It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and no, I don’t mean the holidays. Awards season is officially upon us.
On Monday, the Gotham Film and Media Institute hosted its annual Gotham Awards, which celebrate independent films, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
Stars from some of the biggest movies of the year gathered in lower Manhattan dressed to the nines for the unofficial start to the race for the Academy Awards.
While some celebrities nailed their red carpet looks, others wore outfits that fell flat. Here were some of the best and worst looks of the night.
“Sentimental Value” star Renate Reinsve arrived in an eye-catching, architectural gown.
Reinsve chose a red satin dress for the Gotham Awards.
The gown’s high neckline was accented by an oversized bow that sat at the back of her neck, which Reinsve highlighted by wearing her hair in a sleek updo. The bodice of the gown formed a point at her waist, creating cutouts on either side of her torso.
The skirt ruched slightly at the waist before flowing to the floor in a column style. Chic and structured, the gown was one of the best on the red carpet.
Rihanna’s pink look from Balenciaga had potential, but it didn’t quite work.
The pink gown featured an off-the-shoulder neckline that formed short sleeves, revealing black gloves that covered nearly all of Rihanna’s arms.
The bodice bubbled out to her upper thigh, where it formed a dropped-waist skirt and flowed into a dramatic train. A pink and black necklace and a pink headpiece, which coordinated with the dress, tied the look together.
Elements of Rihanna’s outfit were strong, such as the color scheme and neckline, but overall, the look just had too much going on. The outfit could have been stronger if the dress had a simpler silhouette and Rihanna had opted not to wear a hat.
Jacob Elordi’s textured coat made his simple suit pop.
Elordi attended the Gotham Awards in a charcoal suit with a patterned green tie.
The suit was nice, but Elordi made the look truly stylish by wearing a gray, knee-length coat atop it. The subtle texture and longer length of the garment brought dimension to Elordi’s classic suit.
The floral appliqué on Li Jun Li’s white gown was stunning.
Li, who played Grace Chow in “Sinners,” arrived at the Gotham Awards in a cream gown.
Much of the bodice of Li’s dress was sheer, with three-dimensional floral appliqués covering the top and a line down the center. The line of flowers led to the low-waisted skirt, which was also slightly see-through and gathered in the center in pleats before flowing out into a train.
With delicate silver jewelry, Li’s look felt fresh and effortless.
Zoey Deutch’s feathered gown may have worked better in a different color.
Deutch arrived at the Gotham Awards in a short-sleeved, yellow dress from Prada. The entire dress was covered in feathers, from the scooped neckline to the floor-length skirt.
Although feathers can be fun, the sheer volume of them on this gown seemed to swallow Deutch. Plus, the bright color combined with the pattern was unfortunately reminiscent of Big Bird, which didn’t seem to be what Deutch was going for.
The dress may have been more successful in a different color that made the feathers feel less over-the-top.
Ruffled detailing made Tessa Thompson’s gown stand out.
Schiaparelli designed Thompson’s silver dress. It had a one-shoulder neckline, with layers of fabric creating large ruffles on the shoulder. The fitted bodice flared slightly at her waist to create a small peplum, contrasting with the sheath skirt.
Silver accessories, including playful cuffed earrings, completed the chic outfit.
Hilaria Baldwin’s floral minidress wasn’t a great choice for the event.
Baldwin shared on Instagram that she bought the Zimmermann dress she wore to the Gotham Awards after seeing it in the shop’s window the day before the event. The floral minidress was certainly pretty, with spaghetti straps, a corset bodice, and a layered skirt.
However, it looked out of place on the December red carpet, which was full of full-length gowns. Additionally, Baldwin’s accessories also seemed disjointed, particularly between her funky, sparkly heels and her more classic pearl jewelry.
Zimmermann makes a version of the same dress with a longer pencil skirt, which may have worked better for the Gotham Awards, especially if Baldwin had stuck to one aesthetic for her accessories.
Chase Infiniti’s Louis Vuitton gown was sleek and stylish.
Infiniti’s velvet Louis Vuitton gown — custom-designed for the “One Battle After Another” star — had a high neckline, pointed shoulders, and long sleeves.
Round cutouts on either side of the bodice broke up the gown, while the skirt hugged her figure before transitioning into a subtle train. She wore sparkly jewelry with the sophisticated gown.
Teyana Taylor’s top and skirt looked a bit disjointed together.
A voluminous skirt was the star of Taylor’s Chanel ensemble. Belted at the waist, it was adorned with red and white feathers and had a high-low hemline that created a dramatic train. The hemline also showed off Taylor’s white and black shoes.
The skirt was fabulous, but it would have made more of a statement with a different top, as Taylor wore it with a silky, cream-colored T-shirt. A fitted top or a shirt with a more interesting neckline would have worked better.
Elle Fanning elevated her white gown with statement jewelry.
Fanning kept her outfit simple but beautiful for the Gotham Awards, wearing a white Ralph Lauren dress.
The gown’s halter neckline dipped to her waist and had an open back, while the chiffon skirt, which was slightly sheer, flowed to the floor.
Cartier jewelry, including a statement choker and bracelet, added a glitzy edge to Fanning’s ensemble.
There was too much color contrast in Alexander Skarsgård’s suit.
Skarsgård’s custom Valentino suit, designed by Alessandro Michele, featured a black shirt, black trousers, a cream tie, and a shiny pink jacket.
The pink jacket was fun on the red carpet, but there were too many different colors in Skarsgård’s look to make the jacket really stand out. If he had worn a pink tie or opted for a white shirt, the colors may have worked better together.
Riley Keough popped in red at the Gotham Awards.
The bodice of Keough’s Chanel gown was red with a subtle ruched pattern. The high neckline and long sleeves were trimmed with black ruffles, complementing the dropped-waist skirt, which was made of tiered black, red, and white fabric.
She paired the gown with open-toed black shoes, silver hoops, and loose waves in her hair, creating a look that was funky and stylish.
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