Red Was the Power Move at the 2026 LACMA Gala: How to Wear Crimson and Burgundy for Holiday
Silver got the headlines. Red got the room. At the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles on November 7, the strongest color signal after all that chrome was a run of deep, saturated reds. Kim Kardashian wore a burgundy sequined gown with a mock neck, long sleeves and a sweeping train. Salma Hayek Pinault wore custom red sequins. Both are Gucci. Odessa A'zion went ruby in a high-shine, off-the-shoulder gown with a front slit.
Read it like a forecaster: the gala took burgundy, the shade fall has been living in, and pushed it into full evening shine. Sequins, gloss and crystal, in wine and crimson rather than black. That is the brief for December. Red holds up in candlelight, reads expensive in photos, and carries you from the office party straight through New Year's Eve and into Valentine's Day.
The rule is simple. One red that shines, then burgundy accessories to make it look deliberate.
The quick answer
- The gown moment: SHATTER Crystal Mesh Asymmetrical Dress in Red ($180). Sparkle, a slit and an angled hem.
- The drama layer: MARLENE Gloves in Wine & Black ($99), opera length.
- The burgundy bag: VIPER Bag in Burgundy Croc ($89).
- Under $50: REGALIA Gemstone Brooch in Ruby Pinwheel ($15).
The statement: red that catches light
The gala reds were never flat. Choose texture: crystal, mesh, shine.
SHATTER Crystal Mesh Asymmetrical Dress
$180
Crystal mesh set with tone-on-tone rhinestones, a high side slit and an angled hem. This is the red-carpet idea with nothing taken out. Wear it with bare shoulders and one strong earring.
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NIGHTFALL WEB Mini Dress
$115
Hand-set rhinestones trace swirling lines across sheer mesh. A shorter way to wear the gala's sparkle for holiday parties. Add opaque tights and a burgundy bag.
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LOXA Maxi Dress
$65
Floor-grazing sheer stretch mesh with long sleeves and a corset-laced open back. It is the column silhouette in red, for under $100. Wear it over a black slip.
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The base: burgundy accessories
Burgundy is what makes a red look intentional. Repeat it at least twice.
MARLENE Gloves
$99
Opera-length faux leather in wine with contrasting black fingers. Instant old-Hollywood line over a red dress or a black one.
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ÉDITH Pillbox Beret Hat
$95
Structured burgundy wool felt with clean cylindrical sides. Worn with a black coat and red lips, it does the whole trend in one piece.
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JETSET Hat
$61
A sculpted pillbox with a pinched teardrop crown in brushed burgundy wool felt. For the arrival, the coat and the photo.
Shop nowThe finish: red jewelry and one shiny red accent
Keep the metal gold and the stones red. That is the crimson-sequin mood in miniature.
SEVILLE Clutch
$52
A pleated fan of mirror-bright red acrylic. It gives an all-black outfit the gala's high-shine finish.
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AVENUE Leather Glove
$85
Genuine leather, elbow length, wide cuff, in true red. Pull them on over a black coat sleeve for the cleanest red accent of the season.
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BYZANTINE Ring
$27
A red oval cabochon raised in a gold-plated claw setting. A cocktail ring that echoes the gown.
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REGALIA Gemstone Brooch
$15
A ruby-red center stone in a gold-tone frame with black cabochons. Pin it on a lapel, a beret or a velvet bow. It is the cheapest way into the trend.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the biggest color trend at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala?
Silver dominated the November 7 red carpet. Deep red and burgundy were the strongest counter-signal. Kim Kardashian wore a burgundy sequined Gucci gown, Salma Hayek Pinault wore custom red Gucci sequins, and Odessa A'zion wore a high-shine ruby gown. To get the color story, start with the SHATTER Dress in Red and finish with MARLENE Gloves in Wine & Black. SAINT CHIC is not affiliated with Kim Kardashian, Salma Hayek Pinault, Odessa A'zion or Gucci.
Is burgundy still in for holiday 2026?
Yes, and it is moving into evening. Wear it in shine (sequins, gloss, crystal) or as two matching accessories, such as the VIPER Bag and the ÉDITH Pillbox Beret Hat.
How do you wear a red dress without it looking like a costume?
Keep one shine and one silhouette. Choose a single sparkling red piece, then ground it with burgundy or black accessories and gold jewelry. Skip red shoes, red bag and red lips all at once.
What goes with a red sequin dress?
Gold metal, red stones and one darker tone. Burgundy gloves, a burgundy bag or a black coat all work. A red cabochon ring like the BYZANTINE Ring ties it together.
How can I try the red trend for under $50?
Start with accessories. The REGALIA Gemstone Brooch in Ruby Pinwheel is $15 and the BYZANTINE Ring in Red is $27. Pin one, stack the other, and wear them with all black.