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The 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet Was Awash with Neutral Tones

The 2012 Golden Globes red carpet witnessed a variety of stunning neutral-tone dresses, all of which are much less polarizing than hilarious host Ricky Gervais. While jewel-toned frocks were also heavily represented at the 69th Annual Golden Globes, the likes of Jessica Biel and Diane Lane played it safe in elegant beige-colored gowns.

Modern Family's Julie Bowen and Sarah Hyland, who play mother and daughter on the small screen, wore fabulous Reem Acra and vintage Dolce & Gabbana gowns, respectively. Piper Perabo's incredible dress is a special edition Demmer Fergara gown from the Theyskens' Theory Spring 2012 collection, while Jessica Chastain shines in Givenchy.

The 2012 Golden Globes red carpet event is just the beginning of the awards season, so it will be interesting to see how many neutral-tone dresses we will see at the SAG Awards and the Oscars in the coming months!

Image Credit: Additional <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-golden-globes-2012-best-and-worst-dressed-20120115,0,5021824.photogallery">The LA Times</a>

Neutral-tone Dresses
Opportunity for designers to create innovative and stylish neutral-tone dresses for red carpet events.
Jewel-toned Frocks
Potential for designers to experiment with bold and vibrant jewel-toned dresses for red carpet events.
Special Edition Dresses
Chance for designers to collaborate and create limited edition dresses for exclusive events like the Golden Globes.

Industries Being Reshaped

Fashion Design
Fashion designers can capitalize on the trend of neutral-tone and jewel-toned dresses for red carpet events.
Film and Entertainment
The film and entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of red carpet events to showcase and promote unique fashion trends.
Event Planning
Event planners can incorporate the trend of special edition dresses into exclusive events, offering unique experiences for attendees.
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