Sheer dressing returned to the spotlight on Sunday night in Beverly Hills, emerging as one of the defining fashion themes at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Designers explored transparency in multiple ways, from fully translucent gowns to layered illusion details, with looks by Givenchy, Jean-Louis Scherrer and others setting the tone on the red carpet.
Jennifer Lawrence stepped away from her recent quiet-luxury aesthetic, opting for a sheer, floral-embroidered look by Givenchy. The ensemble paired a powder-pink satin shawl-collar bomber with a slashed tulle dress finished in satin-stitch and sequin embroidery. Cutouts at the waist added a sensual edge to the romantic silhouette, while the sheer construction underscored transparency as a key design element. Lawrence, a nominee for “Die My Love,” was styled by Ryan Hastings.
Jennifer Lopez appeared in a vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer gown from the designer’s 2003 haute couture collection. The archival look featured a mermaid silhouette with a full tulle skirt and a long-sleeve, formfitting bodice with a high neckline. Ornate embroidery in shimmering brown tones contrasted with sheer fabric across the bodice, creating visual depth while preserving a sculpted shape. Lopez, who stars in “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” was styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn.
Justine Lupe embraced sheer dressing in an Armani Privé gown from the house’s fall 2021 couture collection. Crafted from layered translucent fabric, the dress created a nude illusion effect and featured a tiered construction that added dimension. Lightly shimmering plumage embellishments introduced texture and movement while maintaining the refined elegance of the couture silhouette.
LISA, also known for her role in “The White Lotus,” embraced the sheer trend throughout the evening. On the red carpet, she wore a look from Jacquemus’ spring 2026 collection, defined by a billowing sheer bodice with batwing sleeves that extended into statement tassels, paired with a formfitting skirt and flowing train. She later continued the theme at a Golden Globes after-party in a mesh gown by Enfants Riches Déprimés, featuring layered ruffles at the waist and styled with patent platform heels by Jimmy Choo.
Wunmi Mosaku incorporated sheer elements into her maternity red carpet look in a vibrant yellow gown from the Matthew Reisman collection. The strapless design stood out against the Golden Globes backdrop, while a flowing sheer cape added a regal finish. Mosaku, who stars in “Sinners,” was styled by The Reismans.
Together, these appearances showed how sheer dressing dominated the Golden Globes 2026 red carpet through diverse interpretations. From romantic embroidery and archival couture to bold silhouettes and modern textures, transparency emerged as a defining fashion language of the awards season.
