Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys turned the 2026 Emmy Awards red carpet into a study in coordinated black on Monday, September 14, arriving at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on a night that would end with Rhys making television history. Russell, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "The Diplomat," wore a custom Khaite black leather halter gown, while Rhys, nominated in two categories, wore a made-to-measure Thom Browne tuxedo.
Russell's gown marked a departure from the understated eveningwear she has favored on past red carpets. The floor-length column dress, created with Khaite founder Cate Holstein and stylist Frank Fleming, was reportedly the label's first custom red-carpet piece. It featured a high, scarf-like neckline at the front and an almost entirely open back, closed with a halter strap and finished with a buckle detail and a high slit. Russell paired the leather gown with black stilettos, a slicked-back low bun and vibrant drop earrings, keeping the rest of her styling minimal so the dress's silhouette and open back could carry the look.
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell are fully ready to battle Katherine LaNasa and Grant Show for best couple at the Emmys. pic.twitter.com/LHV1uGZIxI
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) September 15, 2026
