10 Seriously Stylish Moments You May Have Missed from the 2021 Emmys Red Carpet

Mar. 16, 2025

01of 10Power PoseGettyThe red carpet truly doesn’t come alive untilBilly Portermakes his way into the spotlight. ThePosestar, who is up for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role as Pray Tell, brought the drama while dripping in Lorraine Schwartz emeralds and diamonds.02of 10Black Wings MomentRich Fury/Getty ImagesShoulders back, chest forward and FACE: Porter is the embodiment of fierce confidence. His simple long-sleeve black shirt and high-waisted trousers paired with wing-like panels was a standout moment on the carpet.03of 10Making It WorkRich Fury/Getty ImagesPorter toldPEOPLEthat his wings were originally “supposed to go all the way to the floor but it didn’t work out.” According to these stunning photos, we think it worked out just fine.04of 10Pop of ColorRich Fury/Getty ImagesColorful men’s suits were a theme of the night and host Cedric the Entertainer wowed the crowd with his bright turquoise suit.05of 10Bow(en) Down to the ShoesGettyFirst-time nomineeBowen Yanglooked incredibly chic in a tailored Ermenegildo Zegna tux, but the real moment came in the form of his silver sky-high boots.06of 10Zoom in on the Shoe CamRich Fury/Getty ImagesHear that? It’s the sound of millions whipping out their debit cards to buy their own silver platform heeled boots.07of 10’Crucible Realness’Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe Crown’s Emma Corrin said theinspiration behind their Miu Miu ensemblewas “Cruciblerealness,” and it certainly is bewitching. Corrin’s cut-out gloves revealed their black coffin claws, which added a hint of edge to an otherwise puritanical look.08of 10Dapper DripRich Fury/Getty ImagesTed Lasso’s Brendan Hunt got dressed up in a proper suit, complete with a top hat and cane.09of 10Drag Race RoyaltyRich Fury/GettyCategory is: Stunning.RuPaul’s Drag Racestars Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Gottmik and Symone gave 10s across the board.10of 10Strong SuitsRich Fury/Getty ImagesLeon Bridges and Jon Batiste smashed their suit choices. Bridges went for more classic with a cool flair while Batiste sported a tux printed withphotos from the post-Katrina devastation in his hometown of New Orleans.

01of 10Power PoseGettyThe red carpet truly doesn’t come alive untilBilly Portermakes his way into the spotlight. ThePosestar, who is up for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role as Pray Tell, brought the drama while dripping in Lorraine Schwartz emeralds and diamonds.

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Power Pose

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The red carpet truly doesn’t come alive untilBilly Portermakes his way into the spotlight. ThePosestar, who is up for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role as Pray Tell, brought the drama while dripping in Lorraine Schwartz emeralds and diamonds.

02of 10Black Wings MomentRich Fury/Getty ImagesShoulders back, chest forward and FACE: Porter is the embodiment of fierce confidence. His simple long-sleeve black shirt and high-waisted trousers paired with wing-like panels was a standout moment on the carpet.

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Black Wings Moment

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billy porter

Shoulders back, chest forward and FACE: Porter is the embodiment of fierce confidence. His simple long-sleeve black shirt and high-waisted trousers paired with wing-like panels was a standout moment on the carpet.

03of 10Making It WorkRich Fury/Getty ImagesPorter toldPEOPLEthat his wings were originally “supposed to go all the way to the floor but it didn’t work out.” According to these stunning photos, we think it worked out just fine.

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Making It Work

billy porter

Porter toldPEOPLEthat his wings were originally “supposed to go all the way to the floor but it didn’t work out.” According to these stunning photos, we think it worked out just fine.

04of 10Pop of ColorRich Fury/Getty ImagesColorful men’s suits were a theme of the night and host Cedric the Entertainer wowed the crowd with his bright turquoise suit.

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Pop of Color

cedric the entertainer

Colorful men’s suits were a theme of the night and host Cedric the Entertainer wowed the crowd with his bright turquoise suit.

05of 10Bow(en) Down to the ShoesGettyFirst-time nomineeBowen Yanglooked incredibly chic in a tailored Ermenegildo Zegna tux, but the real moment came in the form of his silver sky-high boots.

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Bow(en) Down to the Shoes

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals

First-time nomineeBowen Yanglooked incredibly chic in a tailored Ermenegildo Zegna tux, but the real moment came in the form of his silver sky-high boots.

06of 10Zoom in on the Shoe CamRich Fury/Getty ImagesHear that? It’s the sound of millions whipping out their debit cards to buy their own silver platform heeled boots.

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Zoom in on the Shoe Cam

bowen yang

Hear that? It’s the sound of millions whipping out their debit cards to buy their own silver platform heeled boots.

07of 10’Crucible Realness’Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe Crown’s Emma Corrin said theinspiration behind their Miu Miu ensemblewas “Cruciblerealness,” and it certainly is bewitching. Corrin’s cut-out gloves revealed their black coffin claws, which added a hint of edge to an otherwise puritanical look.

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‘Crucible Realness’

Dave Benett/Getty Images

Emma Corrin

The Crown’s Emma Corrin said theinspiration behind their Miu Miu ensemblewas “Cruciblerealness,” and it certainly is bewitching. Corrin’s cut-out gloves revealed their black coffin claws, which added a hint of edge to an otherwise puritanical look.

08of 10Dapper DripRich Fury/Getty ImagesTed Lasso’s Brendan Hunt got dressed up in a proper suit, complete with a top hat and cane.

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Dapper Drip

brendan hunt

Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt got dressed up in a proper suit, complete with a top hat and cane.

09of 10Drag Race RoyaltyRich Fury/GettyCategory is: Stunning.RuPaul’s Drag Racestars Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Gottmik and Symone gave 10s across the board.

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Drag Race Royalty

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Drag Race cast

Category is: Stunning.

RuPaul’s Drag Racestars Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Gottmik and Symone gave 10s across the board.

10of 10Strong SuitsRich Fury/Getty ImagesLeon Bridges and Jon Batiste smashed their suit choices. Bridges went for more classic with a cool flair while Batiste sported a tux printed withphotos from the post-Katrina devastation in his hometown of New Orleans.

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Strong Suits

Leon Bridges and Jon Batiste

Leon Bridges and Jon Batiste smashed their suit choices. Bridges went for more classic with a cool flair while Batiste sported a tux printed withphotos from the post-Katrina devastation in his hometown of New Orleans.

source: people.com