BOLD LOOKS ROCK RED CARPET

Bad news: Summer is officially winding down. Good news: The red carpet season is heating up. Stars kicked things off at the Emmy Awards on Sunday in an array of bright colors and exciting shapes. USA TODAY’s Alison Maxwell and Andrea Mandell round up the

MILLIE BOBBY BROWN

The Stranger Things star returns for Season 2 of the buzzy Netflix show Oct. 27, but first she went full princess in a Calvin Klein by Appointment tulle gown.

KIERNAN SHIPKA

The actress, who grew up on Mad Men as Don Draper’s daughter, Sally, and recently starred in Feud as Bette Davis’ daughter, looked elegant in a Miu Miu gown. “I wanted something sparkly and simple,” she said. On her mismatched earrings: “Gotta live!”

MANDY MOORE

The This Is Us star looked sleek in a black-and-white tiered confection. She took to Twitter to praise her Essie manicure. “Loving the chic design,” she wrote.

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SAMANTHA BEE

The late-night host had us green with envy in this emerald green, longsleeve paneled gown with a plunging neckline by Rubin Singer. CSARITE jewels accented the looks.

NICOLE KIDMAN

The Big Little Lies star wore a Calvin Klein by Appointment grenadine silk gazar pleated bodice dress.

JANE FONDA

The Grace and Frankie star popped in a bright pink gown with bell sleeves. Silver accessories completed the look.

ISSA RAE

The Insecure star rocked a red Vera Wang gown. “There’s too much talent here,” she told E! But if there’s one person she admires, it’s Shonda Rhimes. “She paved the way for so many women of color,” she said.

TESSA THOMPSON

The Westworld star wowed in a rainbow-colored Rosie Assoulin gown with a pleated skirt and halter neckline.

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

The Blackish star sparkled in a silver Chanel Haute Couture gown with feather fringe.

JAIMIE ALEXANDER

The Blindspot actress sported a long-sleeve embellished gown from Naeem Khan. “I’m completely covered, and this is what’s sexy to me,” she said.