Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, and Kylie Jenner came first in the Critics Choice 2026 Red Carpet Power Rankings. This yearly list shows which stars and high-end brands are getting a lot of attention on social media from the first big awards show of 2026. The Barker Hangar event in Santa Monica was a great place to see great fashion and film and TV awards.
Ariana Grande wore a custom pink Alberta Ferretti gown with a sheer embroidered cape that paid homage to her role in Wicked: For Good. Law Roach styled her. Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner did well even though they didn’t walk the carpet. Chalamet won Best Actor for Marty Supreme in a pinstriped suit, and Jenner looked amazing in a vintage Versace LBD. Their combined star power had a huge effect on the media.
- Elle Fanning looked stunning in a vintage Ralph Lauren gold gown with a low neckline.
- Chase Infiniti looked great in a butter-yellow Louis Vuitton set with a draped cape top.
- Michael B. Jordan stood out in a burgundy Louis Vuitton suit and a pink shirt.
- Mia Goth looks otherworldly in a Dior draped cape gown.
- Bella Ramsey looks great in a sequined feathered suit from Prada.
Luxury brands like Alberta Ferretti, Louis Vuitton, and Dior were able to reach more people through celebrity endorsements, thanks to Grande’s 372 million Instagram followers. Some people couldn’t see well because they skipped the carpet, which showed how important red carpet strategy was in 2026 awards fashion.
