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Jennifer Lopez to Ariana Grande: Red carpet trends that were a hit at the Governors Awards

At the Governors Awards, celebrities dazzled on the red carpet with standout styles. Take a look.

Published on: Nov 17, 2025, 14:00:04 IST
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Los Angeles’ red carpet came alive with stunning trends at the Governors Awards, setting the tone for what promises to be a high-octane awards season. Known as the unofficial kickoff to Hollywood’s months-long fashion marathon, the evening saw stars experimenting with bold silhouettes, archival glamour, trending aesthetics and unexpected colour stories. Here is what we thought were the standout trends.

Spotting trends at the Governors Awards 2025 red carpet.
Spotting trends at the Governors Awards 2025 red carpet.

The two-toned drama

Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez dialled up the drama in a two-tone metallic silver-and-black ballgown with a corseted bodice, paired with black velvet opera gloves

Old-school glam

Zoey Deutch
Zoey Deutch

Zoey Deutch channelled old-school Hollywood in a structured cream gown with front buttons and a dramatic black cape tied at the waist like a belt

Think pink

Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande leaned into Glinda-core in an archival blush-pink gown featuring an asymmetrical silhouette, ruched detailing and jewelled accents on the waist and shoulders.

Structured princess

Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy floated in like a modern princess in a sheer white gown with a delicate cape and sculpted shapewear, creating a soft, ethereal silhouette

Collared tie

Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi is the man of the moment in an oversized black blazer and trousers, highlighted by a white shirt whose exaggerated collar doubled as a built-in tie

Coffeecore in action

Jeremy Strong
Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong embraced the ‘coffeecore’ palette with a monochrome light-brown blazer, shirt and trousers, topped off with a matching bow tie for a warm, earthy finish

  • Akshita Prakash
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    Akshita Prakash

    Akshita Prakash writes on fashion, health, food and lifestyle for Daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT City.