Variety held its annual Power of Women event on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, featuring a bevy of high-profile performers to celebrate honorees Kate Hudson, Sydney Sweeney , Wanda Sykes, Nicole Scherzinger and Jamie Lee Curtis.

The arrival carpet was bestrewed with attendees in designer garb, with Sweeney in one of Christian Cowan ‘s latest designs and Hudson styling Carolina Herrera’s fabric-draping iteration. WWD breaks down those looks and styles by Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda and more ahead.

Sydney Sweeney

Sweeney turned to Christian Cowan ’s spring 2026 collection for her look, crafted in collaboration with Elias Matso and curated by stylist Molly Dickson. The two-time Emmy Award-nominated actress wore a slinky dress in allover crystal silver fabric, featuring a rounded n

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