Golden Globes 2024: The red carpet hits and questionable style selections

As you've likely seen across your social media feeds, the Golden Globe Awards are underway in Tinseltown, marking a triumphant return to the red carpet after the months-long actors' and writers' strikes that defined 2023.

But with the strikes in the rearview mirror and a new year heralding a fresh start, it seems many of the guests have a refreshed enthusiasm for awards season - if today's looks are anything to go by.

The stars have been busy serving sartorial moments on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton in LA, with plenty of spangle, shimmer and suave suits to be seen. Many of the male attendees cut dapper figures, while the women dazzled in delightful colour - with red making a particular splash - or metallic sheens.  

Many of the nominees have long received plaudits for their award ceremony style, such as Margot Robbie (Barbie) and Timothée Chalamet (Wonka) - making it a night to watch for couture enthusiasts and eagled-eyed trend tastemakers.  

However, for every sartorial success, there is also usually a fashion flop - although this time they have admittedly been few and far between. See below for some of the Golden Globes' hits - and a few of the more questionable selections.

The hits

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift in Gucci.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Gilbert Flores/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez in custom Nicole + Felicia Couture, Christian Louboutin shoes and Boucheron jewels.

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Margot Robbie at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Tommaso Boddi/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images

Margot Robbie in custom Armani inspired by the 1977 'Superstar Barbie' doll.

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Gillian Anderson attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Gillian Anderson in Gabriela Hearst with Chopard jewels.

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt
Photo credit: Jenna Jones / @photobyjennajones / Instagram

Emily Blunt in custom Alexander McQueen, Jimmy Choo shoes and Tiffany & Co jewels.

Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan
Photo credit: @keoghan92 / Instagram

Barry Keoghan in Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. 

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Timothée Chalamet attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Timothée Chalamet in Celine Homme.

Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz
Photo credit: Mathieu Bitton / @lennykravitz / Instagram

Lenny Kravitz in Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin shoes, Chrome Hearts rings and vintage 1970s' Church Boutique earrings.

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Dua Lipa attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Dua Lipa in Schiaparelli and a 1962 necklace from Tiffany & Co's archives.

Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer
Photo credit: @sandyganzer / Instagram

Hunter Schafer in Prada.

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri
Photo credit: @daniellegoldberg / Instagram

Ayo Edebiri in custom Prada and Boucheron jewels.

Greta Lee

Greta Lee
Photo credit: @daniellegoldberg / Instagram

Greta Lee in custom Loewe by Jonathan Anderson.

Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Rosamund Pike attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Rosamund Pike in Fall 2019 Dior with a Philip Treacy fascinator, inspired by a recent skiing accident: "My face was entirely smashed up and I thought, 'I need to do something',” she told the red carpet pre-show presenter Marc Malkin. "Actually, it's healed, but I fell in love with the look."

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal arrives at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Pedro Pascal arrives at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Pedro Pascal in Bottega Veneta.

The 'love it or hate it' 

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Billie Eilish attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Billie Eilish's Willy Chavarria ensemble stood out among the sea of glittering gowns, but didn't quite give the glamour the Golden Globes are known for. Plus points for the slicked-back, spikey up-do. 

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Helen Mirren attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Purple is the colour of royalty, and Dame Helen Mirren is certainly a Queen of the Silver Screen - but the Dolce & Gabbana dress and its matching opera coat looked a little dated.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Selena Gomez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: John Salangsang/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images

While Selena fans will applaud the Only Murders in the Building star's every move, something about the Armani Privé dress didn't hit the right note. The busy bodice was over-complicated by the black tie around the waist, although the daring silhouette added intrigue.

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Amanda Seyfried attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Amanda Seyfried's Giorgio Armani creation paid homage to the bow trend, but was a little lacklustre among the more eye-catching ensembles.