Black Fashion Highlights From 2026 Emmy Awards

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards arrived on September 14, and the carpet delivered exactly what we came for: some of the sharpest, most daring fashion moments of the year. From power couples to solo standouts, Black excellence was on full display at the Peacock Theater. We watched as 78th Primetime Emmy Awards attendees walked the blue carpet, each outfit telling its own story.

Here’s who stopped us in our tracks.

Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown

One of Hollywood’s most stylish power couples, Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown owned the carpet with coordinated sophistication.

Zendaya

Zendaya brought old Hollywood glamour in a bejeweled gown and a sharp pixie cut that stole the show.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Dapper and understated, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II wore a grey tuxedo jacket with satin lapels that whispered rather than shouted.

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri’s dress was a clever play of contrast: soft blue in front, then a bold, vibrant red in back. A conversation starter.

Chase Infiniti

Always a fashion moment, Chase Infiniti’s mermaid gown was adorned with intricate beaded details that caught the light perfectly.

LL Cool J

All black everything from the NCIS: New York star, and somehow he still managed to stop traffic. The man simply has it.

Adrian Dev

Adrian Dev brought serious sparkle in an embellished jacket that commanded attention.

Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish served elegance in a floor-length green gown paired with a perfectly executed chic bob.

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo never plays it safe, and his Emmy look proved it. The Nehru jacket paired with a purple sash belt was a bold choice that paid off.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph was stunning in a strapless column gown featuring a playful, beautifully detailed pattern.

Niecy Nash-Betts

Bold. Red. Mermaid. Niecy Nash-Betts made a statement in the best way possible.

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson kept it minimal and elegant in a gold slip dress.

Tyler James Williams

Tyler James Williams proved you don’t need a tie when you look this good. Grey and black jacket, black slacks, and total confidence.

Aliyah Mastin

Paradise star Aliyah Mastin stunned in an off-white gown that radiated simplicity and sophistication.

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Actor-director Salli Richardson-Whitfield’s gown was full of interesting details that rewarded a close look.

RuPaul and Law Roach

When RuPaul and Law Roach walk the carpet together, you watch.

Jordan E. Cooper and Ms. Pat

Jordan E. Cooper and Ms. Pat brought all the joy to the blue carpet.

Sheinelle Jones

TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones looked gorgeous in a jewel-toned dress that made an entrance.

Alfonso Ribeiro

Alfonso Ribeiro brought bold color with a green jacket that stood out against the blue carpet backdrop.

Mychal-Bella Bowman

Rising star Mychal-Bella Bowman wore a chic strapless gown with a waterfall hem and sweetheart neckline that showed real maturity and style.

William Stanford Davis

Abbott Elementary’s William Stanford Davis swapped his on-screen janitor uniform for a sharp navy tuxedo.

Luke Tennie

Davis’s Abbott Elementary co-star Luke Tennie chose a black overcoat with gold accents for a sleek, refined look.

Percy Daggs IV

Paradise actor Percy Daggs IV looked cool in a black suit and matching shades.

Mark Tallman

Mark Tallman paired a black shirt and tie with a white structured jacket for a look that bridged classic and contemporary.

Ciara Miller

Ciara Miller brought brightness in white, standing out on the blue carpet in a crisp two-piece ensemble.

Thaddeus LaGrone

Set to appear in the upcoming Baywatch reboot, Thaddeus LaGrone showed confidence and style on the carpet.