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 age discrimination, 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 neatly styled 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.
Michelle Yeoh wore a Balenciaga black taffeta dress with unusual textured shapes. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
That wasn’t the only appeal of Pro Age. Two of the night’s biggest stars, winner Carla Sofia Gascón, 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.
Nicole Kidman, 57, wore a silver backless dress by Balenciaga. Photo: Jim Ruymen/UPI/REX/Shutterstock
And there were also those who broke the rules. Pamela Anderson, 57, wearing a pair of skintight Oscar de la Renta, opera gloves and, surprisingly, no make-up, and Cecil B. Viola Davis, 59, is the recipient of the DeMille Award. She wore a sequined Gucci dress with feathers to a gala in November.
Despite being obsessed with youth and youthful consumption, the fashion industry is slowly pushing age expression beyond tokenism. According to fashion search engine Tagwalk, older models appeared in about three-quarters of the 20 major shows in Paris and Milan last year. 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 it also came from a catwalk dominated by half of the models over 35, so it carried a lot of weight. Moore herself recently modeled for Fendi, having used older models for years, although Prada and Balenciaga have also appeared on the red carpet more than 10 times in between.
Aunjanue Ellis Taylor, 55, of the Nickel Boys, wore a white pantsuit. Photo: Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock
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 kept tradition 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.
