For decades, the red carpet has functioned as fashion’s loudest stage. A place where visibility equaled success, where extravagance translated into power and where the most memorable looks were often the most excessive ones. It was a world of volume, sparkle and immediate impact, designed to dominate headlines for a single night.
But something has shifted.
At this year’s Golden Globe Awards, fashion spoke a different language. It was quieter, more deliberate and far more intelligent. Instead of demanding attention, it invited interpretation. And in doing so, it revealed not only where fashion is today, but where culture itself is heading.
U.S. actor Leonardo Dicaprio attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., Jan. 11, 2026. (AFP Photo)
Cultural shift reflected in fabric
Red carpet fashion has always been a mirror of its time.
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