Taraji P. Henson, Esmé Creed-Miles and More Bring Dramatic Designer Style to the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival

Sunday night’s 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival presents Festival Honors and Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch held at Balboa Bay Resort saw a slew of celebrity style moments. Spring 2027 runway designs found their way to the arrival carpet, and stars like Taraji P. Henson and Mckenna Grace brought the drama with their designer looks. Breakout stars like Esmé Creed-Miles and Inde Navarrette proved there was no doubting their staying power as burgeoning young talent with their respective looks. WWD breaks down those looks, among others, ahead. Taraji P. Henson Taraji P. Henson Chad Salvador Henson updated black-and-white dressing with a regal design courtesy of Nicolas Jebran. The strapless gown was crafted with a folded black bodice with white fabric and gold accented buttons running in a double-breasted style down the front of the dress. A drop waist transitioned from firm fabric to a semi-sheer flouncy material with a black base and white polka dot pattern. Makeup for the actress was provided by artist Saisha Beecham, with hairstyling by Tym Wallace. Stylist Kollin Carter curated the Oscar-nominated actress’ look. Inde Navarrette Inde Navarrette Chad Salvador After her Schiaparelli couture moment at Saturday’s Academy Museum Gala, Navarrette wore a design from Erdem’s spring 2027 collection. The structured gown

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