When Oscar‑Butt Meets Black‑Tie Protest
Just as the Golden Globes usually feel like a glitter‑filled runway, this year the red carpet turned into a protest parade, all festooned in black. Why? Because a wave of Hollywood stars decided that a tongue‑of‑silence on sexual harassment could be shown best in a monochrome show‑stopper.
Who’s Wearing the Dark Duds?
- Jessica Chastain, Meryl Streep, and Emma Stone are leading the party.
- Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he’ll join in, “We’ll go black to stand together.”
- Stylist Ilaria Urbinati has a whole crew of men—Armie Hammer, Liev Schreiber, Tom Hiddleston, and more—primed for a black vibe.
“Blacklash”—A New Fashion Tactic?
With no formal dress code, the event opened the door for creative sartorial freedom. Stylists say men will keep it “least effort yet making a statement”; some opt for plain black tuxes, while others add a pocket square. The goal? To match the women’s solidarity and keep the color spectrum from being a “divided wardrobe.” A Reddit thread suggested adding a splash of color—pinks, reds, or yellows—to keep the vibe from collapsing into a black‑to‑black war.
Behind the Scenes: Style Scrimmage
The fashion gurus—Michael Fisher (the one dressing Hugh Jackman) and unnamed LA insiders—reported a tireless push for black options: gowns, cocktail dresses, and men’s suits alike. A spokesperson admitted, “We’re pitching more all‑black options to back the consensus.” It’s the hustle before the awards, with designers leftover a week behind the curtain, selling out on every color proposed.
Voices of the Frontlines
- Elisabeth Sereda tweeted, “Why should women not stand proudly in bright colors to show we will not be subdued?”
- Rose McGowan criticized the black protest in a removed tweet, “Actresses like Meryl Streep are turning silent when their award should be a real change.”
- Amber Tamblyn echoed the symbolism: “Black is just the beginning of the darkness that will be drained from every industry.”
At last, the Golden Globes have become less a gala and more a black‑tone intensity movement, a sartorial way to voice the desire for real change—one that leaves every eye on the runway of solidarity.
