Fashion Critics’ Awards Season Favourites

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I don’t know about you, but I found awards season a little strange this year, largely due to the long gaps between ceremonies, which broke the momentum.

In terms of fashion, there were plenty of standout moments and recurring talking points.

Not As Expected Award

We were all expecting a bit of a snooze fest from Jessie Buckley, but she did try to dispel that belief with a number of non-black looks. However, outings like her Dior dress at the Golden Globes highlight where she could have pushed things further.

Most Fearless Award

Teyana Taylor clearly did not subscribe to the idea that you have to dial things down to be taken seriously by voters. Honestly, it would have been a travesty had she gone that route. I love that, if anything, she turned the dial up. She would have been the most consistent for me had it not been for that Burberry look, and Oscar night, where I felt the two looks didn’t align with the direction she had been building throughout the season.

Most Consistent / Dark Horse Award

Rose Byrne did not put a foot wrong this awards season, giving us straight 8+ and above looks throughout. We were so focused on Jessie, Teyana, and Chase that we should have added Rose to the list much earlier.

Most Consistent / Best Maternity Award

Wunmi Mosaku’s maternity style was one of the highlights for me this awards season. Kudos to the designers and the seamstresses who were navigating the fact that her body would have changed over the three-month period, meaning adjustments and predictions were always required. She gave us colour, sparkle, and heritage, delivering variety while maintaining a clear point of view. She set a new standard.

Most Disappointing / We Were All Rooting For You Award

Renate Reinsve was, by some distance, the most disappointing this awards season. She really should have kept some of those looks from her Sentimental Value press tour for this run, as that tour showed a stronger and more engaging direction. She set the bar high there, but never came close to matching it here.

Most Understated Award

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas may not have set your heart racing, but she definitely excelled in the lane she carved out for herself, delivering consistency and a clear aesthetic across her appearances.

Best Newcomer / Best Brand Ambassador Award

Chase Infiniti’s Critics’ Choice Awards Louis Vuitton look was her most impressive, and she continued to deliver strong looks, with her Golden Globes outing also being another highlight that reinforced her momentum.

Thematic Award

I don’t think Emma Stone went into this awards season with the plan to give us a theme, but the ’90s minimalism was apparent across all her looks, with the same silhouette repeated, creating a recognisable signature that divided opinion.

Most Underrated Award

Wagner Moura had a very impressive awards season, but I feel it went largely under the radar, despite the consistency and strength of his appearances.

Most Disappointing Award: Menswear Edition

Timothée Chalamet’s red carpet style never impressed this awards season. There was an over-reliance on one Givenchy by Sarah Burton suit in different colours at the start, along with oversized trousers that looked messy. I’m surprised that the man who gave us the harness, went shirtless, and once wore a red halter top struck out this awards season. The variety and risk-taking that once defined his style felt noticeably absent. Someone said his fashion power left when he cut his hair, and on that note, I hope he grows it back for the Dune 3 tour.

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