The Emmy Awards are television’s Oscars - a night where America’s finest TV stars take the attention from their big screen counterparts. Here, we take a look at the best dressed men and women from the red carpet.

Aaron Paul in Prada
Clean and crisp, from the slim velvet detail notch lapels to the Breaking Bad star’s high-and-tight haircut.

Kit Harrington in Emporio Armani
The jacket hugs a little and the trousers are a fraction too long, but Kit Harrington gets bonus points for grooming; taming Jon Snow’s mane into a sleek man-bun for the red carpet event.

Matthew McConaughey in Dolce & Gabbana
Not one to ever be a shrinking violet, the ‘True Detective’ actor and nominee suited up in a bold blue Dolce & Gabbana three-piece suit with contrasting black lapels, paired with Christian Louboutin ‘New Orleans’ flats, and a Bulgari watch and cufflinks.

Idris Elba in Gucci Made to Order
The ‘Luther’ actor embraced a rich midnight-blue hue with a satin shawl-lapel ‘Signoria’ tuxedo, a white dress shirt and a matching midnight-blue tie—one of the few who nixed the bowtie.

Sarah Hyland in Christian Siriano
Forgoing the traditional dress, the Modern Family star dresses for the occasion in this custom made top and skirt.

Anna Gunn in Jenny Packham
The Breaking Bad star picked up her Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Drama Series in this bespoke gown, accessorised with an Edie Parker clutch and Irene Neuwirth jewels.

Julia Louis-Dreyvus in Carolina Herrera
The winner of the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Award, Julia Louis-Dreyfus accessorised this pink Carolina Herrera gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

Kerry Washington in Prada
It seems Kerry Washington can’t get it wrong as she owned the red carpet in this orange Prada dress with Fred Leighton jewels.

Julia Roberts in Elie Saab Couture
Wearing a dress from the Elie Saab Coture A/W14 collection, Julia Roberts dazzled her way down the red carpet, accessorising with Christian Louboutin heels and jewellery by Irene