Green Ran the Room at the 2026 EBONY Power 100 Gala: How to Wear Emerald and Gold for Holiday
Green ran the room. At the EBONY Power 100 Gala at the Hollywood Palladium on November 9, 2026, the color story was emerald, forest and olive, finished in gold. Marsai Martin wore a forest-green halter gown with hip ruching and a thigh-high slit, styled with gold platform sandals and a wide gold cuff. Flau'jae Johnson went the other way in a gold beaded halter gown. Tisha Campbell added black opera gloves to a black strapless gown.
Read it like a forecaster. Holiday dressing usually defaults to red and black. Green with heavy gold reads richer and less expected, and it photographs like money under warm light. Add the opera glove, which keeps turning up on carpets this season, and you have a full December formula.
The rule: one green piece, then go generous with gold. Cuffs, chokers, rings. More is the point.
The quick answer
- The green dress: OMBRE Tassel Bandage Dress in Green ($175), a bandage mini with a tassel hem.
- The gold gown: LUXE Bandage Evening Dress in Gold ($170), ankle-length.
- The gloves: MARLENE Gloves in Green & Black ($99), opera length.
- Under $50: VERDE Choker Necklace ($30) or the VIVID Ring in Gold Green ($20).
The statement: green or gold, head to toe
Pick your lane. Emerald, or all gold. Both were on the carpet.
OMBRE Tassel Bandage Dress
$175
A sleeveless bandage mini in green with a gradient tassel hem that swings when you walk. Add a gold cuff and gold heels and you are done.
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LUXE Bandage Evening Dress
$170
A slim, ankle-length bandage sheath in gold. The column version of the beaded gold gowns on the carpet. Keep the jewelry warm and the hair sleek.
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JADE Rhinestone Bodysuit
$190
A fully rhinestone-encrusted stretch bodysuit in a soft mint green with feathered cuffs. For the party where you want to be the light source.
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Gold was the finish on almost every green look. Here is how to wear it as the main event, too.
MOLTEN Bandage Top
$88
Horizontal bandage panels in a high-sheen gold metallic knit with an open back. Wear it with a green skirt or black trousers.
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HOODRICH Sequin Net Tank Set
$75
Oversized gold paillettes on a sheer net with a draped cowl and detachable hood. Over a black bodysuit, it is gold armor for a night out.
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Gloves were a quiet throughline: opera length, leather, sheer. Do it in green.
MARLENE Gloves
$99
Opera-length faux leather in green with contrasting black fingers. Pull them past the elbow with a strapless or halter neckline.
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GANT Leather Gloves
$120
Wrist-length genuine goatskin in green with a silver snap at the wrist. The everyday version: with a camel coat, they make the whole outfit.
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MEDINA Pillbox Hat
$45
A structured felt pillbox in dark green with tonal embroidery. Ladylike, a little vintage, very holiday.
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The jewelry: green stones, gold settings
This is where the trend is cheapest and works hardest.
VERDE Choker Necklace
$30
A gold-tone stainless steel Cuban link choker set with a green stone and cubic zirconia. Wear it high on a bare neck with a halter.
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VERDURE Crystal Cocktail Ring
$30
An oversized green zircon in an irregular geometric setting. Open and adjustable. The cocktail ring for an emerald dress.
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VIVID Ring
$20
One big faceted green crystal on an 18K gold-plated band. Stack two or three for a knuckle-to-knuckle look.
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REGALIA Bracelet Cuff
$35
A structured gold cuff channel-set with square-cut crystals. Wear one on each wrist, or over a green glove.
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THE HEIRESS Stack Ring Set
$55
Five iced bands in rhodium with slim gold spacers. Worn together, it is the most polished stack you can buy in one go.
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FLEUR Diamond Cat Eye Sunglasses
$29
Gold-tone metal cat eyes with floral diamond detailing and green lenses. Sunglasses at night, emerald edition.
Shop nowFrequently asked questions
What was the biggest trend at the 2026 EBONY Power 100 Gala?
Green. At the gala on November 9, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium, green in emerald, forest and olive shades showed up across the carpet, usually finished with gold. Marsai Martin wore a forest-green halter gown with a gold cuff and gold platform sandals, and Flau'jae Johnson wore a gold beaded halter gown. To get the look, start with the OMBRE Tassel Bandage Dress in Green and add gold, like the REGALIA Bracelet Cuff. SAINT CHIC is not affiliated with Marsai Martin, Flau'jae Johnson or EBONY.
What color jewelry goes with an emerald dress?
Gold. Warm gold makes green look richer. Try the VERDE Choker Necklace at the neck and the VIVID Ring in Gold Green on your hand.
Is green a good holiday party color?
Yes. It is festive without being literal, it glows in warm party light, and it stands out in a sea of black and red.
How do you wear opera gloves to a gala?
With a strapless, halter or sleeveless neckline so the glove line runs clean to the shoulder. Wear rings and cuffs over the glove. The MARLENE Gloves in Green & Black are made for it.
What is an affordable way to try the emerald and gold trend?
Start with jewelry. The VIVID Ring ($20), VERDURE Crystal Cocktail Ring ($30), VERDE Choker Necklace ($30) and FLEUR Diamond Cat Eye Sunglasses ($29) bring green and gold to anything already in your closet.