Off the Rack

Is there any couple that lights up the red carpet like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt? Thanks to Brad’s well-deserved Golden Globe nomination for his work in Babel, we will get to see them again on the red carpet come Monday night. And while we’re sure that Brad will look suitably dapper in a tuxedo, we can’t wait to see what Angelina is wearing — as the face of St. John, she will be in a custom-designed gown from the venerable California label, the company confirms to PEOPLE. Something sweeping and black, maybe? Tell us: Who are you looking forward to seeing at the Golden Globes?

For more of the latest news and gossip on the awards season, check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog.

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We’ve secretly always thought Tim Gunn was the best thing about Project Runway (sorry Heidi!), so yesterday’s announcement that the articulate Parsons dean is getting his own show on Bravo has us as excited as Nick Verreos during the Sasha Cohen episode. Titled Tim Gunn’s Guide To Style (as is his upcoming book), the show features Gunn “helping people deal with any kind of [fashion] predicament, such as such as, choosing an appropriate style, finding the right fit, revamping closets, selecting fashion role models, proper grooming, carrying yourself well, selecting the right accessories and unexpected fashion challenges, such as shopping for vacations and special events,” according to Bravo’s press release. Whew, insert “Make It Work!” joke here. In true Gunn form, the endearing Runway mentor says he’s “practically delirious” about his new show and vows to “to redefine ‘makeovers’.” We can’t wait to gather around the TV when it debuts later this year.

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Who doesn’t love Chandra Wilson as tough-love Dr. Miranda Bailey on Grey’s Anatomy? She is riding high this awards season, not only nominated for a NAACP Image Award but also as the only female cast member of the hit show to be nominated for a SAG award. We’re thrilled for her, but it might be time to step it up a notch on the red carpet. The 5′ actress arrived to the People’s Choice Awards in a mauve satin pantsuit that is not only out of step with current trends, but didn’t do justice to the petite actress’s figure. That night, she told PEOPLE that she started picking out her awards show wardrobe in September and would be wearing a dress by Sherri Hill, who turns out to be a prom dress designer! Oh Chandra, you can do better than that — what about a great pantsuit from Donna Karan or Armani? We’re keeping our fingers crossed for the Globes on Monday night.

For more of the latest news and gossip on the Golden Globes and other award shows, check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog.

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