Rose Byrne

This is beautiful and a tiny bit festive on her; it also looks very slightly like she's celebrating the Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen winning a gold medal.

Tessa Thompson

She's beautiful of course, but this being unlined makes it feel slightly unfinished, to my eyes.

Judy Greer

We all love Judy Greer! I wish this step and repeat -- a new design for the event, which repeated the same one for YEARS -- didn't make her look like a floating head and torso.

Nina Hoss

It's not the Independent Spirit Awards if someone isn't wearing a formal wine bag! (Also, I hate this step-and-repeat and can't wait to complain about it during my annual step-and-repeat round-up.)

Erin Doherty

This is a better use of volume, to my mind -- and it also looks like it MIGHT work as a parachute should circumstances require.

Jenny Slate in Altuzarra

This feels slightly like Jenny Slate wants to step into Winona Ryder's shoes in a third Beetlejuice, a project which is not happening. I feel like she maybe needs a little jewelry....? Like a big, evil ring.

Francois Arnaud

Very handsome, VERY understated.

Kaia Gerber

This is not bad, obviously, but maybe a little glum?

Amy Madigan

Five stars, no notes, she's perfect.

Kali Reis

She always looks cool...and understands the power of some high-impact jewelry.

Lake Bell

The simplicity of this works for me; I LOVE this neckline.

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo has been stealth dapper this entire awards season -- likely for his entire life. That shirt is great.

Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney

I know it's the Independent Spirits but I feel like Dylan O'Brien could have used a little hair product?

Ego Nwodim

This is so pretty; I cannot find anything to rant about! Carry on!

Jane Levy in Gabriela Hearst

The top of this is great. I almost wish it ended in...pants?

Anna Camp

This feels like Anna Camp wants to be in the next season of Palm Royale, and honestly...shouldn't Anna Camp already be in Palm Royale?

Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail looks fine, Emily looks PERFECT, I love this entire thing.

Lulu Wang

This is also absolutely great.

Zoey Deutch in Valentino

People on The Internet didn't really like this but -- shrug -- I think it's kicky. (This is the time for me to once again bang the SHORT DRESSES FOR AWARDS SHOWS gong.)

Luciane Buchanan

This would also work for a very specific wedding. (A chic one!)

Xosha Roquemore

The real star here is her shoes. (And obviously her entire head, which looks amazing.)

Natasha Rothwell

Sure, I'll join this cult.

Eva Victor

Here's another example of how completely the 90s are back. It's just missing a choker. (To be clear, Eva and their team were correct to eschew a choker.)

Joel Edgerton

Okay! This might be the most interesting he's ever looked.

2026 Independent Spirit Awards: The Black and/or White Looks

It's true that nothing says, "independent spirit" like all black.