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A week after the Critics Choice Awards, tonight’s Golden Globes are shaping up as the definitive kickoff of this year’s awards sprint — the moment that can shift momentum on the road to the Oscars on March 15. At the Beverly Hilton, a flurry of last-minute stylist calls, publicist alerts and high-profile arrivals is already producing the kind of red-carpet buzz that matters to studios, campaigns and fans alike.
Why the Globes matter now
Critics Choice results set expectations, but the Globes often reshape the narrative. A win tonight can re-energize a campaign or give a previously overlooked performance new traction. Industry watchers will be tracking whether recent Critics Choice winners like Timothée Chalamet and Sarah Snook duplicate their success — and whether ensemble favorites from shows such as The White Lotus or musicals like Wicked: For Good pick up momentum.
There’s also a new wrinkle this year: the Golden Globes will hand out their first-ever award for best podcast. Nominees include well-known hosts such as Dax Shepard, Amy Poehler, Alex Cooper and Mel Robbins — a sign that the Globes are expanding beyond traditional film and television to reflect how audiences consume storytelling today.
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Red-carpet trends to watch
Early reports from stylists and agency insiders indicate tonight’s looks will skew bold and heavily branded, with many celebrities opting for archival pieces or custom gowns. Expect outfit reveals to spark immediate commentary on social platforms, shaping the evening’s headlines as much as the winners.
For awards strategists, the spectacle is substantive: jewelry choices, designers and high-visibility pairings can influence press placement and social reach, all of which feed into awards-season calculations.
Notable arrivals (designers and jewelry credits)
- Ariana Grande — wearing Vivienne Westwood, accessorized with Swarovski jewels
- Jenna Ortega — dressed in Dilara Findikoglu, Simone jewels and Christian Louboutin boots
- Jennifer Lopez — an archival Jean‑Louis Cherrier haute couture look, paired with Sabyasachi jewels
- Jennifer Lawrence — custom Givenchy with Swarovski Created Diamonds
- Elle Fanning — Gucci and Cartier high jewelry
- Selena Gomez — custom Chanel with Chanel high jewelry
- Colman Domingo — Valentino with Boucheron and an Omega watch
- Damson Idris — Prada
- Timothée Chalamet — Chrome Hearts
- Sarah Snook — Patou with Fred Leighton jewels
- Emily Blunt — custom Louis Vuitton with Tiffany & Co. and Christian Louboutin shoes
- Paul Mescal — Gucci
- Julia Roberts — Giorgio Armani Privé with Swarovski
- Leonardo DiCaprio — Dior
- Michael B. Jordan — Prada with David Yurman
- Miley Cyrus — Saint Laurent with Tiffany & Co.
The list above highlights a snapshot of arrivals expected to draw the most attention; other presenters, nominees and industry figures will continue to appear throughout the evening.
Beyond designer names, watch for a few recurring themes: vintage and archival statements, high jewelry pairings, and tailored menswear choices that lean toward modern minimalism rather than old-school tuxedo traditions. Those choices will be dissected immediately by fashion commentators and used in press kits and social campaigns.
For viewers and industry insiders alike, tonight’s Globes are more than trophies: they are a springboard for narrative control as studios shift resources toward the next big televised events. A surprise win here can generate headlines that last for weeks; a dominant night can reshape frontrunner lists heading into February and March.
Disclosure: The Golden Globes’ producer, Dick Clark Productions, is owned by Penske Media Eldridge — a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge — which is also the parent company of this publication.
We will update this page with arrivals and notable moments as the night unfolds. Stay tuned for live fashion reactions, key wins and how tonight’s results alter the awards-season picture.
