Perhaps the 70th Annual Tony Awards held on June 12 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City would go down in history. Not just for the iconic musical Hamilton that got not one but 11 awards, but because of the heartfelt response of Broadway industry and fraternity to the recent nightclub shooting in Orlando.
But for all the fashionistas who are itching to find out who wore what and how much, there is ample juice. Put on your best fashion eye as I take you through the best dressed moments at the Tony Awards 2016. You know the gowns, glitterati, glamour and jewels!
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Lupita Nyongo’s
She is the best actress nominee for Eclipsed. And she showed her fashion spirit with her off- shoulder abstract floral custom Boss gown, and jewels from Tiffany & Co.
Laura Benanti
Nominated as best actress in a musical She Loves Me, Laura looked resplendent in Oscar de la Renta gown that had orchid-and-violet vine-embroidered long-sleeve. She completed the look with Eva Fehren jewelry, a shiny black clutch and silver heels.
Cate Blanchett
She has never done the Red Carpet half-heartedly. And Cate proved it by donning a patchwork Louis Vuitton, along with dazzling chandelier earrings and black heels.
Michelle Williams
As the nominee for Blackbird, Michelle looked white perfect in a stark white Louis Vuitton gown with black straps and accessories. You could never miss out on her deep maroon lip, darling.
Meg Ryan
Dressed in a lovely pale peach Blumarine dress that had glittering bodice and illusion sleeves, Meg Ryan smiled her way to attention at the Tony Awards.
Claire Danes
Minimalism was at its best as Claire put on bias-cut shimmering Narciso Rodriguez gown, with Eva Fehren jewelry to accompany.
Saoirse Ronan
Seen in the nominated Crucible, the lovely Saoirse picked Stella McCartney gown which had a train and tiny ab cutout. Her Jennifer Fisher earrings made her look all the more lovely.
Lucy Liu
Looking a true pastel princess was Lucy who scored a point in her plunging halter Zuhair Murad Couture ball gown in soothing lemon meringue and covered in floral appliqués. As for jewels, she wore Lorraine Schwartz.
Keri Russell
Nominated for her film Waitress, Keri wore deep crimson Monique Lhuillier gown with plunging neckline. Her fashion accessories included Jacob & Co. jewelry, Emm Kuo clutch and Giuseppe Zanotti Design heels.
Allison Williams
As a Girls star, Aliison was dressed in a sharp custom DKNY jumpsuit with wide lapels. Plus she took along textured dark gray clutch that had built-in hand strap and Jennifer Meyer jewelry.
Jane Krakowski
Nominee for She Loves Me, Jane Krakowski upped the heat quotient with her plunging Michael Kors Collection gown that had red lace over shimmery nude fabric. Her Fred Leighton jewelry and a sleek bob hair style made her star material.
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Sara Bareilles
This singer/songwriter nominated for the musical Waitress had her mermaid vibes on as she sported shimmery Gomez-Gracia gown with braided, wavy looking hair.
Phillipa Soo
Soo very stunning looked Phillpa, nominated for Hamilton. Apart from her white Prabal Gurung gown, what stood out was her big shoulder-cutout that had front slit. And yes her strappy black heels and long dangling Monique Péan earrings couldn’t have been missed either.
Joan Smalls
Her handkerchief-motif sparkling Altuzarra gown, deep-side-part updo, and dangling Monique Péan earrings were a sight to watch.
Megan Hilty
Looking totally glam in her Matthew Christopher dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry, Megan Hilty was nominated for Noises Off.
Karolina Kurkova
It’s a big salute to her high-slit black halter gown worn under a gold-and-black leather jacket, topped with Erickson Beamon brooches and Melissa Kaye jewelry.
Busy Philipps
With graphic pink-and-white floral gown, mixed-stone Irene Neuwirth earrings and whimsical clutch, Busy Philipps surely looks busy with the attention.
Carmen Cusack
Nominated for Bright Star, Carmen looked uber cool with her mixed-print indigo spaghetti strap gown and strappy black heels.
Hope you had a swoon feeling looking at the hottest celebrities at the Tony Awards 2016. Let us know which celebrity and her dress-cum-jewellery stole your heart million times over.
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