A Monday night just weeks before Christmas could feel like the time to cozy up in Uggs, cable-knit sweaters, and steaming mugs of cocoa. But even the rom-com stars who hit the 2024 Gotham Awards red carpet on Dec. 2 styled themselves in gowns and suits that could double as going-out looks.
Zendaya didn't arrive in custom Louis Vuitton just for the cameras, after all. She was one of several Gotham Award recipients (and best-dressed attendees) who is officially starting her campaign for even bigger trophies this awards season. Last night's event, honoring notable performances in TV and film at Cipriani Wall Street, is considered a bellwether for winners at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards later in the season. Naturally, guests wanted to convey that they're worthy of an award in sweeping silhouettes and hints of sparkle—standard fare during awards season. But considering that the event isn't quite as formal as the Oscars or as under-the-radar as last month's Governors Awards, they also didn't want to go too over-the-top. The result? A best-dressed list that felt like an updated definition of "city chic," with a blend of silhouettes wearable beyond the carpet and styling that felt like holiday party outfit inspiration.
