School of frock
Hollywood gets pumped up for the real red carpet deal as the first week of awards season kicks off
JULIANNE HOUGH (A-)
People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles
Gown: Kaufmanfranco
Clutch: Edie Parker
My eyes usually glaze over when it comes to dark dresses, but this one's a sexy, metallic, black beauty, especially when it fits her toned bod like a second skin.
JESSICA CHASTAIN (B+)
The National Board of Review Gala in New York City
Gown: Carl Kapp
I'm not sure if the drapery is all that fabulous, but the way that shade of green matches that shade of ginger undeniably is.
KRISTEN STEWART (B)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards in New York City
Top, skirt and shoes: Chanel
KStew and Chanel have been a hit-and-miss pairing but she's rock-and-roll enough to make me think this latest example of flammable trash bag couture isn't half-bad.
EMILY BLUNT (D-)
The National Board of Review Gala in New York City
Dress: Elie Saab
Shoes: Sophia Webster
No, no, no, you are way too A-list to be seen in ubiquitous, macrame lace Self-Portrait rip-offs. Hate the blue, hate the pattern, especially hate the way it's frumpy yet twee at the same time.
CARLY RAE JEPSEN (F)
People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles
Dress: Not known
Shoes: Rene Caovilla
When did the Call Me Maybe cutie turn into Elvira's emo daughter? Then again, who can focus on giving fashion critique when a mullet like that is on the loose? There's a reason Joan Jett left it behind in the 80s.
WHO WORE IT BETTER?
KATE BOSWORTH
Screening of The Art Of More in Los Angeles, Oct 29
BRIE LARSON
National Board of Review Gala in New York City, Jan 5
Such an aggressive clashing of patterns, colours and textiles on these Giambattista Valli designs has convinced me that the trend needs to go away because it hurts my head.
I'm giving the win to the more fashion-y Bosworth, who's just barely pulling off the haphazard insanity. Poor red carpet rookie Larson just looks like the Frankendress is wearing her.
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