Nothing went wrong on fashion’s first big night of the year. There’s no such thing as a fashion fail moment. No one tripped over hems or exposed too much flesh to collect their prizes. Instead, the Golden Globes were a statement night for women of a certain age, both on the red carpet and on the podium itself.
In her acceptance speech for her role in The Substance, 62-year-old actor Demi Moore took aim at an industry known for rampant ageism, saying, “Despite having worked for over 45 years, “This is the first time I’ve ever done something like this,” he reminded her. I have never won anything as an actor. ”
Plus, she showed it off in a gold Giorgio Armani Privé column dress with a diamante cutout. The dress was perfect for a bit of styling, both as an homage to the trophy itself and the bathroom “resurrection” scene in the movie. But primarily, it was about combining an old-school brand with a new-world message.
That wasn’t the only appeal of Pro Age. Two of the night’s biggest stars, winner Carla Sofia Gascon, 52, and nominee Nicole Kidman, 57, wore asymmetrical gowns and goddess hair (bright yellow-orange, respectively). Saint Laurent in color and Balenciaga in silver) expressed the retro charm of Bob Mackie. ).
Michelle Yeoh, 62, and Naomi Watts, 56, both opted for black, but with a twist. Yeo’s black taffeta dress, also by Balenciaga, created an oddly textured Giacometti silhouette, while Watts’ black velvet strapless Schiaparelli dress had a mille-feuille feel. Pink organdy petals.
No matter how political the white pantsuits worn by Nickel Boys’ Aunjanue Ellis Taylor, 55, and Kate Winslet, 49, at Erdem may be, tuxedos are a gentleman’s club. It was a strong reminder that we’ve gone far beyond the brandy room of the brand, especially when worn by men. Actors like Winslet have spent their careers using their bodies as targets for shooting.
And there were also people who broke the rules. A modest Pamela Anderson, 57, wore the outfit in a skin-tight Oscar de la Renta, opera gloves and surprisingly little makeup. Viola Davis, 59, won the Cecil B. DeMille Award wearing it. The same feathered Gucci sequin dress she wore to a gala in November.
Despite being obsessed with youth and youthful consumption, the fashion industry is slowly trying to push age expression beyond tokenism. Older models appeared in about three-quarters of the 20 major shows in Paris and Milan last year, according to fashion search engine Tagwalk. Proving that this has trickled down to the red carpet, Glenn Close wore a black Balmain dress scrawled with silver embroidery to present the penultimate award.
The dress was understated and classy, but came from a catwalk where half of the models were over 35, so it was loaded. Moore herself recently modeled for Fendi, although Prada and Balenciaga have also appeared on the red carpet more than 10 times in between, but has been using older models for years.
Of particular note were the large number of gold and bronze metallic dresses (perhaps an attempt to represent the awards), as well as the evening’s menswear, which remained traditional in black tuxedos and, in the case of the nominated works, It should also be noted that it was divided into The juxtaposition of Jeremy Strong in a sage green Loro Piana suit and matching bucket hat and Sing Sing actor Colman Domingo wearing a giant Valentino bow can only be described as bizarre meme fodder. .
If award shows also serve as promotional fashion content viewed through the endless scrolls of social media, it’s a welcome reminder that what celebrities wear can be used for more than just escapism. That’s true. Of course, it’s important that some of Hollywood’s hardest working women (and men) remain gorgeous as they age.
And red carpet fashion tends toward either bespoke or haute couture, two aspects of the industry inaccessible to the average Joe. But instead of simply appearing as a walking ad for the brand, the overall effect feels more collaborative. Perhaps Hollywood, fashion, and the Golden Ageism that has always captivated them are starting to move in a new direction.
