October marks a lot of things—cozy fall weather, spooky season, pumpkin spice lattes!—but this month was also punctuated by discourse around Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl. And it seems like the singer’s glitzy, glamorous aesthetic that’s surrounding the record has had a ripple effect on the red carpets. This week, the best dressed stars were those who leaned into theatrical fashion, choosing showstopping looks that brought the drama and commanded the spotlight.
At the London premiere of Jay Kelly, for one, Amal Clooney slipped into a pink, sequined, and fringed Tamara Ralph gown with a feather boa to match. Very fitting for the life of a showgirl. Ditto for the sparkling mini dress by Giuseppe di Morabito that Swift herself wore on Fallon: These looks were not for the wallflowers. Emma Stone also got the memo in her tangerine Louis Vuitton dress, worn to the London premiere of Bugonia—a color so good that it forces you to do a double take.
Even the week’s more demure outfits still featured bold details that turned heads. At the L.A. premiere of Frankenstein, Mia Goth did sheer dressing in a black Dior number. For the After the Hunt premiere in London, Vogue cover star Ayo Edebiri also continued her new Chanel girl era in a silky white draped gown, fresh from the recent spring 2026 collection. Wearing fresh-off-the-runway from one of the hottest shows of fashion month? A total flex.
Which were your favorite celebrity looks this week? Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.
