2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards: Menswear
Here is a look at the standout menswear moments from the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, where classic tailoring shared the red carpet with some more adventurous choices.
The Sash Lost Me
Colman Domingo is one of the most exciting men on the red carpet, and it’s rare that I’m not totally on board with his looks. But this custom Valentino look, designed by Creative Director Alessandro Michele, loses me with the satin waist sash wrapped over the jacket.
Michele is a maximalist, as we know, but I think the sash does nothing to enhance the look, even though it is colour-coordinated with the painterly-print shirt. The pleated trousers also appear to have created quite a bit of static, which isn’t helping to endear me to this look.
A Slightly Better Representation
Kingston Rumi Southwick’s Valentino Fall 2026 look follows a similar idea to Colman’s, but even though I’m still not sold on the gold waist sash, I think it works better here.
The jacket’s decorative frog closures already give the look a more ornate feel, so the sash feels more connected to the overall styling. I’m still not convinced I would have added it, but I understand it here more than I do on Colman.
Connor Without The Curls
What is it with my faves getting haircuts? First Erling Haaland and now Connor Storrie. The king of the curly-haired boys is no more, and the timing is particularly surprising considering his Saint Laurent campaign has just launched with those curls very much intact.
The actor wore one of Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent suits in a slightly oversized silhouette, but this feels quite muted by Connor’s standards. And I’m baffled by the trouser length.
Charles Gets It Right
Charles Melton is my favourite here in this black single-breasted velvet Louis Vuitton tuxedo.
As much as I love seeing men step outside the classic tailoring codes, sometimes you simply cannot argue with a beautifully cut tuxedo. The fit and proportions are spot-on, and the velvet jacket gives the look enough distinction without needing anything more.
Classic, But Not Perfect
Noah Wyle wore a custom Brunello Cucinelli double-breasted tuxedo, and while there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, seeing it alongside Charles makes the difference in fit immediately apparent.
It’s classic, appropriate and well put together, but it simply isn’t as sharp as Charles’ Louis Vuitton.
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