At yesterday's CFDA Awards, it's fair to say the stars brought it, providing one of the most interesting (and fun!) red carpet line-ups of 2021. First up, the shades. Drew Barrymore in yellow! Zendaya in scarlet! Emily Blunt in tangerine! It was a bold parade of bright colours (see also, Meghan Markle at last night's Salute to Freedom Gala) that was a shot in the arm to all the fashion people still wearing top-to-toe black. Having said that, there were several cases made for wearing exactly that - and very convincing they were, too.
Squid Game's HoYeon Jung arrived in a draped black dress by Louis Vuitton, a partnership that is already proving fruitful in the fashion stakes. Precious Lee hotted up her black blazer dress with a pair of (kinky) red boots. Ashley Olsen, the goddess of stealth wealth minimalism herself, arrived in her signature uniform of a floor-skimming black coat and black boots.
Elsewhere, Kid Cudi looked like he was ready to tie the knot in a white lace gown and veil by Eli Russell Linnetz. Paloma Elsesser wore an amazing selection of cocktail rings over a gloved cardigan (a great idea for winter parties, no?);Anya Taylor-Joy did jaunty in a itsy-bitsy skirt suit from Oscar de la Renta. Keep scrolling for all our favourite looks from fashion's biggest night.
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Drew Barrymore wore this 'yellow sunshine joy' gown by Christian Siriano. Love.
The queen of Instagram, Eva Chen, wore this pleated shirt dress with a point of difference by Peter Do.
The Squid Game star wore this directional dress from Louis Vuitton.
Supermodel Precious Lee had a kinky boots moment on the red carpet.
Emily Blunt opted for tangerine power tailoring.
Ashley Olsen was minus her perennial plus one, but plus the minimalist coat of dreams from The Row.
Kid Cudi was the blushing bride in Eli Russell Linnetz.
Gossip Girl's Evan Mock put a cool new spin on double denim.
A fresh take on the classic tux, this time courtesy of Cara Delevingne.
Stop press! Zendaya, in custom-made Vera Wang, is a law unto herself.
One of our favourite red carpet risk-takers, Zazie Beetz didn't disappoint.
Paloma Elsesser's directional take on occasionwear - note the cocktail rings over the gloved hands! - was another favourite of the night.
Iman's chic black gown was a 'wow' moment.
Anya Taylor-Joy loves jaunty, as demonstrated by this violet skirt suit from Oscar de la Renta.
Ciara proved that the little black dress still has legs.
This look is giving us school uniform vibes - in a good way.
This swooshing white gown was stunning on Beverly Johnson.
Aurora James, winner of the CFDA Founders' Award, wore the ultimate party dress.