Please be upstanding for the amazing Miss Emma Corrin. Virtually attending her first major awards ceremony last night, the 78th Golden Globe Awards, not only did she scoop the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Drama) award for her role as Princess Diana in season four ofThe Crown, but she was also one of the night’s best dressed.
Despite not being able to attend the Hollywood ceremony in person, Corrin still embraced the opportunity to dial up the drama. Collaborating with her stylist Harry Lambert (who also works with Harry Styles and fellow Golden Globe winner, Corrin’s friend and co-star, Josh O’Connor), the duo opted for a custom Miu Miu dress for the occasion.
In black velvet and with sculpted shoulders, the dress’s scene-stealing detail was the extravagant, oversized collar (note to self: this is how you do Zoom dressing). Corrin – who has become irresistible viewing off-screen as well as on, thanks to her fearless approach to fashion – was open about the inspiration for the look, posting a picture of a Pierrot clown (the ‘sad clown’ originated in the 17th-century as part of the Comédie-Italienne performance troupe) on her Instagram feed. The reference was completed thanks to the lone tear, drawn on with eyeliner; Cartier earrings were a nod to Hollywood high-glamour.
You could perhaps also read a subtle Diana reference, who Corrin credited in her speech as teaching her ‘compassion and empathy beyond any measure that I could ever imagine’, in the look. She, too, was a fan of the floppy statement collar.
She might have risen to fame during a year when red carpets have been gathering dust, but even this cannot dim the mega-watt charge of Corrin’s style. Miu Miu, whose SS21 campaign she appeared in, has quickly become one of Corrin’s go-to labels; she wore a checked tunic and matching leggings to The Crown premiere in November, as well as some equally statement-collared looks to the Venice Film Festival last September.
From a fashion perspective, what makes Corrin such a delight to watch is her invigoratingly fun approach to getting dressed. She has an innate confidence around clothes that means she never sways into safe, predictable, or obvious territory. Corrin doesn't take herself too seriously, she serves up major star power with a side of subversion, but in the process proves that playfulness and glamour aren’t mutually exclusive. The Golden Globes marks the beginning of awards season. This one will look like no other and, judging by her debut turn, Corrin will look like nobody else attending. We can’t wait to see what she wears next.
Golden Globes Best Ever Dresses
1 of 45Angelina Jolie in 2011
Angelina Jolie dazzled in emerald green sequinned Versace in 2011.
2 of 45Penelope Cruz in 2007
Penelope Cruz proved that the princess dress can still have bite at 2007's Golden Globes.
3 of 45Viola Davis in 2015
Viola Davis is one of the boldest red carpet dressers out there when it comes to punchy pigments, and this ruby red dress from six years ago is no exception.
4 of 45Kate Hudson in 2002
Kate Hudson chose this slashed-to-the-navel sequinned Versace gown for the 2002 Globes.
5 of 45Emily Blunt in 2013
Emily Blunt channelled the statuette prize in a golden dress by Michael Kors.
6 of 45Salma Hayek in 2009
Salma Hayek's Grecian-style column dress was a wow moment in 2009.
7 of 45Anne Hathaway in 2011
Before her own award-winning season, Anne Hathaway won the red carpet in this blush-coloured Armani Privé gown.
8 of 45Zoe Saldana in 2010
Zoe Saldana's tiered, bowed and ruffled gown was a red carpet winner in 2010.
9 of 45Scarlett Johansson in 2006
Living up to her namesake, Scarlett Johansson wowed in a Valentino red bodycon gown.
10 of 45Kerry Washington in 2005
Kerry Washington's a big fan of pastels and perhaps this aqua-coloured column gown is where it all started?
11 of 45Jennifer Lopez in 2013
The queen of the naked illusion gown, Jennifer Lopez wore one we've never forgotten back in 2013, designed by Zuhair Murad, who has made the look his signature.
12 of 45Cynthia Erivo in 2020
Cynthia Erivo's sequinned and sculptural gown (by Thom Browne) was our favourite look period at last year's Golden Globes.
13 of 45Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in 2013
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore Saint Laurent for her debut Golden Globes in 2013, attending alongside now-husband Jason Statham.
14 of 45Zendaya in 2016
Matching the red carpet with a wine-coloured gown, Zendaya made a case for tiers in 2016.
15 of 45Rooney Mara in 2012
Rooney Mara opted for a chic gothic-inspired look by Nina Ricci in 2012.
16 of 45Issa Rae in 2018
In hour of #TimesUp, Issa Rae went for a custom-made gown, in shimmering black, by Prabal Gurung in 2018.
17 of 45Nicole Richie in 2013
Naeem Khan designed this pale blue dress for Nicole Richie in 2013.
18 of 45Marion Cotillard in 2013
Marion Cotillard's blood orange Dior couture dress was accessorised with a black waist belt.
19 of 45Ava DuVernay in 2018
Director Ava DuVernay debut a serious pair of power shoulders at 2018's Golden Globes.
20 of 45Emma Stone in 2012
Emma Stone played up her porcelain skin in this burgundy and red tonal Grecian gown by Lanvin.
21 of 45Janelle Monae in 2019
Janelle Monae looked spectacular in 2019, totally stealing the show in the most magnificent gold hat by Chanel.
22 of 45Zoe Kravitz in 2020
Saint Laurent's black-and-white polka dots were heaven on Zoe Kravitz.
23 of 45Charlize Theron in 2012
Charlize Theron stood out from the crowd in an origami-style pink gown by Dior for the 2012 Globes.
24 of 45Eva Mendes in 2009
Eva Mendes opted for a strapless white Dior gown for the 2009 Globes, worn with a stunning Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.
25 of 45Taraji P. Henson in 2019
Taraji P. Henson's velvet gown was one of our favourite looks at 2019's Globes.
26 of 45Octavia Spencer in 2017
Octavia Spencer's tuxedo proved that you don't have to wear a frothy dress to deliver a fashion moment.
27 of 45Olivia Wilde in 2009
A princessy lilac Dior dress was the perfect choice for Olivia Wilde in 2009.
28 of 45Jessica Biel in 2007
Jessica Biel would go on to meet future husband Justin Timberlake wearing this beautiful champagne-hued spaghetti-strap dress.
29 of 45Cameron Diaz in 2009
Cameron Diaz channelled an '80s prom queen in this pink one-shoulder taffeta gown by Chanel.
30 of 45Jessica Alba in 2013
Only Jessica Alba could pull off this pale tangerine-hued Oscar de la Renta gown with sweetheart neckline and gathered skirt.
31 of 45Charlize Theron in 2004
Another of our all-time favourite dresses was this pale yellow Dior gown worn by Charlize Theron in 2003.
32 of 45Halle Berry in 2000
We loved Halle Berry's show-stealing white Valentino gown with red embroidery detail and straps.
33 of 45Regina King in 2019
For one of the most mega-watt moments at the Golden Globes, see Regina King looking like a walking disco ball in 2019.
34 of 45Nicole Kidman in 2005
Nicole Kidman is our MVP when it comes to red carpets, never failing to impress. We particularly loved this bird of paradise-esque Alexander McQueen gown from 2005.
35 of 45Reese Witherspoon in 2006
Reese Witherspoon wore this Chanel cocktail dress to pick up her Golden Globe for Walk The Line in 2006.
36 of 45Tilda Swinton in 2011
Never one to play it safe on the red carpet, Tilda Swinton chose one of Raf Simons' signature designs for Jil Sander.
37 of 45Natalie Portman in 2012
Natalie Portman followed up her winning year at the Globes by wearing a cerise pink strapless gown by Lanvin.
38 of 45Billy Porter in 2020
Why wear a plain old tuxedo when you could wear a snow white suit with a detachable feathered skirt?
39 of 45Claire Danes in 2013
2013 Golden Globe winner Claire Danes wowed in a bright red Versace gown with plunging neckline.
40 of 45Laverne Cox in 2019
Laverne Cox was a dream in tangerine at last year's Golden Globes.
41 of 45Maggie Gyllenhaal in 2003
Maggie Gyllenhaal eschewed the stereotypical princess gown for this sweet lace Chanel dress featuring a high neckline and pink tie-belt in 2003.
42 of 45Joely Richardson in 2005
Joely Richardson's 2005 dress for the Golden Globes was pretty special: it was based on one that Princess Diana wore to the Cannes film festival, which was in turn inspired by one worn by Grace Kelly.
43 of 45Sandra Bullock in 2014
Sandra Bullock chose a colour-block Prabal Gurung gown with full skirt and low-cut bodice for the 2014 Globes.
44 of 45Cate Blanchett in 2014
Cate Blanchett wore Armani Privé to pick up her Golden Globe for Blue Jasmine in 2014.
45 of 45Kerry Washington in 2014
Kerry Washington wore a custom-made Balenciaga dress to debut her baby bump at the 2014 Globes.