The Emmys are basically the back-to-school of awards season. In other words, it’s the first exhibition of red-carpet fashion, and the fashion did not disappoint. The Emmys purple carpet was flooded with bright colors (specifically shades of blue and the combination of red and pink) that created a fittingly celebratory atmosphere. There was quite a bit of sparkle and shine—Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus each looked like the physical manifestation of an Emmy award. Gender norms were challenged when the women wore the pants and one man (can you guess who?) wore a dress. Some even used fashion to make not just a sartorial statement, but instead used their clothing as a platform to raise awareness for a cause they believe in (just look at Laverne Cox’s rainbow Edie Parker clutch embossed with Oct 8, Title VII). Click through the slideshow to see the most noteworthy looks of the night.
