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Shades of Red Are Trending At The 2019 Emmys

One this season’s biggest color trends pops on melanin.
Shades of Red Are Trending At The 2019 Emmys
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By James Love · Updated October 23, 2020

From Empire‘s Taraji P. Henson to This Is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson, the Emmy’s red carpet was filled with varying shades of red. Seeing this trend on the red carpet came as no surprise, as crimson hues like bright pinks and dusty rose were a strong trend seen on the Fall/Winter 2019 runways. Designers including Gucci, Jason Wu, Prada, and ESSENCE Best Black Fashion Awards nominee, Christopher John Rogers all got in on the look.

Check out our roundup of stunning celebs who looked marvelous in varying tones of red at the 2019 Emmy Awards.

  • Susan Kelechi Watson
  • Taraji P. Henson
  • Susan Kelechi Watson
  • Charlayne Woodard
  • RuPaul
  • Niecy Nash
  • Laverne Cox
  • Dascha Polanco
  • Angela Bassett