Emmys 2019: Best and worst fashion on the purple carpet

By Arti Patel Global News

Posted September 22, 2019 7:41 pm

Updated September 22, 2019 8:59 pm

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1:51 Stars of television dazzle on the purple carpet at 71st Emmys

WATCH ABOVE: Stars of television dazzle on the purple carpet at 71st Emmys – Sep 22, 2019

TV’s biggest stars rocked the purple carpet on Sunday night as the 71st Emmy Awards kicked off at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Several trends stood out this year — many women, including Mandy Moore, Taraji P. Henson and Susan Kelechi Watson, went with pink and red gowns, and legends like Viola Davis and Canadian star Catherine O’Hara stunned with classy black-and-white ensembles.

The most anticipated purple-carpet arrivals included the cast of Game of Thrones. From fitted suits to deep-cut gowns (we’re looking at you, Emilia Clarke) and Gucci head-turners, the former Westeros denizens did not disappoint.

Below are our top picks for some of our favourite (and unfortunately not-so-favourite) looks from the 2019 Emmy Awards purple carpet.

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