This Week, Celebrities Gave Virtual Events Real Fashion Moments

This week’s proliferation of digital press tours and socially-distanced awards shows didn’t skimp on the fashion. The events may have been (mostly) virtual, but the attendees provided plenty of real-world style inspiration. Celebrities have embraced the new normal with flair, sourcing the latest runway collectsions and expanding their repertoires in the process. Case in point: as Lily Collins spread the word about Emily in Paris, her new show from Sex and the City creator Darren Star, she brought out the Saint Laurent. Typically at home in a flirty cocktail dress or ultra-feminine gown, Collins showed off another side in Anthony Vaccarello’s haute bourgeois powder blue blazer and latex leggings. Sexy, sophisticated, and fittingly Parisian, her look was a winning departure.

At the premiere of her horror film Antebellum, Janelle Monae channeled classic elegance in Elie Saab’s lace and sequin laden ball gown. The all-black piece from the designer’s spring 2020 runway was given an edgy update thanks to Monae’s layers of diamond chokers and strategic application of facial glitter. Co-star Achok Majak stuck with the inky color palette but took things in a different direction with a tie-dye blouse, high-waisted leather harem pants, and Gucci’s towering platforms. The cherry on top of her red carpet debut was a mask featuring the film’s butterfly motif.

Impressive details kept things interesting at a global slate of parties and premieres. At Bulgari’s Baroko party in Rome, the focus was (naturally) on jewelry with Anna Cleveland’s geometric ruby and diamond necklace accenting a jewel tone corseted gown from Vivienne Westwood. Lily Aldridge went against the grain at the ACM Awards in burgundy and black Proenza Schouler number paired with square-toe sandals. When everyone else is playing with sparkles, spangles, and embellishment, going minimal makes a statement. A little bit country, a little bit rock ’n’roll, Aldridge’s sleek look gave the night its fashion high point.