The 28 Biggest Menswear Moments From the 2022 Emmy Awards

All-white tuxedos stole the show, but we prefer the fur coats and odd neckwear

September 13, 2022 12:37 pm
Seth Rogen, Jerrod Carmichael and Jeremy Strong at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards rocking some of the best menswear
Seth Rogen, Jerrod Carmichael and Jeremy Strong offered just some of the various mesmerizing menswear looks at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards.
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Big wins for Succession and Ted Lasso, historic moments for actors of color and industry stalwarts, boomer photo tweets from Bob Odenkirk: TV’s biggest night was quite the spectacle, and the menswear at the Emmys lived up to the occasion.

While any event televised in 2022 is bound to be all sorts of goofy — DJ sets from Zedd and a cursed Jimmy Kimmel appearance confirm that NBC is still operating on a cultural zeitgeist six to eight years removed — the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony was, for the most part, surprisingly fun. This was due in large part to the star-studded and, much more importantly, dressed-to-the-nines roster of fan-favorite A-listers and menswear icons present at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

From an ivory-clad Andrew Garfield to a dapper Trevor Noah, the menswear of the 2022 Emmys was, much like the ceremony itself, unexpectedly enjoyable. There were some through lines among the dazzling display of ‘fits from the small screen’s best and brightest: the all-white tuxedo (who said this was okay? Who said this was okay?) was out in force, as was the unusual neckpiece, as lacy bowties, leather ties and a few neckwear no-shows provided a stimulating departure from the bland traditions of black tie menswear.

There were also wraparound sunglasses and velvet jackets, brogues and bare abdominals (Jerrod Carmichael is a walking reminder to do your crunches). Voice of an angel John Legend wandered around the red carpet, seemingly perplexed as to how he got there. It was a grand old time. Should you have missed it, or if you simply want to revisit the best Emmys menswear, you’re in luck: we’ve gone ahead and highlighted all the biggest, brightest and best looks from the awards.

A photo of Jerrod Carmichael at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Jerrod Carmichael accepts Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel” onstage, oversized fur coat in tow.
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Jerrod Carmichael

Gaze in amazement. Google “Puff Daddy Fur Coat.” Repeat.

A photo of Nicolas Braun at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Good guy Nicholas Braun in a bad boy tuxedo.
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Nicholas Braun

Nicholas Braun stays winning.

A photo of Lee Jun-jae from the 74th annual Emmy Awards
Actor Lee Jung-jae stunted in a leather tie and bedazzled Gucci suit at the 74th Emmy Awards.
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Lee Jung-jae

Leather tie alert! We repeat, leather tie alert!

A photo of at Tyler James Williams the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Proportions and Tyler James Williams go together like Abbott Elementary and Emmys.
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Tyler James Williams

Magician-core.

A photo of Bob Odenkirk at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Bob Odenkirk (in wraparound shapes) attends the 74th Primetime Emmys.
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Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul star and certified ‘fit god.

A photo of Andrew Garfield at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Andrew Garfield’s sunglasses only add to his casual cool vibe.
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Andrew Garfield

A Zegna suit so nice, we had to look twice.

A photo of John Legend at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend look ready to par-tay.
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John Legend

Like we always say, dress like you’re going to lay on a piano and croon.

A photo of John Wilson at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
No, it’s not your college professor, it’s just John Wilson.
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John Wilson

It’s giving substitute teacher.

A photo of Trevor Noah at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
No one does a tux quite like Trevor Noah.
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Trevor Noah

The wider the Gucci lapels, the closer to god.

A photo of Brett Goldstein from the 74th annual Emmy Awards
Brett Goldstein, winner of the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
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Brett Goldstein

We know it’s the Emmys, but the Ted Lasso star looked leading man levels of dashing.

A photo of Seth Rogen at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Seth Rogen attends the 74th Primetime Emmys in an all-white ensemble.
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Seth Rogen

The beached hair says O.C. skater-stoner. The cummerbund says otherwise.

A photo of Mark Indelicato from the 74th annual Emmy Awards
There’s bold, and then there’s Mark Indelicato.
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Mark Indelicato

Ride those coattails all the way to the top, Mark.

A photo of Himesh Patel at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
British actor Himesh Patel wore a blazer to rule them all.
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Himesh Patel

This, my friends, is menswear 4D chess.

A photo of Adam Scott at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Adam Scott attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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Adam Scott

When the Emmys are at 7:00 and junior prom is at 8:00.

A photo of Reece Feldman from the 74th annual Emmy Awards
Actor Reece Feldman drew eyes at the 74th Emmy Awards.
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Reece Feldman

Reece Feldman demonstrates the proper way to do pinstripes.

A photo of Toheeb Jomah at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Toheeb Jimoh put a bow on the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Toheeb Jimoh

Ted Lasso star Toheeb Jimoh is a gift to the world.

A photo of Murray Bartlett from the 74th annual Emmy Awards
Bartlett took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
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Murray Bartlett

And the Emmy for best dressed supporting actor goes to…Murray Bartlett!

A photo of Nicholas Hoult at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Not seen: Nicholas Hoult’s massive pants.
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Nicholas Hoult

Hoult makes up for his recent transgressions with a dazzling display of flair, chains and bespoke Dior.

A photo of Will Poutler at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Will Poulter, meet Dior.
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Will Poulter

Also in Dior, Poulter’s all-black ensemble emulates cool.

A photo of Ismaël Cruz Córdova at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Ismael Cruz Córdova attends the 74th Primetime Emmys in a grey velvet jacket to make Bond jealous.
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Ismael Cruz Córdova

The name’s Córdova…Ismael Córdova.

A photo of Sebastian Stan at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
No tie for a one Sebastian Stan.
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Sebastian Stan

No tie necessary for dreamy Sebastian Stan.

A photo of Kenan Thompson from the 74th annual Emmy Awards
Kenan Thompson played host at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Kenan Thompson

Purple, the color of (comic) royalty.

A photo of Colman Domingo at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Colman Domingo is a trophy…literally.
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Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo tactfully skirts our strictly enforced no-shirt-suiting ban with a swanky sheer top.

A photo of O Yeong-su from the 74th annual Emmy Awards
Squid Game actor O Yeong-su arriving at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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O Yeong-su

O Yeong-su is class, personified.

A photo of Michael Zegen at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Michael Zegen of The Marvelous Mrs. Masiel shines at the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Michael Zegen

Mr. Maisel goes for gold!

A photo of Jeremy Strong at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Succession’s Jeremy Strong looks dapper in a textured black tux at the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Jeremy Strong

Everyone’s favorite TV billionaire, dripped out and dropped up.

A photo of Jon Turturro at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
John Turturro know his way around a pair of sunglasses.
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John Turturro

John Turturro demonstrates huge OPL (optimal tie length).

A photo of Martin Short and Steve Martin at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards
Steve Martin and Martin Short saddled up to the red carpet at the 74th Primetime Emmys Three Amigos style.
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Steve Martin and Martin Short

Steven Martin and Martin Short, proving that dressing up with your homie is the move since 1986.

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