Emmys 2026 Menswear
The 2026 Emmys menswear offered plenty beyond the expected black-tie formula. Colour, print and decorative details made their mark, while several stars showed that a classic tuxedo can still hold its own when the cut and styling are right.
Perfect Prada
Adam Brody is known for making strong statements with colour, but in turning to a classic Prada double-breasted suit, he added a printed scarf tie to imbue the look with some flair. This is an easy win for me.
Two Colours Too Many
There is a strong feeling of familiarity with Colman Domingo’s custom Valentino look, inspired by Alessandro Michele’s Fall 2026 collection, which I can totally understand. I also love that Colman gave us something other than the standard black or navy tuxedo.
However, the pink shirt and magenta scarf overcooked this look for me. The terracotta and cream were harmonious; the additional pink tones are where it loses me. Had they been in more complementary tones, I would have been fully on board with this. Boucheron jewellery completed his look.
Threepeat
If I were seeing this Bode floral-embroidered suit for the first time on Alan Cumming, I would have been more enamoured, but this is now the third outing for the design after Ethan Hawke and Dallas Liu.
Does Alan still look good? Yes. But he is usually the person setting the pace. Christian Louboutin shoes completed his look.
Modern Florals
Chris Perfetti also went floral in this Wiederhoeft double-breasted suit, with the monochrome botanical motif doing all the work. I like that he kept the shirt crisp and simple, while the Beladora brooch adds to the contemporary feel. Christian Louboutin shoes completed his look.
Men Do Archival Too
Tyler James Williams pulled this Givenchy Spring 1999 jacket from the archives, adding a graphic element to his traditional tailoring. The grey shirt was the right choice here, as a white shirt would have created too much contrast.
A Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase Black Magic 42mm timepiece and Christian Louboutin shoes completed his look.
It’s All In The Details
Paul W. Downs brought back that oversized-cuff trend in this Wales Bonner double-breasted suit. I love the single satin lapel giving the navy tailoring its character, with the David Webb Thistle brooch amplifying that detail and selling this for me.
Christian Louboutin Rosalio St patent leather boots completed his look.
Valentino, Dialled Back
Kingston Rumi Southwick’s custom Valentino look offered a youthful interpretation of black tie, layering a long scarf over a double-breasted jacket and waistcoat. The embellished details at the cuffs and trouser seams gave the all-black look enough distinction.
Proportions In Check
I like Matthew Rhys’ Thom Browne suit because the shrunken elements the designer often incorporates into his tailoring are kept to a minimum here. The result still feels recognisably Thom Browne, but the proportions are far easier on the eye.
Boucheron and Buccellati jewellery and a Hublot Classic Fusion 3-Hands King Gold Pavé 38mm timepiece completed his look.
Navy Delight
There was a lot of navy and black on this red carpet, but Sterling K. Brown’s Brunello Cucinelli tuxedo shows how effective navy-on-navy can be. The darker satin lapels create just enough contrast, and the fit does the rest.
The Tiniest Bow Tie
Marcello Hernández went traditional in Prada, with the smallest bow tie I have ever seen.
Taupe Stands Out
A winner on the night, Noah Wyle also kept things classic in Brunello Cucinelli. Classic in style, but not so classic in colour, with the taupe jacket standing out in a sea of black and navy.
No Tie Required
I like the ease of the open collar with Charlie Hunnam’s custom Burberry navy look. This feels relaxed, yet formal enough for the occasion. A Vacheron Constantin timepiece completed his look.
White Jacket Moment
Thomas Doherty switched up the evening’s darker palette with a white Brunello Cucinelli dinner jacket. I could have done without the red accent, but the white jacket was a welcome change.
Pinstripes Meet Polka Dots
When Matthew McConaughey was a Dolce & Gabbana guy, his suits were always slim-fit, so I like this newer, wider silhouette in his Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann double-breasted pinstripe suit.
Classic With A Flourish
Sometimes, all you need to elevate exceptional tailoring is a brooch, which Jason Segel added to his Isaia tuxedo, courtesy of Martin Katz.
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