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Best Red Carpet Fashion at the 2023 Critics’ Choice Awards

See the best looks from the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, where the stars gather for the 28th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards.

The Critics’ Choice Awards returned to their regular January schedule after the 2022 ceremony was delayed by more than two months amid a surge in covid-19 cases. And all eyes were on the red carpet when the stars arrived at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

On a night of low-key fashion, many attendees opted for black dresses, but there were plenty of striking silhouettes among them, from the asymmetrical ruffles of Quinta Brunson’s Robert Wun bodycon dress to Angela Bassett’s striking Christian Siriano design.

Lily James, nominated for her role in “Pam & Tommy,” wowed in a sheer black Oscar de la Renta gown with a large silk bow at the waist. And there were pops of color, too, with “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Michelle Yeoh rocking a strapless pink and black Carolina Herrera gown with dramatic sleeves and Julia Garner arriving in a sheer red Ferragamo gown over a 1950s bandeau bra. Skims.

Elsewhere, metallics and sequins proved popular. “The White Lotus” actor Aubrey Plaza wowed in a sparkly Louis Vuitton gown with colorful gradient details, while “The Woman King” star Thuso Mbedu rocked a gown embellished with gold, silver and bronze , also from the French brand. Nominees Amanda Seyfried and Sheryl Lee Ralph, from “Abbott Elementary,” opted for gold gowns by Dior and Jovana Louis, respectively.

In a trend seen on recent red carpets, Elle Fanning and Janelle Monáe were among several stars wearing cutout dresses.

The men of the night embraced a variety of shades, from Andrew Garfield’s camel Zegna suit to Henry Golding’s handsome dark teal suit. Ke Huy Quan, Billy Eichner and Harry Shum Jr. were among the many attendees who arrived in maroon hues, on a night when many male guests eschewed the conventional black-tie dress code.

Check out some of the best looks from the red carpet below.

“White Lotus” star Aubrey Plaza in a sequined Louis Vuitton gown with gradient details and Pomellato jewelry. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images

Ke Huy Quan Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Nominated for her role in "The whale," Sadie Sink arrived in a black silk Chanel dress with an embroidered bandeau top.

Nominated for her role in “The Whale,” Sadie Sink arrived in a black silk Chanel gown with an embroidered bandeau top. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Amanda Seyfried’s Dior Haute Couture gown was cut from a one-piece of gold lamé chiffon. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Michelle Yeoh turned heads in a Carolina Herrera dress and De Beers jewelry, while "Everything everywhere at once" co-star Stephanie Hsu wore Valentino.

Michelle Yeoh turned heads in a Carolina Herrera gown and De Beers jewelry, while “Everything Everywhere All at Once” co-star Stephanie Hsu wore Valentino. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Angela Bassett wore a striking black dress by Christian Siriano. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images

Costume designer Catherine Martin, actor Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann earned individual nominations for their work on the Elvis Presley biopic “Elvis.” Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images North

Julia Garner in a see-through red Ferragamo dress. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images

Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images

Andrew Garfield paired his camel Zegna suit with an Omega watch. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Janelle Monae Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Zoe Kazan, in a Rodarte dress, poses with her partner Paul Dano, who wore a Dolce & Gabbana suit. Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

natasha lyonne Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Sheryl Lee Ralph looked golden in a Jovana Louis gown and Misho jewelry. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images

billy eichner Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Harry Shum Jr., part of the "Everything everywhere at once" cast nominated for Best Acting Cast, arrived in a dark velvet suit.

Harry Shum Jr., part of the cast of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” nominated for Best Acting Cast, arrived in a dark velvet suit. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Elle Fanning in a cut-out dress from Alexander McQueen’s Spring-Summer 2023 collection. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images

Quinta Brunson in a figure-hugging ruffled dress by London fashion label Robert Wun. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Anya Taylor-Joy in a nude Dior Haute Couture dress. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Cate Blanchett opted for a Max Mara dress and Louis Vuitton jewelry. Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images

tyler james williams Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images

Nominated for her role in “The Fabelmans,” Michelle Williams wowed in a one-shoulder gold Louis Vuitton gown. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images