Dakota Fanning Wore Carolina Herrera Resort 2027 at the 78th Emmy Awards

Dakota Fanning brought a classic, editorial edge to the Emmys red carpet this year. The "All Her Fault" actress, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, arrived at the Peacock Theater on September 14 for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in a striking monochrome look that instantly stood out against the night's sea of color.

Dakota wore a strapless dress from Carolina Herrera's Resort 2027 collection, a black taffeta corset bodice with subtle waist pleating that transitions into a voluminous white drop-waist skirt. The tea-length hem was cut asymmetrically, with a black petticoat layer peeking out underneath for extra dimension. The color-blocked design revived a black-and-white red carpet trend that's been popping up all year, one previously worn by names like Zendaya and Selena Gomez.

She finished the look with the Gianvito Rossi Manhattan 70 sandals in black, a round-toe style crafted from glossy Nuit leather with a wide toe strap, an asymmetrical vamp strap, and a slingback closure sitting on a manageable 2.8-inch heel. Her stylist, Samantha McMillen, who also styled Dakota's sister Elle Fanning's Emmys look this year, kept jewelry simple with a delicate diamond necklace and bracelet. Dakota wore her blonde hair down and straight with soft waves at the ends, and opted for a bold red lip as her main pop of color.

This marks a full-circle moment for Fanning, who made her first Emmys red carpet appearance as a child star more than a decade ago. This year, she's also nominated as a producer on Apple TV+'s "Margo's Got Money Troubles," a project she runs alongside her sister through their production company Lewellen Pictures. Between the nominations and this elegant Carolina Herrera moment, it's clear Fanning's Emmy night was a family affair worth dressing up for.