September 12, 2022

Emmys 2022: Red carpet fashion from television's biggest night

Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Zendaya arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Sept. 12, 2022.

Celebrities showed up Monday night to the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in dazzling red carpet looks that will be remembered for years to come.

From high-fashion couture to classically elegant moments, a number of stars made viewers do a double-take, including Laverne Cox, who looked fabulous in a futuristic mini dress, and Britt Lower who brought some shine to the carpet in a sparkling metallic gown.

Other standout looks came from Emmy-awarding winning "Euphoria" star Zendaya, who made a statement in an elegant look from Italian luxury fashion house Valentino, as well as "Abbott Elementary" star, writer, creator and executive producer Quinta Brunson, who wore a gorgeous gilded look designed by Dolce & Gabbana.

Just ahead, check out some of the most memorable looks from the 2022 Emmys.

Zendaya

Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Zendaya arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Sept. 12, 2022.

Touted as one of the evening's best dressed, the "Euphoria" actress brought huge glamor to the carpet in a voluminous black strapless gown from Italian luxury fashion house Valentino.

Sydney Sweeney

Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Sydney Sweeney arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on Sept. 12, 2022.

The "Euphoria" actress was hard to miss in a floral print ensemble custom-made by Oscar de la Renta.

Quinta Brunson

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Quinta Brunson attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Brunson wore one of the most captivating looks of the night in a gilded custom gown by Dolce & Gabbana.

MORE: Emmys 2022 red carpet: 'Abbott Elementary' cast steps out on TV's biggest night

Jung Ho-yeon

Evans Vestal Ward/NBC via Getty Images
Hoyeon arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

The Emmy-nominated "Squid Game" star struck a pose in a multi-colored Louis Vuitton dress and strappy black sandals, with a pale pink flower hair pin.

Laverne Cox

Brandon Hickman/NBC via Getty Images
Laverne Cox arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Cox, who also hosted some pre-ceremony red carpet festivities, commanded attention in a sculptured dress by Jean Paul Gaultier and a sleek high ponytail.

Issa Rae

Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images
Issa Rae arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on Sept. 12, 2022.

The "Insecure" star debuted a blunt bob haircut and paired it with a white and black gown featuring a midriff cutout.

Julia Garner

Ringo Chiu/Reuters
Julia Garner arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Sept. 12, 2022.

The Emmy-nominated "Ozark" star wore a stylish Gucci look featuring a diamond-shaped stomach cutout and floral embroidery.

Britt Lower

Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images
Britt Lower arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on Sept. 12, 2022.

The actress sparkled in a Cucculelli Shaheen gown that included matching gloves.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Evans Vestal Ward/NBC via Getty Images
Sheryl Lee Ralph arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater, on Sept. 12, 2022, Los Angeles.

Ralph wowed photographers in a fitted high-leg-slit black and orange gown and an adorned, braided updo.

MORE: Sheryl Lee Ralph talks 'Abbott Elementary' Emmy nomination: 'Don't give up on your dreams'

Natasha Rothwell

Evans Vestal Ward/NBC via Getty Images
Natasha Rothwell arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Rothwell was ravishing in a red dress with a deep-V neckline and stylish puffy sleeves.

Shonda Rhimes

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Shonda Rhimes attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Rhimes glowed in a classy black dress and layered necklaces.

Elle Fanning

Trae Patton/NBC via Getty Images
Elle Fanning arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Fanning wore a striking, custom black and pink gown by Sharon Long, a costume designer on Fanning's Hulu series, "The Great."

Connie Britton

Evans Vestal Ward/NBC via Getty Images
Connie Britton arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

The "White Lotus" actress glowed in a vibrant gown from Monique Lhuillier's Spring/Summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection.

MORE: 2022 Emmys: What to watch for on TV's biggest night

Molly Shannon

Trae Patton/NBC via Getty Images
Molly Shannon arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Shannon wore a beautiful, bright red dress with drop-style earrings.

Hannah Waddingham

Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Hannah Waddingham arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on Sept. 12, 2022.

The "Ted Lasso" star donned an alluring soft pink Dolce & Gabbana ensemble.

Lily James

Evans Vestal Ward/NBC via Getty Images
Lily James arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

James was hard to miss wearing a radiant bronze-toned, corseted Atelier Versace gown.

Ariana DeBose

Richard Shotwell/Invision via AP
Ariana DeBose arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The "West Side Story" actress was photographed wearing a ruched lilac Prabal Gurung dress that included a floral design and sleek cutout.

Jean Smart

Richard Shotwell/Invision via AP
Jean Smart arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Smart seamlessly wore an eggshell-toned dress that was custom designed by Christian Siriano.

Kerry Washington

Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images
Kerry Washington Black attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

The "Scandal" actress was a total dream in a cream-colored high-low look from Elie Saab's Spring/Summer 2022 couture collection.

Editor's Picks

Sandra Oh

Richard Shotwell/Invision via AP
Sandra Oh arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The "Killing Eve" star lit up the carpet in a purple sequin suit by Rodarte.

.

Amy Poehler

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Amy Poehler attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Poehler rocked an alluring shimmering Halston halter-style dress on the red carpet Monday night.

Angela Bassett

Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images
Angela Bassett arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on Sept. 12, 2022.

The actress wore a vibrant yellow dress paired with a bedazzled mini boombox purse.

Chrissy Teigen

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Chrissy Teigen attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater, on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

The model, who is expecting her third child with singer John Legend -- who performed at the the awards show Monday -- wore a bright, dazzling look by Naeem Khan.

MORE: Chrissy Teigen announces she is pregnant: 'We have another on the way'

Rachel Brosnahan

Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images
Rachel Brosnahan arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Sept. 12, 2022.

Brosnahan wore a beautifully adorned blue gown from Pamella Roland's Fall/Winter 2022 collection along with a sleek chignon hairstyle.

Sarah Paulson

Richard Shotwell/Invision via AP
Sarah Paulson arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Paulson turned heads in a custom two-piece Louis Vuitton look that she paired with a studded belt.

Reese Witherspoon

Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Reese Witherspoon arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on Sept. 12, 2022.

The Emmy-nominated "The Morning Show" star showed up for this year's carpet in a sparkling strapless look from Armani Privé.

Kaley Cuoco

Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images
Kaley Cuoco arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on Sept. 12, 2022.

Cuoco went with the Barbiecore aesthetic Monday evening, wearing a high-low tulle Dolce & Gabbana dress.

Rosario Dawson

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Rosario Dawson attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

The actress shined in a polka dot Christian Siriano ensemble at the awards ceremony.