Update: It looks like many of the all-black ensembles from the 2018 Golden Globes are being given a second life. A total of 39 gowns and tuxedos worn by actors that historic evening will be auctioned off to benefit the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund [1], which helps sexual harassment victims connect with legal and public relations assistance. The philanthropic auction is the result of a partnership between Time's Up, Condé Nast, and eBay, Vogue reports [2]. From Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. ET until Jan. 26, eBay users can bid on Tracee Ellis Ross's Marc Jacobs dress and turban [3] and Reese Witherspoon's Zac Posen gown [4], among other selected black outfits from the award show. You can check out the auction now at ebay.com/TimesUp [5]. Happy bidding!
Original Story: The Golden Globes red carpet was a whole lot darker this year. Attendees — both men and women — ditched their colorful gowns and suits and wore all-black ensembles for the evening as a symbol of protest against sexual harassment in the industry [6].
The powerful, statement-making move comes after The New York Times released a detailed account [7] of Harvey Weinstein's alleged acts of sexual assault and harassment. Since then, many more of Hollywood's leading ladies have spoken out [8] about their similar encounters with the producer, and a handful of other men in the industry have been outed for their sexual misconduct.
This isn't the first time celebrities have used their red carpet getups as a vessel for standing up to injustice, as many attached blue ribbons to their outfits [9] in support of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Read on for just a sampling of the dozens upon dozens of leading ladies who wore black for the patriarchy-smashing occasion, and then see our top picks for the sexiest dresses of the evening [10].
Tracee Ellis Ross
Wearing a Marc Jacobs Spring 2018 look with a matching head wrap [12] and Irene Neuwirth jewels.
Kelly Clarkson
Wearing Christian Siriano.
Mandy Moore
Wearing a Rosie Assoulin dress [13] with a Tyler Ellis clutch.
Meryl Streep and NDWA Director Ai-Jen Poo
Meryl is wearing a custom Vera Wang Collection dress with Fred Leighton jewels, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and a Tyler Ellis clutch.
Dakota Johnson
Wearing a Gucci gown [14] with Nirav Modi jewels.
Kendall Jenner
Wearing a Giambattista Valli dress [15] with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Issa Rae
Wearing an Atelier Prabal Gurung gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Diane Kruger
Wearing a Prada dress with Fred Leighton jewels and a Judith Leiber clutch.
Chrissy Metz
Wearing a custom Sachin & Babi dress with Stuart Weitzman shoes and jewels by Hueb and Le Vian.
Angelina Jolie
Wearing an Atelier Versace dress [16] with Forevermark jewels.
Millie Bobby Brown
Wearing a Calvin Klein By Appointment dress [17] with Repossi jewels.
Kate Hudson
Wearing a Valentino Haute Couture gown [18] with Commando briefs, accessorized with Harry Winston jewels and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Kerry Washington
Wearing a Prabal Gurung dress with Roger Vivier booties and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Emilia Clarke
Wearing a Miu Miu dress with Harry Winston jewels.
Gal Gadot
Wearing a Tom Ford look with Tiffany & Co. jewels.
Reese Witherspoon
Wearing a Zac Posen dress with Bulgari jewels.
Nicole Kidman
Wearing a Givenchy Haute Couture gown [19], Fred Leighton jewels, and an Omega watch.
Imkaan Executive Director Marai Larasi and Emma Watson
Emma is wearing a black dress with flutter sleeves [20].
Laura Dern
Wearing a custom Armani Privé gown with Bulgari jewels.
Halle Berry
Wearing a Zuhair Murad dress [21] with Jimmy Choo shoes and jewels by Maxior, AS29, and Swarovski.
Rachel Brosnahan
Wearing a Vionnet dress with Manolo Blahnik shoes and jewels by Eva Fehren and Colette.
Zoë Kravitz
Wearing a Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Naomi Campbell
Wearing Jean Paul Gaultier.
Jessica Biel
Wearing a Dior Haute Couture gown [22] with Bulgari jewels and Jimmy Choo shoes.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress with Fred Leighton jewels.
Ava DuVernay
Wearing Eva Fehren jewels.
Penélope Cruz
Wearing a Ralph & Russo couture gown with Atelier Swarovski fine jewelry.
Emma Stone and Billie Jean King
Emma is wearing Louis Vuitton.
Octavia Spencer
Wearing a Tadashi Shoji dress with a Tyler Ellis clutch.