9 Show-stopping looks from the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards

The Golden Globes set a very strong tone for red carpets in 2018: The all-black protest proved fashion can be a powerful vehicle for conversation about our culture. But at the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards, just days later, celebrities seemingly returned to the red-carpet norm — with bold, inventive looks meant to stand out from the pack. Yara Shahidi opted for a long-sleeved, floor-grazing lilac gown by Giambattista Valli, while Angelina Jolie chose a feathered-front high-low dress by Ralph & Russo; Emilia Clarke wore a sparkly look by Dolce & Gabbana. Check out nine can’t-miss looks from this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards, below.