Timothée Chalamet's Museum-Worthy Suit and More Show-Stopping Critics Choice Awards Looks

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BY  NEWS BLEND 360

Updated 5:30 PM EST, January 4, 2026

Los Angeles, CA  — Showing out at the Critics Choice Awards has never been a foreign concept in Hollywood. Over the years, the ceremony has evolved into one of the most fashion-forward award shows, serving as a proving ground for risk-takers, trendsetters, and style icons who redefine red carpet culture.

Among those who consistently push the envelope is Timothée Chalamet. Nominated for Best Actor, the Marty Supreme star has long proven he’s never afraid to experiment. Fans still talk about his unforgettable 2019 Critics Choice look — an Alexander McQueen suit featuring a multi-colored brushstroke print across a sharp blazer and slim-cut trousers. The moment solidified his reputation as a fashion disruptor, arriving just one week after he stunned at the Golden Globes in a glittering Louis Vuitton bib.

Chalamet wasn’t alone in redefining Critics Choice style history.

At the 2024 ceremony, Margot Robbie surprised fans by stepping away from Barbie pink and into a jaw-dropping red leather Balmain off-the-shoulder gown adorned with sculpted roses — a bold pivot that proved she can dominate any color palette.

That same year, Colman Domingo commanded attention in a golden-yellow Valentino suit, paired with pointed-toe shoes and a textured gold overcoat. While his confidence on the carpet felt effortless, Domingo has been open about how long it took to discover his personal style.

“I started to look at my body as my own palette,” Domingo told Interview Magazine. “A lot of times it’s classic tailoring, but it’s also playful… I like to feel effortlessly luxurious.”

Few names are as synonymous with red carpet dominance as Zendaya. At the 2020 Critics Choice Awards, she lit up the night in a hot pink Tom Ford ensemble featuring a sculpted metallic crop top and flowing harem maxi skirt. The look instantly entered fashion history.

With longtime stylist Law Roach by her side, Zendaya continues to turn fashion into storytelling.

“I’ve always loved fashion… it’s an incredibly fun way to express myself,” she shared with Harper’s Bazaar.

Now, as the curtain rises on the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, News Blend 360 looks back at the unforgettable fashion moments that made the ceremony a cultural runway — and forward to the bold statements still to come.