute Couture dress. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Cate Blanchett opted for a Max Mara dress and Louis Vuitton jewelry. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images
“Abbott Elementary” star Tyler James Williams arrived in an AP Milan dress and Cartier jewelry. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images
Nominated for her role in “The Fabelmans,” Michelle Williams wowed in a one-shoulder gold Louis Vuitton gown. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images
“Severance” actor Britt Lower opted for a pantsuit and cape. Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Henry Golding looked suave in a dark velvet suit. Credit: Christopher Polk/Variety/Getty Images
Composer of the score “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, Ludwig Göransson. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images
Thuso Mbedu, star of “The Woman King”, in a Louis Vuitton dress adorned with gold, silver and bronze sequins. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Anna Sawai in a sleeveless dress from the Spring-Summer 2023 collection by Acne Studios. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
TikTok sensation Reece Feldman wore an ‘X-ray’ T-shirt by unisex brand Figi Studios. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Kelsey Asbille in a pleated dress with a strap at the neck by Saint Laurent. Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Top photo: Lily James in a black Oscar de la Renta dress with a large silk bow (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)