It was all Golden at The Globes this year. Plus, other fashion trends

The glitz and glamour of gold ruled the red carpet at the year’s first star-studded event: The Golden Globe Awards.

Held in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, the Golden Globes set the fashion tone for the year as a parade of stars sashayed down the red carpet in their sartorial best. Among the celebrities in attendance were Zendaya, Demi Moore, Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, Mindy Kaling, Emma Stone, and Nicole Kidman, turning the 2025 Globes into a truly fashion-forward event.

2025 is going to be the year of unabashed maximalism – that’s what the red carpet scenario suggested. The trend emerges after ‘quiet luxury’ and ‘minimal fabulousness’ ruled the fashion game in the past few years.

Billowing silhouettes, opera gloves, ogle-worthy jewellery pieces, sequin galore, voluminous hairstyles and roaring red were the top trends at the Golden Globes.

India also witnessed noteworthy fashion moments with Lilly Singh rocking a Gaurav Gupta creation, and Best Director nominee Payal Kapadia slaying it in a crisp black silk jumpsuit with brocade accents. Designer Manish Malhotra also made his debut in a self-designed monochrome tuxedo with a bejewelled lapel.

Let’s dive into the standout fashion trends we spotted at the Golden Globe awards 2025

Golden galore

If not ‘Golden Globes,’ this year’s edition could very well be called ‘Golden Gowns.’ Pun intended. Several celebrities took inspiration from the event’s name, with a dazzling array of golden gowns dominating the red carpet on this glamorous night.

Subtle, blingtastic, shimmering satin or swathed in sequin, all sorts golden creations were flaunted at The Globes.

Mindy Kaling embraced maximalism in an Ashi Studio strapless golden gown adorned with sparkling silver stones. Kristen Bell’s pick for the night was also an Ashi Studio creation in rose gold – a sequinned bustier and skirt set.

The host for the night Nikki Glaser too flaunted a striking silk gown in gold by designer Prabal Gurung. Her ensemble featured a floral draped detail and a bold plunging neckline.

Cate Blanchett too wowed in a high-on-bling Louis Vuitton golden gown featuring an impressive bubble bustier.

Demi Moore won big at The Globes this year – not only by bagging an award for her performance in ‘The Substance’ but also with her fashion choice. She looked gorgeous in a sculptural gleaming gown in champagne gold by Armani Prive. The crystal embellishments, must we add, further upped the glam quotient!

Sequin is still very much in

Say what you will, but sequins are not going anywhere anytime soon! Year after year, sequin supremacy continues to reign. From Lilly Singh’s electrifying blue Gaurav Gupta gown to Nicole Kidman’s blingtastic (and backless) silver number, these show-stopping looks were among the scene-stealers at The Globes 2025.

Opera gloves

If there was a fashion element as prominent as the presence of gold at The Globes 2025, it was opera gloves. The fashion world’s favorite accessory to add a hint of drama was embraced by a bevy of celebrities, including the star of the night, Ariana Grande, as well as Pamela Anderson and Ali Wong.

Dramatic hair, don’t care

The Golden Globes 2025 red carpet marked the return of old Hollywood glamour, especially in the realm of hairstyles. Voluminous high ponytails and sleek blow-dried bobs took center stage, with A-listers like Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, and Selena Gomez leading the charge.

Sensational satin

Satin ensembles paired with extravagant jewels were a super-hit combination at The Globes. Zendaya made heads turn in a burnt-orange strapless satin gown by Louis Vuitton, featuring a billowing silhouette (hello again, maximalism) and a spectacular diamond necklace.

Anya Taylor-Joy too rocked this combination. She clad herself in a pastel pink archival Christian Dior gown with an enormous Tiffany & Co necklace and a matching bracelet! Wow is the word for sure.

What was your favourite fashion moment from the 82nd Golden Globe awards?