RED CARPET FASHION... A REAL GEM.Byline: VALERIE KUKLENSKI Staff Writer Temperatures soared on the Emmy red carpet Sunday -- and it wasn't just from the 90-degree weather. Black lace was a sexy statement made by a number of stars -- among them Tyra Banks. Her $50,000 shirred-fitted gown by Georges Chakra chakra: see yoga. chakra In Hinduism and Tantra, any of 88,000 focal points in the human body where psychic forces and bodily functions can merge and interact. had black sequin se·quin n. 1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle. 2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino. tr.v. trim capping in a tailored bow on the shoulder. Jaime Pressly also chose lace -- in a form-fitting beaded Chantilly lace gown by Badgley Mischka with halter straps and flounce starting at the knee. Virginia Madsen walked the carpet in a low-cut black lace gown with purple cummerbund cum·mer·bund n. A broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as with a dinner jacket. [Hindi kamarband, from Persian : kamar, waist . Sarah Chalke of ``Scrubs'' chose white lace to make her statement. Jewel-toned gowns also graced the carpet. ``Lost'' star Evangeline Lilly (in Versace), ``Grey's Anatomy'' star Ellen Pompeo (in a strapless gown by John Galliano for Christian Dior) and ``Curb Your Enthusiasm'' star Cheryl Hines (also in a Georges Chakra) all chose deep purple. Hines' shantung Shantung: see Shandong, China. gown featured a design of jewel work on the back on a see-through fabric. Allison Janney and Jane Kaczmarek chose the warmer red tones. Kaczmarek's flowing gown featured billowing bil·low n. 1. A large wave or swell of water. 2. A great swell, surge, or undulating mass, as of smoke or sound. v. bil·lowed, bil·low·ing, bil·lows v.intr. 1. back panels and Janney looking sophisticated in a strapless deep pomegranate pomegranate (pŏm`grănĭt, pŏm`ə–), handsome deciduous and somewhat thorny large shrub or small tree (Punica granatum tiered gown. A tiered gown was also picked by Debra Messing in form-fitting white, proving white could be worn this year with the Emmys coming a week before Labor Day. But the outstanding gown, and one unlike the others, was ``The Closer'' star Kyra Sedgwick's flowing organza or·gan·za n. A sheer, stiff fabric of silk or synthetic material used for trimming, neckwear, or evening dresses. [Probably after Organzi (Urganch), a city of western Uzbekistan. gray strapless gown with a big rose formed from fabric right at the waistline. Many of the hairdos were upswept. Banks had a deep wave in the front and a soft French twist in the back. Heidi Klum rimmed her backsweep with a blond braid. Soft wisps of hair graced Felicity Huffman's face while the back formed a soft bun. The men were not to be forgotten. Gregory Itzin, nominated in the supporting actor category as the latest president on ``24,'' sported red, white and blue studs in his left earlobe ear·lobe or ear lobe n. The soft, fleshy, pendulous lower part of the external ear. , a fashion accessory he said he thought was suitable to his presidential role. Stephen Colbert of ``The Colbert Report'' proudly boasted that his tux was from Brooks Brothers: ``American-made! These are the American Emmys! All of you in your French suits and your Italian suits, go to the French Emmys or the Italian Emmys.'' Britain's Ricky Gervais, creator of ``The Office,'' appeared rather unfamiliar with the utter fussiness of American awards shows, or perhaps he was rebelling against it. When asked the ubiquitous ``what are you wearing,'' he replied, ``It's a black suit I've had for three years.'' THE WINNERS List of winners at Sunday's 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Drama Series: ``24,'' Fox. Comedy Series: ``The Office,'' NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. . Miniseries: ``Elizabeth I,'' HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy . Variety, Music or Comedy Series: ``The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,'' Comedy Central. Made for TV Movie: ``The Girl in the Cafe,'' HBO. Reality-Competition Program: ``The Amazing Race,'' CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. . Actor, Drama Series: Kiefer Sutherland, ``24,'' Fox. Actor, Comedy Series: Tony Shalhoub, ``Monk,'' USA. Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Andre Braugher, ``Thief,'' FX Network. Actress, Drama Series: Mariska Hargitay, ``Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,'' NBC. Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, ``The New Adventures of Old Christine,'' CBS. Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Helen Mirren, ``Elizabeth I,'' HBO. Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Alan Alda, ``The West Wing,'' NBC. Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Jeremy Piven, ``Entourage,'' HBO. Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Jeremy Irons, ``Elizabeth I,'' HBO. Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Blythe Danner, ``Huff,'' Showtime. Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Megan Mullally, ``Will & Grace,'' NBC. Supporting Actress, Miniseries or a Movie: Kelly Macdonald, ``The Girl in the Cafe,'' HBO. Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: Barry Manilow, ``Barry Manilow: Music and Passion,'' PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, . Directing for a Drama Series: ``24: 7:00 - 8:00 AM,'' Fox. Directing for a Comedy Series: ``My Name Is Earl My Name Is Earl is an Emmy Award-winning American sitcom created by Greg Garcia. It is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. It is currently in its third season and is broadcast on the NBC television network Thursdays at 8:00 PM Eastern time. : Pilot,'' NBC. Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: ``Elizabeth I,'' HBO. Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: ``78th Annual Academy Awards,'' ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. . Writing for a Drama Series: ``The Sopranos: Members Only,'' HBO. Writing for a Comedy Series: ``My Name Is Earl: Pilot,'' NBC. Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: ``The Girl in the Cafe,'' HBO. Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: ``The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,'' Comedy Central. -- Associated Press CAPTION(S): 14 photos, box Photo: (1 -- 4 -- color) Sweeping onto the red carpet were Kyra Sedgwick, top, and Jane Kaczmarek while Evangeline Lilly made a statement with a strapless purple gown and Jaime Pressly wears Chantilly lace. (5 -- 7 -- color) Cheryl Hines' purple gown, center, featured a jewel design on the back. Tiered gowns were chosen by Debra Messing, top, and Allison Janney. (8 -- 10 -- color) Soft pulled-back hairdos: Felicity Huffman, left, went for soft curls with her sweep while Tyra Banks, center, wore a French twist and Heidi Klum framed her 'do with a braid. Staff photos by Andy Holzman and Gus Ruelas (11 -- 14 -- color) no caption (Emmy winners) Box: THE WINNERS (see text) |
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