Zendaya set the tone for last night's Emmy Awards. Not only did she make history as the youngest-ever recipient of not one but two awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, but her ball gown, a swooshing and strapless number from Valentino, lent towards Old Hollywood. According to her stylist and image architect, Law Roach, the dress was based on an archival gown from the late 1980s - yet another example of something old taking today's red carpet by storm.
Other stars also wore dramatic black dresses. Elle Fanning chose another strapless satin gown, this time designed by the costumer of The Great, Sharon Long, the show in which she's currently starring as Catherine the Great. Issa Rae's Sergio Hudson gown, a strappy black and white number with an elegant keyhole cut-out, looked throughly modern yet classic, while Ozark's Julia Garner, who won Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, wore black velvet Gucci. Sheryl Lee Ralph, last but definitely not least, who won for her role in Abbott Elementary, wore a black gown with a hot red lining that she matched to a mini box bag.
There were also some colourful moments, with stars arriving in bold and brilliant jewel tones. Sandra Oh wore violet sequins. Angela Bassett arrived in sumptuous yellow. Jennifer Coolidge, who won for her unforgettable turn in The White Lotus, chose emerald green. And we can't not mention Lizzo, who won for Outstanding Competition Program, and is the master of making tulle look cool. Keep scrolling for all the best dressed stars at the Emmys.
1 of 35 CREDIT: GettyZendaya wearing Valentino
2 of 35 CREDIT: GettyIssa Rae wearing Sergio Hudson
3 of 35 CREDIT: GettyAmanda Seyfried wearing Armani Privé
4 of 35 CREDIT: GettyMelanie Lynskey wearing Christian Siriano
5 of 35 CREDIT: GettyJulia Garner wearing Gucci
6 of 35 CREDIT: GettyReese Witherspoon wearing Armani Privé, as well as jewels from Tiffany & Co
7 of 35 CREDIT: GettyElle Fanning wearing Sharon Long, the costume designer of The Great
8 of 35 CREDIT: GettyHoyeon Jung wearing Louis Vuitton
9 of 35 CREDIT: GettyChristina Ricci
10 of 35 CREDIT: GettyRachel Brosnahan
11 of 35 CREDIT: GettyAngela Bassett
12 of 35 CREDIT: GettySasheer Zamata
13 of 35 CREDIT: GettyNicole Byer
14 of 35 CREDIT: GettySydney Sweeney wearing Oscar de la Renta
15 of 35 CREDIT: GettyChrissy Teigen wearing Gucci
16 of 35 CREDIT: GettyJasmin Savoy Brown wearing Christopher Kane
17 of 35 CREDIT: GettyKerry Washington wearing Elie Saab
18 of 35 CREDIT: GettyRosario Dawson
19 of 35 CREDIT: GettyJuno Temple
20 of 35 CREDIT: GettyKaitlyn Dever
21 of 35 CREDIT: GettyKeeley Hawes
22 of 35 CREDIT: GettySarah Paulson wearing Louis Vuitton
23 of 35 CREDIT: GettyAyo Edebiri
24 of 35 CREDIT: GettySandra Oh
25 of 35 CREDIT: GettyLily James wearing Versace
26 of 35 CREDIT: GettyConnie Britton
27 of 35 CREDIT: GettyJean Smart wearing Christian Siriano
28 of 35 CREDIT: GettyQuinta Brunson wearing Dolce & Gabbana
29 of 35 Sarah Niles
30 of 35 CREDIT: GettySheryl Lee Ralph wearing Brandon Blackwood
31 of 35 CREDIT: GettyMakiah Green
32 of 35 CREDIT: GettyLizzo
33 of 35 CREDIT: GettyJennifer Coolidge
34 of 35 CREDIT: GettyAlex Borstein
35 of 35 CREDIT: GettyAriana DeBose