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The 2026 awards season is in full swing, which means you can expect classic Hollywood glamor to be prevalent on the red carpet in the coming weeks. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a complete fashion extravaganza. In fact, it might mean just the opposite: This week’s best-dressed stars prove it’s possible to strike a balance between the classic and the unconventional—choosing looks that feel timeless but also have a risk-taking attitude.
Take Rihanna, for example, who was spotted out and about in New York this weekend (her boyfriend A$AP Rocky was the musical guest of The New York Times ) saturday night live). The star showed up to the album launch party wearing a chic Saint Laurent slip dress, but layered it with a more practical cropped bomber jacket. in Los Angeles, beauty Star Rebecca Hall also paired her look with a fringed belted bustier top and stylish black pants from Courrèges. This week the focus is on juxtaposition, and combining unlikely items together. pleasure!
Statement outerwear also made a splash on the red carpet this week, showing how a great coat can become a complete outfit. In Las Vegas, Teyana Taylor no way Misses) wore an embossed leather trench coat from Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann in the perfect crimson hue. In London, Sophie Turner zeroed in on a Khaite coat that buttoned up like a skirt. Creative looks are happening in Hollywood this week — and we hope the spirit continues at upcoming award shows like the Grammys and Oscars.
What are your favorite celebrity looks this week? Vote below and check back on Friday to find out who it is Fashion Reader wins best-dressed award.
