October 28, 2026

2026 WWD Honors: Red Carpet Fashion

Posted by Catherine Kallon

The 2026 WWD Honors took place at Cipriani South Street in New York City, celebrating some of fashion’s biggest names, including LVMH’s Bernard Arnault, Tom Ford’s Haider Ackermann and Celine’s Michael Rider. Designers, celebrities and fashion insiders gathered for an evening celebrating the industry’s leading figures.

Louisa Jacobson poses alongside fellow guests at the 2026 WWD Honors wearing her white Tom Ford pinstripe suit.
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So Close to Perfection

As you may have noticed, I have been having a bit of a moment with Louisa Jacobson and her love of tailoring. However, that came to a screeching halt when I saw the length of the trousers on her Tom Ford Spring 2027 suit. She was among Haider Ackermann’s angels at this event, but those trousers let down what could have been her best look of the week. I love everything else, especially the black floral embellishment.

Styled by Edward Bowleg.

Tom Ford Spring 2027 runway model wearing the white pinstripe suit with black floral embellishment later worn by Louisa Jacobson at the WWD Honors.
Tom Ford Spring 2027
Rebecca Hall wears a black Tom Ford Fall 2026 two-piece outfit with a waist cut-out and leather belt at the 2026 WWD Honors.
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The Signature Detail

Rebecca Hall, also wearing Tom Ford, opted for a Fall 2026 two-piece look featuring the signature leather belt, which gives the trousers a cut-out effect.

Rebecca Hall attends the WWD Honors in a black Tom Ford Fall 2026 ensemble featuring a high-neck top, asymmetric waist cut-out and wide-leg trousers, accessorised with a KATKIM earring and black clutch.
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I love how this small detail gives an otherwise classic all-black ensemble an edge. A single KATKIM earring and black clutch completed her look.

Styled by Bailey Moon.

Tom Ford Fall 2026 runway model wearing the black high-neck top and cut-out trousers with a leather belt later worn by Rebecca Hall.
Tom Ford Fall 2026
Aaron Taylor-Johnson wears a blue striped Tom Ford shirt with an animal-print collar and black trousers at the 2026 WWD Honors in New York.
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Twice as Nice

You should instantly recognise Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Tom Ford look, because we have already seen this delicious combination of contrasting animal-print collar and dual stripes on Patrick Schwarzenegger. It looks just as good with or without the jacket, and Aaron makes a convincing case for the latter.

Tom Ford Fall 2026 runway model in a blue striped shirt with an animal-print collar, striped tie and black trousers, a look later worn by Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Tom Ford Fall 2026
Michelle Monaghan wears a black Altuzarra Spring 2027 dress with floral-embroidered sheer panels and statement earrings at the 2026 WWD Honors.
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Statement Earrings Really Are Back

Michelle Monaghan’s Altuzarra Spring 2027 dress was just as intriguing as her earrings. The dress has an almost deconstructed appearance, as though the black fabric has been torn away to reveal a floral underlayer. I also love that she kept the statement earrings from the runway. Now I’m realising this isn’t necessarily a Sarah Paulson trend, but more of a Karla Welch trend, considering they share the same stylist. Either way, I’m loving the return of statement earrings.

Styled by Karla Welch.

Altuzarra Spring 2027 runway model wearing the black dress with sheer floral-embroidered panels and mismatched earrings later worn by Michelle Monaghan.
Altuzarra Spring 2027
Hannah Einbinder wears a Celine Fall 2026 2D mini dress with oversized pearl earrings at the 2026 WWD Honors in New York.
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Still Experimenting

As much as I love this Celine Fall 2026 2D mini dress, I’m not convinced it’s the right dress for Hannah Einbinder. She has been experimenting with different styles recently, and that continues here. Like Michelle Monaghan, another Karla Welch client, she embraced statement jewellery with oversized pearl earrings. The dress itself is fabulous, but I’m not entirely sold on it for Hannah.

Styled by Karla Welch.

Celine Fall 2026 2D mini dress
Celine Fall 2026
Tracee Ellis Ross wears an ivory Celine Fall 2026 satin ensemble with wide-leg trousers at the 2026 WWD Honors in New York.
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A Quieter Moment

Tracee Ellis Ross wore a Celine Fall 2026 look that feels rather muted by her standards, as we are so accustomed to seeing her embrace colour and adventurous silhouettes. However, considering she was presenting an award, perhaps this was the right occasion for something a little more understated.

Celine Fall 2026 runway model wearing an ivory satin ensemble with wide-leg trousers, a look later worn by Tracee Ellis Ross at the WWD Honors.
Celine Fall 2026
Lexi Minetree wears a red archival Givenchy gown with Fred Leighton and Kwiat jewellery at the 2026 WWD Honors in New York.
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Goodbye, Elle Woods

I almost didn’t recognise Lexi Minetree in this red archival Givenchy gown, having become so accustomed to seeing her wear pink throughout her press tour for Elle. This is refreshing in both style and colour, and I’m glad that particular fashion chapter appears to have been reserved for the press tour. Fred Leighton and Kwiat jewellery completed her look.

Peyton Elizabeth Lee at the 2026 WWD Honors carrying a dog-shaped Thom Browne Hector bag with her coordinated tailoring.
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One Accessory Too Many

I think Peyton Elizabeth Lee’s Thom Browne Hopsack suiting mini dress and sport coat would have worked better without the Thom Browne Hector bag. The Fall 2026 shoes already complement the coordinated look, while the dog-shaped bag feels a little too novelty-driven for this outfit. I would have preferred a more classic bag here.

Lucy Freyer at the WWD Honors wearing a printed archival Roberto Cavalli slip dress from the Fall 2005 collection.
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Another Archive Moment

Lucy Freyer wore a vintage Roberto Cavalli Fall 2005 dress, and as a lover of printed slip dresses, I think this was a great archival pull.

François Arnaud attends the 2026 WWD Honors wearing Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello tailoring, styled with a striped shirt and tucked-in tie.
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The Tucked-In Tie

François Arnaud suited up in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, with the tucked-in tie and striped shirt giving the look its distinction. The proportions are excellent, and this is another example of why Saint Laurent continues to be such a reliable choice for menswear.

Saint Laurent Fall 2026
Saint Laurent Fall 2026
Pritika Swarup attends the 2026 WWD Honors at Cipriani South Street in New York wearing a black Azeeza gown.
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Keeping It Simple

Pritika Swarup kept things simple in a black Azeeza gown, which could have benefited from some more notable accessories.

Tom Ford creative director Haider Ackermann attends the 2026 WWD Honors in New York, where he received the Womenswear Designer of the Year award.
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Another Award for Ackermann

The accolades keep coming for Haider Ackermann, who received the Womenswear Designer of the Year award for Tom Ford, presented by Susie Cave. This marks his second award in as many weeks, following his recognition at the Esquire event. Considering the impact he has already made at Tom Ford, it’s hardly surprising to see him being celebrated once again.

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