Cool pastel tones were a trend on the 2026 Emmy Awards red carpet on Monday night in Los Angeles. Stars from Sarah Pidgeon and Emilia Clarke, to Jessica Williams gave those cool tones an elevated edge in designs by Chanel, Prada and Honor, among others.

WWD breaks down those cool pastel looks and more ahead.

Sarah Pidgeon

Pidgeon wore a flowing satin gown courtesy of Chanel. The dress was cast in a lilac tone with jeweled embellishments along the draped scoop neckline. A statement necklace further emphasized the glittering elements of the cool pastel design, which harkened back to her “Love Story” character Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s real-life penchant for slip-style dresses.

Supriya Ganesh

“The Pitt” star Supriya Ganesh wore a McQueen design, with a distinct icy blue tone and textural contrast. The sleeveless gown was crafted with a silky satin fabric that, at the midi hemline, transitioned to semi-sheer chiffon that trailed the actor on the arrival carpet.

Katherine LaNasa

Like her “Pitt” costar, Katherine LaNasa also opted for a pastel blue in Louis Vuitton. The simple, sleeveless dress featured some fabric ruching at the bust with an A-line silhouette that cascaded to the arrival carpet and featured a long train.

Jessica Williams

Williams added lace embellishments to her pastel cool tone in a strapless bustier-style dress by Honor. The gown featured a formfitting, corseted bodice with a flouncy, floor-length skirt. She accessorized with jewelry pieces by Jessica McCormack.

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh channeled Vivienne Westwood’s British edge in a lilac dress with shimmering sequins. The lilac fabric featured as an overlay, with statement sleeves falling off the shoulder for a slightly dramatic edge. A corseted bodice gave way to an A-line skirt with a flowing train to boot.

Emilia Clarke

Clarke also wore a pastel dress, hers by Prada. The soft pink gown featured a strapless column dress with a cape-like train that flowed behind the “Game of Thrones” alum.

The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, featured the best series of the year as voted on by the active members of the Television Academy. Apple TV series “Widows Bay” won the evening with a record-breaking 14 Emmy awards. The awards show was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.