Out went white, black, gray and beige, making way for more vibrant hues on the red carpets for the most prestigious events of 2019. Electric blue, lemon yellow, glimmering orange and deep purple set the tempo, bringing a heady dose of joy, optimism and pep to every award ceremony.
Here’s a look back at the most vibrant styles seen at the Golden Globes, the Oscars, the Met Gala and the Fashion Awards this year.
Rachel Brosnahan lit up the red carpet at the Golden Globes in this long yellow dress by Prada.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” nominee Rachel Brosnahan arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 6, 2019, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Image: AFP/Valerie Macon via AFP Relaxnews
Gemma Chan dazzled at the Critics’ Choice Awards in this voluminous floral-print bustier dress by Jason Wu.
Actress Gemma Chan arrives for the 24th Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar Santa Monica airport on Jan. 13, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. Image: Jean-Baptiste Lacroix via AFP Relaxnews
Susan Kelechi Watson shone like a sunbeam at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in this yellow tulle dress by Christian Siriano.
Actress Susan Kelechi Watson arrives for the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2019. Image: AFP/Mark Ralston via AFP Relaxnews
In a stroke of genius, Camila Cabello combined color and sequins in a dress by Armani Privé, which added an extra touch of glamor at the Grammy Awards.
American-Cuban singer-songwriter Camila Cabello arrives for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. Image: AFP/Valerie Macon via AFP Relaxnews
Alessandra Ambrosio upped the temperature at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in a blue embroidered-pleated dress by Zuhair Murad.
Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 91st Academy Awards at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on Feb. 24, 2019. Image: AFP/Jean-Baptiste Lacroix via AFP Relaxnews
Lady Gaga put on a spectacular show when she arrived at the Met Gala in this sumptuous pink dress by Brandon Maxwell.
Singer-actress Lady Gaga arrives for the 2019 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019, in New York. Image: AFP/Angela Weiss via AFP Relaxnews
Kendall Jenner made orange her color of choice for the Met Gala, striding the red carpet in this feathered dress from Versace.
Kendall Jenner arrives for the 2019 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019, in New York. Image: AFP/Angela Weiss via AFP Relaxnews
Jennifer Lopez caused a sensation at the CFDA Fashion Awards in this sparkling orange two-piece by Ralph Lauren.
CFDA Fashion Icon Award recipient US singer Jennifer Lopez arrives for the 2019 CFDA fashion awards at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City on June 3, 2019. Image: AFP/Angela Weiss via AFP Relaxnews
Lucy Liu was resplendent at the Tony Awards in this voluminous electric purple dress by Christian Siriano.
American actress Lucy Liu attends the 73rd Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 9, 2019 in New York City. Image: AFP/Angela Weiss via AFP Relaxnews
Regina King chose this sublime turquoise slit dress by Jason Wu for the Emmy Awards.
American actress Regina King arrives for the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2019. Image: AFP/Valerie Macon via AFP Relaxnews
Emilia Clarke closed out the red-carpet season in this ravishing yellow Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress at the Fashion Awards.
English actress Emilia Clarke poses on the red carpet upon arrival at The Fashion Awards 2019 in London on Dec. 2, 2019. Image: AFP/Isabel Infantes via AFP Relaxnews
