Cover Katherine LaNasa, winner of the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award for “The Pitt”, at the 2025 Emmys. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Katherine LaNasa, winner of the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award for “The Pitt”, at the 2025 Emmys. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
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A closer look at 6 unforgettable beauty statements that turned heads on the 2025 Emmys red carpet
The 2025 Emmys arrived with the usual mix of glamour and contained surprises, and the night proved useful as a quick survey of where mainstream red carpet beauty sits right now. Some attendees updated classic Old Hollywood codes with modern details, while others simplified everything to a single striking element. Across hair, makeup and jewellery, there were recurring themes: polished skin, decisive lip choices and sculpted brows. If you are looking for concise pointers for fall looks, the evening offered them in clear form—from platinum pixies to candy-pink tulle—and the best moments felt more like careful edits than full reinventions. The 2025 Emmys also made plain how one strong element can define an overall look, a useful reminder for anyone studying red carpet beauty.
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Jenna Ortega: gothic princess in Givenchy
Above Jenna Ortega keeps it dark yet refined in Givenchy at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Jenna Ortega keeps it dark yet refined in Givenchy at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Jenna Ortega leaned into the one-thing rule. She arrived at the Emmys red carpet in a Givenchy look that several outlets described as part of the "naked dressing" conversation, and her team kept makeup in line with her signature gothic palette while allowing the outfit to read as the focal point. The result was tidy and intentional: hair and makeup that referenced her established aesthetic but did not compete with the gown.
Carrie Coon: a platinum pixie cut and luminous skin
Above Carrie Coon debuts a radiant pixie cut at the 2025 Emmys. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Carrie Coon debuts a radiant pixie cut at the 2025 Emmys. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Carrie Coon’s appearance was notable for a haircut decision and for how skin finish can change a silhouette. The Emmys was her opportunity to debut a bleach-blonde pixi—a stark change from her usual bob—and wore a softly luminous complexion and minimal eye detail that complemented the haircut and a heavily embellished gown. The hair transformation read as the look’s headline, while the makeup restrained itself.
Lisa: pretty in a pink palette
Above Lisa channels a fairytale Barbie moment in pastel pink Lever Couture, anchored by a bold Bulgari snake necklace (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Lisa channels a fairytale Barbie moment in pastel pink Lever Couture, anchored by a bold Bulgari snake necklace (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Lisa’s Lever Couture gown in a Glinda pink invited a fairytale reading, but the accessories made the moment unmistakable. Jewellery from Bulgari—notably a gold and ruby snake motif necklace—anchored the look and gave the soft tulle a sharper counterpoint. Her hair and makeup choices were balanced to support both the dress and the jewels rather than to upstage them. For those cataloguing trends, the evening showed how costume-level jewellery can redirect a pastel gown into a signature moment
Hunter Schafer: soft glamour and clean beauty
Above For the Emmys, Hunter Schafer perfects clean beauty with soft waves, sheer-pink lips and a magenta Alexander McQueen gown (Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
For the Emmys, Hunter Schafer perfects clean beauty with soft waves, sheer-pink lips and a magenta Alexander McQueen gown (Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
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Always the red carpet stunner, Hunter Schafer wore a custom magenta halter-neck maxi dress from Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection, styled by Dara. Her hair was swept into light waves, loose and natural rather than tightly coiffed. Her makeup emphasised a sheer‐pink lip and a gentle blush flush that highlighted her cheeks. The look favoured softness rather than sharp angles or bold contrasts, with accessories kept to delicate silver earrings and rings.
Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham: timeless beauty looks for a timeless duo
Above ‘Gilmore Girls’ duo Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham delight fans with timeless styling and nostalgic charm at the Emmys 2025 (Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage)
‘Gilmore Girls’ duo Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham delight fans with timeless styling and nostalgic charm at the Emmys 2025 (Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage)
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The Gilmore Girls reunion on stage carried over to a red carpet moment. Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham presented together and their styling leaned into classic lines—hair and makeup choices that read tidy and serviceable for the camera rather than overtly stylised. They were presented exactly as we remember them from the show, making the rare outing even more nostalgic.
Katherine LaNasa: Old Hollywood glam
Above Katherine LaNasa’s Grace Kelly-inspired beauty look completes her winning moment at the 2025 Emmys for her role in ’The Pitt’ (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Katherine LaNasa’s Grace Kelly-inspired beauty look completes her winning moment at the 2025 Emmys for her role in ’The Pitt’ (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
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The Pitt's Katherine LaNasa opted for a strapless ivory gown and spoke of aiming for a Grace Kelly vibe. Her makeup and accessories reinforced that reference: structured hair, classic jewellery and a refined skin finish. The look was explicit about its inspiration and succeeded by keeping each component in proportion. It was a reminder that referencing a past icon still requires modern technique to read well on today’s red carpet.
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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
