> At a Glance
> – Jennifer Lawrence kicked off 2026 with a chic NYC appearance at 92NY
> – Chanel dinner in L.A. drew Dakota Fanning and Tessa Thompson in head-to-toe leather
> – Palm Springs and Golden Eve events delivered 12 more looks you need to see
> – Why it matters: Awards season is heating up-here’s who already nailed the red carpet
Hollywood’s best-dressed wasted no time in 2026. From coast-to-coast premieres to intimate dinners, the week’s most photogenic moments delivered leather, sequins and vintage couture in equal measure.
East Coast Chic
Jennifer Lawrence kept it crisp at 92NY, previewing her new film in a look that proved less can still be more. Meanwhile, across town, Rose Byrne brought high-beam glamour to the New York Film Critics Circle Awards.
- Rose Byrne: black strapless beaded gown, matching pumps
- Jennifer Lawrence: understated ensemble for 92NY talk
West Coast Leather Takeover
Chanel’s L.A. dinner doubled as a leather appreciation night. Dakota Fanning arrived in burgundy, while Tessa Thompson doubled down on jet black.
| Star | Key Pieces | Palette |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota Fanning | burgundy leather jacket, white top, dark jeans | burgundy, white |
| Tessa Thompson | black leather set, two-tone handbag | monochrome |
Golden Eve guests pushed the dress code further into sparkle territory. Helen Mirren floated in custom pale pink Stella McCartney, Sarah Jessica Parker chose a silver strapless Paolo Sebastian gown with cropped jacket, and Natasha Rothwell stunned in butter-yellow off-shoulder silk.
Desert Drama in Palm Springs
The Palm Springs International Film Festival served midnight blacks and throwback blues. Amanda Seyfried’s black Balenciaga halter with feather hemline landed next to Elle Fanning’s baby-blue 1950s Nettie Rosenstein couture, while Teyana Taylor’s sculptural Miss Sohee gown redefined after-dark volume.
- Miley Cyrus: sharp black Tom Ford suit, plunging shirt
- Amanda Seyfried: feather-detailed Balenciaga halter + Tiffany & Co. jewels
- Elle Fanning: vintage baby-blue Nettie Rosenstein
- Chase Infiniti: satin pale-pink cowl-neck gown
Key Takeaways
- Leather is early 2026’s MVP-jackets, skirts and full looks all appeared
- Soft pastels (butter yellow, pale pink) balance the season’s darker tones
- Vintage couture is red-carpet gold: Fanning’s 1950s gown stole the desert spotlight
- Accessories stayed minimalist: single-tone bags, subtle jewelry
Expect these style signals to multiply as awards season accelerates.
