Best looks from the Golden Globes 2024 red carpet, from classic to glossy

Stars turn out in full force for the awards event

Cillian Murphy in Saint Laurent. Reuters

Margot Robbie in custom Giorgio Armani Prive. AFP

Taylor Swift in Gucci. AFP

Meryl Streep breaks out the sequins. EPA

Julia Garner in Gucci. EPA

Pedro Pascal, his arm in a sling, wearing Bottega Veneta. AP

Rosamund Pike in custom Dior. Reuters

Jennifer Lopez in a baby pink gown. AFP

Barbie director Greta Gerwig in Fendi. AP

Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio, in Giorgio Armani. Getty Images via AFP

Issa Rae in Pamella Roland. AP

Rachel Brosnahan was one of several celebrities who wore red on the red carpet. AFP

Julianne Moore in Bottega Veneta. AFP

Florence Pugh in custom Valentino. AFP

Selena Gomez in custom Giorgio Armani Prive. EPA

Barry Keoghan in head-to-toe Louis Vuitton. EPA

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. Getty Images via AFP

Billie Eilish in Willy Chavarria. AP

Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton. AP

Robert Downey Jr and his wife Susan Downey in matching plum. Getty Images via AFP

Reese Witherspoon in Monique LHuillier. AFP

Singer Dua Lipa in custom Schiaparelli. AFP

Musician Lenny Kravitz in Alexander McQueen. EPA

Jodie Foster in Alberta Ferretti. AFP

Timothee Chalamet in Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane. Getty Images via AFP

Natalie Portman in Dior. AFP

Oprah Winfrey in Louis Vuitton. Getty Images via AFP

Elle Fanning in ivory vintage Pierre Balmain. EPA

Bradley Cooper, in custom Louis Vuitton, with his mother Gloria Campano. Reuters

Riley Keough. AP

Carey Mulligan. AFP

Brie Larson. AP

Trevor Noah. Getty Images via AFP

Sheryl Lee Ralph. Getty Images via AFP

Singer and actress Fantasia Barrino. AP

Beverly Hills in Los Angeles was filled with actors, directors, stand-up comedians and musicians last night, to celebrate the 81st Golden Globe Awards.

Seen as the pre-runner to the Academy Awards in March, the Golden Globes offers clues as to which films and stars are tipped for Oscar recognition.

This year's event crucially marks the first major awards ceremony since the long-running Hollywood actors' strike was resolved. With red carpets practically empty last year, the Golden Globes are not only the first event of the year, but also mark a return to occasion dressing – and the results did not disappoint.

With everyone eager to dress up and show off once again, three main themes dominated the red carpet.

Red on red

Once considered a no-no, red outfits on the red carpet were chosen by many a star this year. Florence Pugh, sporting a blonde quiff, arrived in custom Valentino, while Selena Gomez wore custom Giorgio Armani Prive. Julianne Moore arrived in scarlet Bottega Veneta, while Irish actor Barry Keoghan was decked out in red Louis Vuitton from head to toe. American actress and comedian Ayo Edebiri, meanwhile, wore a red strapless dress, complete with a train, by Prada.

Others opted for variations on the tone, including Jennifer Lopez in fitted baby pink, Oprah Winfrey in purple Louis Vuitton and Brie Larson in pale violet.

Sequins and high shine

Leaning into the joyfulness of sequins, many celebrities arrived sparkling like diamonds. Taylor Swift wore shimmering green by Gucci, followed by Julia Garner in silver by the same house.

Natalie Portman offered an elegant take on sparkle in Dior, while Timothee Chalamet arrived in black sequins by Celine Homme.

Margot Robbie arrived in Barbie-pink (what else?) by Giorgio Armani, in a sleek column gown and frilled net stole, which apparently the star and designer came up with together.

Classic in all-black

In contrast to the bright colours, there were also plenty of all-black looks. Singer Dua Lipa arrived in dramatic, fitted, custom Schiaparelli, while Rosamund Pike wore a mid-length flared skirt with a lace headpiece by Dior.

Jennifer Lawrence wore all-black Dior, while Reese Witherspoon added a dash of pink to her black Monique Lhuillier look. Actor and director Jodie Foster arrived in buttoned-up Alberta Ferretti, while comedian Trevor Noah went for black shirt, tie and suit.

Barbie director Greta Gerwig wore all black, too, as a high-necked Fendi dress with matching long gloves.