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At the 2026 Emmys, Soft Glam Did the Heavy Lifting

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Group of diverse fashion models posing in elegant evening gowns on luxurious staircase indoors.
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Television's biggest night leaned into a lighter hand this year, with soft glam pairing off against serious high-fashion choices on the red carpet. It's a pairing worth noting for how little the makeup fought the clothes — polish, not spectacle, carrying the evening.

With reporting from Harper's Bazaar.

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