By: Janelle Pantilon, Features Editor
Each January, audiences of renowned cinema, television, and entertainment are welcomed with the Golden Globes broadcasted to start off their year. Dating back to 1944, the award show is not only highly anticipated because of the nominees, winners, and guests, but also the fashion. Like most events in the entertainment industry, those tuning in from home enjoy seeing each guest’s distinctive looks while voicing their opinions.
As each celebrity walks the carpet, their pictures are taken to be plastered across the media. Viewers either love or hate their looks, whether it’s their outlandish styles or fashion that embodies art. This poses the question of whether events like the Golden Globes have shied away from their true purposes and pose as an outlet for celebrities to showcase their wealth.
It seems to me that some of the looks aren’t quite practical. They look rather uncomfortable to function in nor show much relevance other than the connections celebrities have with designers. Sophie Hohmann (12), who loves the fashion industry, comments, “Events like the Golden Globes give celebrities a chance to put their status on the podium, making viewers focus less on the beauty and artistic design behind the pieces and more on who wears the most expensive pieces of clothing.”
Maizie DeGuzman (11) says, “I think it’s more about showcasing different styles rather than just showing off money or connections,” she adds, “celebrities do have access to luxury brands, but I think they use these occasions to experiment with bold looks and highlight their personal style.”
However, some looks I adored were from actresses Zendaya, Demi Moore, and Margaret Qualley. Their looks were a great mix of sophistication while encapsulating the essence of 80-90s fashion with touches of modernism. These looks were all elegant and stood out while also holding that timeless feel. DeGuzman shared that she enjoyed Anna Sawai’s Dior gown. A look that stood out to Hohmann was “the director of “The Substance,” Coralie Fargeat had the most avant-garde and deconstructed dress that stood out against numerous celebrities. The almost architectural, asymmetrical look from Balenciaga is very daring and holds depth.”
An outfit I was not the hugest fan of was Melissa McCarthy’s bubblegum pink jumpsuit layered with a ruffled shrug. The look just didn’t feel quite right, and the jumpsuit’s material looked cheaply made, although the jewelry she wore was divine. Timothee Chalamet played it quite safe but I feel he could’ve done a little more. A looser fitting silhouette could’ve been added, or more jewelry to elevate his black dress shirt, slim dress pants, and a skinny blue scarf that draped on his neck and chest.
Fashion has certainly evolved over the years and people have noticed the shift, especially through these high class events. DeGuzman explains she feels the styling is “more minimal” now and how, in past years, actors dressed with more creativity.
Fashion aspects that would be nice to see more of at future Golden Globes’ and other events are more diversity in men’s fashion. Almost every male attendee wore a variation of a black suit. While that looks good and timeless, I feel there are small touches one could add to personalize their outfits, such as adding a different colored tie or jewelry. Additionally, DeGuzman suggests that, “pieces that emphasize individuality should come back. More pieces that make a statement and reflect personal style, rather than conforming to trends.”
Trends that shouldn’t come back so frequently are crazy ruffles or pieces that stick out too much. It’d also be nice to see looks that refrain from simple colors like beige. “Out-dated outfits and clothing that lack authenticity and creativity in their designs should stay behind, and jewelry shouldn’t be the only focus to elevate looks!” adds Hohmann.
