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The 2018 Golden Globes : The Message Behind the BLACK Dress Code

It’s going to be an interesting night on the red carpet at Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards.  In an effort to expand the dialogue surrounding gender inequality and sexual harassment, and the #MeTOO movement in Hollywood, actresses planning on attending the iconic awards event, including nominees and presenters, have agreed to wear black to take the focus off the dress.  But black doesn’t mean somber or dull as we have seen from past red carpets.  And, while we hope fashion will still play a role in the red carpet interviews, the aim is to have some more substantive, and perhaps controversial interview questions that should keep things lively.

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“Black is the hardest color in the world to get right—except for gray …” – Diana Vreeland

The initiative, Time’s Up, was formed by 300 top industry professionals from Reese Witherspoon to Shonda Rhimes.  The intent is to encourage audiences to focus on something other than the dress, hoping instead that red carpet interviewers will engage celebrities in more meaningful conversations about the role of women in the entertainment industry and the power of the media to affect change.  It may have its roots in the #askhermore campaign founded by Jennifer Siebel Newsom in 2014 to urge red carpet interviewers to ask more substantive questions and syncs with the objectives of the more current #metoo campaign.

2009 Golden Globes Awards
2009 Golden Globe Awards
2011 Golden Globes Awards
2011 Golden Globe Awards
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2016 Golden globes
Golden Globes from the past black dresses
Black dresses are always a go-to staple for any red carpet
Golden Globes from the past black dresses
2014 Golden Globe beauties in black
Golden Globes from the past black dresses
Meryl Streep has never been one for “flash” and has frequently opted to wear black on red carpets
Meryl Streep in Givenchy | Golden Globes
Meryl Streep poses in the press room during the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017
Golden Globes from the past black dresses
Sofia Vergara dazzled in Zac Posen at the 2014 Golden Globes.
Golden Globes from the past black dresses
Winona Ryder, Zazie Beetz, and Kristen Bell at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.
Octavia Spencer from 2017 Golden Globes Red Carpet
Octavia Spencer from 2017 Golden Globes Red Carpet
Evan Rachel Wood at the 2017 Golden Globes
Evan Rachel Wood at the 2017 Golden Globes

But we’re hopeful this won’t come completely at the expense of talk about the gorgeous gowns and jewels that have dominated previous red carpet interviews.  After all, fashion is still our passion.  With black as the base, creativity will be key this year with more focus on the details including accessories, hair, makeup and embellishments to set these actresses and their dresses apart and earn them red carpet accolades.  One sure way to add to the luxe and drama?  A fur accent piece.  Stick to the monochromatic look with a plush black fox stole or a sleek black broadtail jacket.  For sheer elegance, nothing beats chinchilla.  Looking to recall the dramatic looks of the silver screen sirens from the glamour days of the 30’s and 40’s?  A white fox boa or stole is the answer.  And if you want to add a blast of color to really set you apart, there are plenty of bold fur accent pieces sure to make a statement.

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Oday Shakar Fall 2017,
golden globes black dress options
Jonathan Simkhai RTW Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
Georgine RTW Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
Dennis Basso RTW Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
David Korma RTW Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
Brock Collection RTW Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
Bibhu Mohapatra RTW Fall 2017
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Versace Fall 2017
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Peter Pilotto Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
golden globes black dress options
golden globes black dress options
Leonard Paris RTW Fall 2017
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J. Mendel RTW Fall 2017
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Haney RTW Fall 2017
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Blumarine RTW Fall 2017
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Michael Kors Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
Missoni Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
Leonard Paris RTW Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
Jonathan Simkhai RTW Fall 2017
golden globes black dress options
J. Mendel RTW Fall 2017

As for the guys….they have it easy!  The chances are pretty good that they were planning on wearing black anyway!

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, January 2017
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Eddie Redmayne 2017 Golden Globes
2017 Golden Globes
Justin Timberlake 2017 Golden Globes
The Men of the 2017 Golden Globes
The Men of the 2017 Golden Globes

“Black is always elegant. It is the most complete color in the whole world, made of all the colors in the palette.” – Ricardo Tisci