Golden Globes 2016: The Year Of The Cape

  • Shocking her fans by covering up for once, J Lo’s caped gown received mixed reviews on Twitter. But we love the star’s bright yellow Giambattista Valli frock - cape and all. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
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    Jennifer Lopez

    Shocking her fans by covering up for once, J Lo’s caped gown received mixed reviews on Twitter. But we love the star’s bright yellow Giambattista Valli frock - cape and all. [Photo: Rex]
  • The “Brooklyn” actress scored major sartorial points in this Yves Saint Laurent Couture by Hedi Slimane gown, complete with a cape that every superhero would be envious of. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
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    Saoirse Ronan

    The “Brooklyn” actress scored major sartorial points in this Yves Saint Laurent Couture by Hedi Slimane gown, complete with a cape that every superhero would be envious of. [Photo: Rex]
  • The <i> Cinderella</i> star looked just like a princess in her white, chiffon Marchesa gown that boasted an ethereal one-shoulder cape. <i> [Photo: Rex]</i>
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    Lily James

    The Cinderella star looked just like a princess in her white, chiffon Marchesa gown that boasted an ethereal one-shoulder cape. [Photo: Rex]
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  • On hand to support her hubby Will Smith, Jada donned an all-emerald ensemble complete with a draped addition. <i> [Photo: Rex]</i>
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    Jada Pinkett Smith

    On hand to support her hubby Will Smith, Jada donned an all-emerald ensemble complete with a draped addition. [Photo: Rex]
  • Davis glittered like the night sky in this stunning Marchesa gown that featured a caped back. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
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    Viola Davis

    Davis glittered like the night sky in this stunning Marchesa gown that featured a caped back. [Photo: Rex]
  • Clarke channeled a dark version of her iconic “Game of Thrones” cape wardrobe in a black, embellished version of the style by Valentino. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
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    Emilia Clarke

    Clarke channeled a dark version of her iconic “Game of Thrones” cape wardrobe in a black, embellished version of the style by Valentino. [Photo: Rex]
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  • Sadly, it was King’s cape that helped her make numerous worst dressed lists. Perhaps if the flowing train had been removed then she might of received a different fate. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
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    Regina King

    Sadly, it was King’s cape that helped her make numerous worst dressed lists. Perhaps if the flowing train had been removed then she might of received a different fate. [Photo: Rex]
  • Henson had clearly practiced working her Stella McCartney caped column dress. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i>
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    Taraji P. Henson

    Henson had clearly practiced working her Stella McCartney caped column dress. [Photo: Getty]
  • Blanchett’s vintage-inspired frock featured a mini cape that covered her shoulders. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
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    Cate Blanchett

    Blanchett’s vintage-inspired frock featured a mini cape that covered her shoulders. [Photo: Rex]
Shocking her fans by covering up for once, J Lo’s caped gown received mixed reviews on Twitter. But we love the star’s bright yellow Giambattista Valli frock - cape and all. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
The “Brooklyn” actress scored major sartorial points in this Yves Saint Laurent Couture by Hedi Slimane gown, complete with a cape that every superhero would be envious of. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
The <i> Cinderella</i> star looked just like a princess in her white, chiffon Marchesa gown that boasted an ethereal one-shoulder cape. <i> [Photo: Rex]</i>
On hand to support her hubby Will Smith, Jada donned an all-emerald ensemble complete with a draped addition. <i> [Photo: Rex]</i>
Davis glittered like the night sky in this stunning Marchesa gown that featured a caped back. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
Clarke channeled a dark version of her iconic “Game of Thrones” cape wardrobe in a black, embellished version of the style by Valentino. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
Sadly, it was King’s cape that helped her make numerous worst dressed lists. Perhaps if the flowing train had been removed then she might of received a different fate. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>
Henson had clearly practiced working her Stella McCartney caped column dress. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i>
Blanchett’s vintage-inspired frock featured a mini cape that covered her shoulders. <i>[Photo: Rex]</i>

The cape was definitely the red carpet trend no one saw coming - and the hottest accessory of last night’s proceedings, apart from Morgan Freeman’s necklace. While it’s nothing new (Lupita Nyong’o wore a gorgeous caped Ralph Lauren gown to the Golden Globes in 2014), it proved to be the ultimate red carpet accessory this year with a total of nine celebs working the cover-up in a variety of ways.

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