Golden Globe Awards 2013: Celebrity Dresses, Shoes, and Red Carpet Looks That Stunned

Did you catch the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards last Sunday, January 13, 2013? As Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the red carpet turned into a dazzling showcase of couture gowns, designer shoes, and statement accessories.

While many celebrities impressed with their glamorous ensembles, a few standout looks truly stole the spotlight. This year, bold red hues dominated the evening, accompanied by elegant nude tones and classic black. Mermaid-cut gowns were also a major trend on the carpet, offering dramatic silhouettes perfect for the occasion.

As always, the footwear choices were just as captivating, with many stars pairing their gowns with strappy sandals, towering stilettos, and sparkling pumps from top designers. Below, we highlight the most memorable fashion moments from the 2013 Golden Globe Awards — from head-turning dresses to the stunning shoes that completed each look.

Taylor Swift Turns Heads in Plum Donna Karan Atelier Gown

Taylor Swift in a stunning plum Donna Karan Atelier gown at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

We must admit, we didn’t expect the plum confection from the country cutie, but she sure looked terrific in her Donna Karan Atelier gown.

The dark shade made her skin glow, and we love how she paired it with beautiful drop earrings in the same tone – very sophisticated, very classy, and very grown-up!

Taylor Swift elegantly pairs her dark plum gown with matching drop earrings, exuding sophistication (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Alexander McQueen Moments: Kate Hudson’s Glamorous Black Gown and Nicole Kidman’s Edgy Mesh Panels

Many fashion critics overlooked Kate’s gorgeous Alexander McQueen dress at the event, but we don’t want that for the blond charmer.

She deserves five stars for pulling off a McQueen oh-so-fabulously. That dress is so DIVINE. It’s glam, sophisticated, and very classy. And we love how she kept her hair down instead of putting it up:

Kate Hudson at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Kate Hudson in a divine Alexander McQueen dress, radiating glam and sophistication at the Golden Globes (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Meanwhile, Kidman chose a more avant-garde McQueen creation, distinguished by intricate paneling and sheer mesh insets that highlighted the designer’s signature blend of structure and sensuality. Their bold sartorial choices reflect how Alexander McQueen’s red carpet designs continue pushing the boundaries of modern eveningwear.

Nicole Kidman showcases a unique Alexander McQueen gown with intricate paneling and mesh insets (Credit: Apega / WENN)

Nicole Kidman in a striking embellished Alexander McQueen gown, captivating on the Golden Globes red carpet (Credit: Apega / WENN)

Full-length view of Nicole Kidman’s exquisite Alexander McQueen dress, radiating elegance at the Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 13, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Apega / WENN)

Zooey Deschanel Radiates Old Hollywood in Red Oscar de la Renta and Pearls

As mentioned, red ruled the Golden Globes red carpet last Sunday, and leading the pack was ‘New Girl’ star Zooey Deschanel.

The doe-eyed actress was simply stunning in her scarlet-hued Oscar de la Renta dress. Red lips, pristine white pearls, and alabaster skin made her the star of the night.

Zooey Deschanel at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Zooey Deschanel in a vibrant red Oscar de la Renta dress, complemented by red lips and white pearls (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Zooey Deschanel exudes classic Hollywood glamour in a striking red gown paired with elegant pearls, attending the Golden Globe Awards (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Julianne Hough Shines in Metal-Embellished Monique Lhuillier Creation

Julianne got a lot of flak for wearing this metal-embellished Monique Lhuillier gown to the Globes, but we seriously think she looked beautiful. The updo, the smoky eye make-up, and the nude lips were the perfect finish to such a fantastic dress:

Julianne Hough at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Julianne Hough in a metal-embellished Monique Lhuillier gown, complete with an updo and smoky eye makeup (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Jessica Alba Dazzles in Coral Oscar de la Renta Mermaid Gown and $5M Harry Winston Necklace

Yes, besides red being the color of the night, mermaid-cut gowns were quite aplenty, too. Jessica Alba, for instance, looked utterly delectable in her coral-hued mermaid gown by Oscar de la Renta.

It was the perfect shade for her tanned skin. She finished it with a Harry Winston diamond necklace that reportedly had a 5 million dollar price tag on it:

Jessica Alba at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Jessica Alba dazzles in a coral-hued mermaid gown by Oscar de la Renta, adorned with a Harry Winston diamond necklace (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Jessica Alba dazzles at the Golden Globe Awards in a coral mermaid gown, accessorized with a striking diamond necklace and a vibrant feathered clutch (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Jennifer Lawrence Stuns in Strapless Red Christian Dior Gown

Another one who nailed it on the red carpet (and also took home a Globe) was Jennifer Lawrence. ‘The Hunger Games’ star was breathtaking in her red strapless Christian Dior gown, which, by the way, highlighted the bombshell’s uber-sexy hourglass body:

Jennifer Lawrence at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Jennifer Lawrence captures attention in a red strapless Christian Dior gown, highlighting her figure (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Amy Adams Exudes Elegance in Nude Marchesa Gown

Actress Amy Adams was another lady who looked jaw-droppingly beautiful at the event. Several celebrities—Hayden Panettiere, Megan Fox, and Amanda Seyfried—attended the event in neutral-hued dresses. Still, Amy got it right from head to toe in her delectable Marchesa gown.

Amy Adams at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Amy Adams looks stunning in a Marchesa gown, perfectly capturing the essence of elegance (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

So, what do you think of our list? Is it just as you expected? Think we got our selection right? Which of these looks would you love to wear yourself? Also, don’t miss the five hottest shoes from the Golden Globes!