Alison Brie’s high-slit black gown—equal parts sculpture and seduction—brought architectural drama to the Television Academy’s most quietly stylish red carpet.
Some dresses whisper. Others command. At the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 6, Alison Brie arrived in a look that did both—an elegant black gown that fused classic Hollywood with modern edge, all while cradling an Emmy statuette like it was born to be hers.
Brie’s dress was a study in strategic exposure: long, black, and sleeveless, with cut-out details at the waist that sculpted her silhouette without veering into gimmick. The fabric appeared to be a matte stretch crepe—structured enough to hold shape, soft enough to move. A daring thigh-high slit added kinetic energy, revealing just enough leg to balance the gown’s otherwise covered frame. The neckline? Clean and minimal, letting the geometry of the cut-outs do the talking.
She kept accessories understated, allowing the dress to remain the focal point. A small clutch (not visible in hand but likely tucked away) and black heels grounded the look. The real accessory, of course, was the Emmy itself—held with pride, gleaming gold against the gown’s inky backdrop.
In an era where red carpet fashion often leans toward maximalism, Brie’s look felt refreshingly architectural. It nodded to the cut-out trend without drowning in it, offering a version of red carpet dressing that was both editorial and Emmy-appropriate. Think: a little Tom Ford, a little Helmut Lang, and a whole lot of restraint.
