Heidi Klum

and green. She wore her hair in a high long ponytail. The gown was reminiscent of the collection Gurung showed at the recent New York Fashion Week.

And then there was Tracee Ellis Ross, a cloud of pink from her drop shoulders to her hem, the top part of her, um, statement dress held up by allaround elastic. To say there was volume is an understatement. Allison Janney, also usually impeccable on big carpets, showed up in showgirl fuchsia best seen through shades.

Sandra Oh, was in a deep red column gown with just the right amount of embellishment on her short sleeves, high waist and down each side. Also unique: Michelle Dockery, who twirled in a Carolina Herrera blue tulle gown with three-dimensional loral detailing on the bodice.

Thandie Newton joined Ellis Ross as a lady in bright pink, her gown with the night’s most winning neckline. It was high and looped into a long train-like effect down one side.

Zazie Beetz of the FX series Atlanta also stood out in a dress that had fans on social media declaring her the queen of Afrofuturism. It had open sleeves with chunky embellishment for an armour effect, her hair big and natural.

Making a (political) statement

Hollywood red carpets have been criticised in recent years for turning into vapid affairs, especially in the wake of the Time’s Up and #Metoo movements.

At the Emmys, the stars were asked deeper questions — but some didn’t need to be asked.

Veteran actress

Jenifer Lewis, who stars on ABC’S nominated comedy black-ish, let the clothes do the talking. She wore a custom Nike sweater and leggings in support of former

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

“I am wearing

Nike to applaud them for supporting Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice and police