'Shogun' dominated the Emmy awards ceremonies, leaving an impression with its lavish red carpet event.
At the crimson carpet outside LA's Peacock Theater, the show's cast and crew (along with their loved ones) showcased some of the night's most attention-grabbing fashion.
Leading the pack was Anna Sawai (as seen above), who made an entrance in a breathtaking custom red Vera Wang gown. She later became the first person of Asian heritage to take home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
She teamed her silk faille mermaid gown, described by Wang's brand as having an "architectural" neckline, with jewels by Cartier, for whom Sawai now serves as a brand ambassador.
The look was a tribute to Sawai's character, Lady Mariko, and was orchestrated by celebrity stylist Karla Welch. "We loved how modern they felt and somehow that they felt Shōgun," Welch told Vogue ahead of the awards, referring to the actress's Cartier ring, earrings, and platinum and onyx bands. "The whole look was clean, modern, princess-like."
Veteran actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who portrays the central character, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, looked dapper in a navy wool tuxedo with silk lapels by Dior Men. Although his choice might not have been as adventurous as some of the evening’s other menswear, his decision to pair a matching navy shirt and an embroidered necktie added a contemporary touch to a classic tailored look.
Elsewhere, Tadanobu Asano chose more traditional black-tie attire. But it was his actress wife Kurumi Nakata who stole the show on the red carpet in a kimono with gold detailing reminiscent of a historical Japanese painting.
Beyond the main cast, Moeka Hoshi, who has a recurring role in the series, impressed in a look by Miu Miu, the sister label to luxury giant Prada. Her chiffon gown, adorned with black feather and crystal detailing, was a standout.
Yuko Miyamoto, who plays a teahouse madam, looked refined in a beautifully embroidered one-shoulder dress featuring a Japanese print motif. And Yuka Kouri, whose character is a courtesan, sparkled in a long-sleeved gown that unzipped on one side to reveal a hint of her torso.
The "Shōgun" cast wasn't the only ones turning heads.
Show creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks — who adapted James Clavell's 1975 novel for the small screen — joined in the fun as well. Kondo donned a Christopher John Rogers gown, while Marks opted for a classic tux.
With "Shōgun" earning more nominations during awards season — the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards are still to come — expect many of these names to become regulars on the red carpet in the coming months.
The style of Anna Sawai's gown at the event was described as having an "architectural" neckline by Vera Wang's brand. Despite not being as adventurous as some of the evening's other menswear, Hiroyuki Sanada's choice of a navy wool tuxedo with silk lapels by Dior Men still managed to add a contemporary touch to his look.
