22 Established 1961 Lifestyle Fashion Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Emmys fashion: White-hot, glamorous and political

Scarlett Johansson attends the 70th Emmy Kristen Bell Issa Rae Joey King Awards at Microsoft Theater. — AFP photos

nder a bright California sun, Tinseltown’s A-listers sparkled on the Emmys red carpet on Monday in Usultry satin dresses, eye-catching beaded gowns- and even a few pairs of sneakers-as they gathered to honor the best in television. From white-hot frocks to sexy pantsuits to sartorial statements that are political too, the following is a look at the styles and trends making waves at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles:

White Hot Once upon a time, US fashion mavens said wearing white after Labor Day in early September was a definite no-no. But on a summery afternoon in the City of Angels, with the mercury hitting 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius), white gowns were white-hot. Actress Scarlett Johansson, the girlfriend of Emmys host Colin Jost, wore a sizzling, sculptural strapless gown with a plunging V neckline and a daring slit. Brian Tyree Henry Kristen Bell, star of NBC’s nominated comedy “The Good Place,” looked elegant in a long-sleeve form-fitting white column dress, her hair pulled back in a classic bun. “This Is Us” star Sterling K Brown, a favorite to take For the guys, “This Is Us” star Milo Ventimiglia-minus the home the Emmy for best lead actor in a drama, was the mustache his character Jack Pearson is known for-and epitome of cool in a traditional Dolce and Gabbana tuxe- “Atlanta” star Lakeith Stanfield went with old-school white do and dark sunglasses. Brian Tyree Henry, a nominee for dinner jackets. And RuPaul-already a winner for best reali- best supporting actor in a comedy for “Atlanta,” paired ty show host for “RuPaul’s Drag Race”-rocked a killer dou- mirrored blue round glasses with his snappy orange chevron-patterned jacket. ble-breasted Calvin Klein white suit with the Statue of Tatiana Maslany Liberty emblazoned in a black pattern on the jacket. Making a (political) statement Hollywood red carpets have been criticized in recent Women wear the trousers Evan Rachel Wood During the last awards season, “Westworld” star Evan years for turning into vapid affairs, especially in the wake Rachel Wood wore trouser suits to every event to make a of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements. At the statement. At the Emmys, the women of Hollywood fol- Emmys, the stars were asked deeper questions-but some lowed her example. Issa Rae, the creator and star of HBO didn’t need to be asked. Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis, comedy “Insecure,” looked regal in a crystal-beaded who stars on ABC’s nominated comedy “black-ish,” let gauzy pale blue Vera Wang gown, which opened to reveal the clothes do the talking. She wore a custom Nike pants underneath. sweater and leggings in support of former San Francisco Tatiana Maslany, who is nominated for lead actress in 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. a drama for “Black Orphan,” wore a daring Christian “I am wearing Nike to applaud them for supporting Siriano ensemble, with a chartreuse one-shoulder top and Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice black pants. And “Saturday Night Live” star Leslie Jones- and police brutality,” she told Hollywood news outlet hoping to win her first Emmy-slayed in an iridescent pink Variety. Kaepernick, who was effectively blacklisted by and blue suit, also from Siriano. the National Football League after kneeling during the US national anthem in 2016 in solidarity with the “Black The future’s so bright... Lives Matter” movement, is featured in Nike’s latest ad In Los Angeles, sunglasses are de rigueur, so it’s no campaign. — AFP surprise they were the must-have red carpet accessory.

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