> At a Glance
> – Kate Hudson, Jennifer Connelly and Da’Vine Joy Randolph headlined a Louis Vuitton and W Magazine soirée in Los Angeles
> – Jennifer Lawrence debuted brow-grazing bangs at a 92NY talk for Die My Love, while Miley Cyrus, Teyana Taylor and Amanda Seyfried turned the Palm Springs International Film Festival into a runway
> – Helen Mirren, Sarah Jessica Parker and Natasha Rothwell brought gala glamour to the Golden Eve event
> – Why it matters: Awards-season style is off to an early, high-voltage start, giving fans a preview of red-carpet trends for the year
Hollywood and New York ushered in 2026 with a week of flash-bulb moments, as A-listers stepped out in coordinated neutrals, saturated color and vintage-inspired silhouettes.
West Coast Standouts
At the Louis Vuitton and W Magazine dinner in Los Angeles, Kate Hudson paired a long gray blazer and matching bustier top with a streamlined skirt and knee-high black boots, while Jennifer Connelly opted for a multicolored floral mini dress, black boots and a structured handbag. Da’Vine Joy Randolph chose a muted orange off-the-shoulder gown for the same event.
Across town, Dakota Fanning arrived at a Chanel dinner in burgundy leather, dark denim and a white top, accessorized with a tonal handbag and two-tone shoes. Tessa Thompson doubled down on black leather, finishing the look with a graphic black-and-white bag.
Palm Springs Power Looks
The Palm Springs International Film Festival delivered its own fashion slate:
- Miley Cyrus kept it sleek in a black Tom Ford suit and plunging shirt
- Teyana Taylor made a dramatic entrance in a black Miss Sohee sculptural gown
- Amanda Seyfried selected a black Balenciaga halter dress detailed with feather-like fringe and Tiffany & Co. jewels
- Elle Fanning went vintage in baby-blue Nettie Rosenstein Couture
- Chase Infiniti closed the group in a satin pale-pink cowl-neck gown
East Coast Elegance
In New York, Jennifer Lawrence revealed fresh brow-grazing bangs while discussing Die My Love at 92NY, wearing a black mock-neck halter and coordinating trousers by Jessica McCormack. Rose Byrne brought beading to the 2026 New York Film Critics Circle Awards in a black strapless gown and matching pumps.
Gala Glamour at Golden Eve
Los Angeles’ Golden Eve event spotlighted high-wattage styling:
| Star | Designer | Stand-out Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Mirren | Custom Stella McCartney (pale pink) | Margot McKinney jewelry |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | Paolo Sebastian | Silver strapless gown + cropped black jacket |
| Natasha Rothwell | Butter-yellow off-shoulder gown | Glamorous updo |
| Mindy Kaling | Black column dress | Cutouts and textured waist |
| Mel Robbins | Khaite black gown | Asymmetrical neckline, thigh-high slit, Tom Ford shoes |
Key Takeaways
- Gray suiting and monochrome tailoring dominated one major party
- Saturated color-orange, butter yellow, burgundy-offered a vibrant counterpoint
- Vintage silhouettes and sculptural skirts signaled an early awards-season appetite for drama
- Bangs and bold jewelry added personal twists to classic gowns
With January barely underway, stars have already set a high style bar for the coming awards circuit.
Reporting by Jonathan P. Miller for News Of Los Angeles
