Updated September 15, 2026 — 11:51am, first published September 15, 2026 — 8:16am
With the 78th Emmys coinciding with the passing of nine-time award winner and costume designer Bob Mackie, there’s extra pressure on celebrities to really show out on the navy carpet.
Some might scoff at another red carpet best dressed list topped by Zendaya, but how could you when she looks this phenomenal? Sporting her new pixie cut in custom Prada, she is a masterclass in style supremacy.
On the evening that could end with her breaking various records, the Euphoria actor looked appropriately standout in the plunging platinum dress that was dripping with crystal embellishments and accessorised with Mikimoto diamond and pearl jewellery.
Zendaya. Getty Images “There’s an elegance to pearls that will always be classic, but the way Zendaya wears them tonight feels completely of the moment,” stylist Law Roach said of the jewellery choices.
Speaking of those related to Spiderman, that famous line – “with great power comes great responsibility” – came to mind at this Emmys because Aunt Mae could have been speaking about frills.
There were a lot of them on the carpet and some celebrities didn’t quite nail the balance like 24-year-old Lukita Maxwell did. The Shrinking actor was the picture of youthful elegance in a custom gold Louis Vuitton gown, which had just enough frill to make it feel fun rather than frumpy.
Lukita Maxwell. Getty Images Ayo Edebiri. Getty Images In a similar vein, Maxwell might have been taking cue
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