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Celebrities to Watch at the Golden Globes: Handicapping the Fashion Winners
Given that every movie critic I know is busy handicapping the winners of the Golden Globes on Sunday, I thought I might as well chime in, fashionwise. After all, the pool of well-dressed actresses at this event is, perhaps, the greatest of any awards show, given the best-actress-trifecta of stars in dramatic films, comedy/musical films and TV shows. Arguably, it’s a bigger fashion event than the Oscars, at least when it comes to frocks and frippery.
Especially because, for the first time in a long while, pretty much every woman on this list is a relatively adventurous dresser — and, perhaps more important, not tied to a specific brand. Hallelujah!
Indeed, this is the first time in recent memory where we have such an eclectic group of dressers, all of whom also understand the uses of the red carpet. In other words, this is a more unpredictable (fashion) race than usual. Which should make it a lot more fun to watch.
Expect lots of color, and perhaps even a surprising hemline or two. We may finally escape the curse of the strapless fishtail gown.
So who is worth watching this weekend? These are the names on my list, and why (and a few guesses about what to expect):
Rosamund Pike (“Gone Girl”) — Forget that Alexander McQueen mini-tent misstep at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. She works elegance as well as anyone. Even when she’s pregnant.
Julianne Moore (“Still Alice”) — My money’s on Tom Ford, but, as her recent Delpozo at said Palm Springs event demonstrates, she could wear anyone.
Felicity Jones (“The Theory of Everything”) — She once modeled for Dolce & Gabbana. Could we see a repeat?
Reese Witherspoon (“Wild”) — From vintage Dior to Calvin Klein, she also has a history of being anyone’s girl.
Jennifer Aniston (“Cake”) — My guess is that it will be tight. And black. And that she will go with a big name to coincide with her big Oscar campaign. But wouldn’t it be interesting if she decided to stay true to the film and take the indie route?
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Amy Adams, in Valentino, at the 2014 Golden Globes.Credit Paul Buck/European Pressphoto AgencyAmy Adams (“Big Eyes”) — She’s been a loyal Gucci girl in recent appearances, and it would be considerate if she paid the work of the departing Gucci designer Frida Giannini one last homage. However, she did look awfully good in that Valentino at the Globes last year.
Helen Mirren (“The Hundred-Foot Journey”) — This woman knows how to work the red carpet at her age better than any other mature star I know.
Emily Blunt (“Into the Woods”) — Smart, in every sense of the word.
Jessica Chastain (“A Most Violent Year”) — She does the old-fashioned-glamour look better than any of her peers.
Keira Knightley (“The Imitation Game”) — Another lesson in pregnancy chic. And O.K., well, one of the few exceptions to the branded-dress rule. Expect Chanel.
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Emma Stone, in Thakoon, at the 2014 Met Costume Institute Gala.CreditJosh Haner/The New York TimesEmma Stone (“Birdman”) — She’s always looked great in Lanvin, but she also looked great in two-tone pink Thakoon at the Met Costume Institute Ball.
Claire Danes/Julianna Margulies (“Homeland” / “The Good Wife”) — Both are longtime friends and fans of Narciso Rodriguez. Odds are one will wear his gowns. (His pre-fall collection included a particularly great tuxedo jumpsuit, and that would be something to see.)
Robin Wright (“House of Cards”) — She has a major say in dressing her character in “House of Cards.” Also herself.
Maggie Gyllenhaal (“The Honorable Woman”) — Remember her floral Dries Van Noten at the 2010 Oscars? Here’s hoping she brings that designer back into the formal fray.
Lena Dunham (“Girls”) — Because sometimes she looks like a train wreck, and sometimes she looks terrific, but she never looks like anyone else.
Anyway, I’ll be live-tweeting the event, so you can check back in to see if any of the above is correct (or argue with my opinions). My colleague Alexandra Jacobs will be writing her signature trenchant review, and afterward, we’ll do a which-brand-won-the-night tally.
