Not Metallics, Not Brights—The Timeless Colour Trend That Was All Over the Golden Globes Red Carpet

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Not Metallics, Not Brights—The Timeless Colour Trend That Was All Over the Golden Globes Red Carpet

There’s so much to love about awards season style: the new-season designs, daring silhouettes and over-the-top embellishments make for endlessly entertaining red carpet coverage. Yet, more often than not, I walk away from a post-show deep dive without feeling inspired to translate anything into my own wardrobe. I’m rarely tempted by the naked dress trend that has dominated the style set season after season, nor am I inclined toward puffball dresses layered in sequins and tulle. While I can admire these bold choices in others, they certainly never feel like me.

This year’s Golden Globes, however, was quite the opposite. Gone were the sheer metallics and novelty details. Instead, the evening’s best-dressed celebrities were largely swathed in enduringly elegant black

Ayo Edebiri wears a Chanel black satin and velvet dress to the Golden Globes 2026

Ayo Edibiri wears Chanel, styled by Danielle Goldberg.

A conveyor belt of elegant black dresses, some stars leaned towards gothic silhouettes à la Miley Cyrus in her sparkle-adorned Saint Laurent gown or Jenna Ortega’s Dilara Findikoglu’s ensemble. Whilst others evoked classic Hollywood glamour through draping and texture.

Miley Cyrus wears a black sequinned dress to the 2026 Golden Globes.

Miley Cyrus wears Saint Laurent.

What really struck me was how ranging and personality-packed the looks remained, despite their pared-back hue. And as someone who loves minimalist dressing and investing in pieces I know I’ll wear for years, this felt like a little red carpet gift to my inspiration board.

Jenna Ortega wears a black high neck dress to the 2026 Golden Globes.

Jenna Ortega’s wears Dilara Findikoglu dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Simone Jewels jewellery, styled by Enrique Melendez.

Let’s be real: experimenting with colour is fun, but if you want a move that always looks chic, black wins every time. Transcends trends—what looks chic today will still feel relevant in ten years—there’s a reason LBDs remain such a hero buy.

Mia Goth wears a black satin dress to the 2026 Golden Globes.

Mia Goth wears Dior.

As last night’s red carpet attendees proved: you don’t need metallics, neons, or insane embellishments to make an impact. Read on to discover the chicest black dresses to shop right now.