During the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, actresses Kerry Washington and Cate Blanchett made a striking fashion statement by embracing the harness trend on the red carpet. Traditionally a style choice for men in 2019, notable for its leather and hardware elements worn by celebrities like Timothee Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan, the harness received a glamorous transformation through Washington and Blanchett's iterations. Washington donned a shimmering harness over her Altuzarra ensemble, allowing it to highlight her thigh-high slit skirt and blazer combination. Meanwhile, Blanchett's interpretation served as a bodice for her pleated yellow gown, featuring a halter design that fused intricate styling with elegant fan sleeves.

The emergence of harnesses as a new trend for the 2020 awards season marks a shift in red carpet fashion, with women leading this sartorial charge. Alongside harnesses, other trends began making waves on the Golden Globes red carpet, including puffy sleeves, as seen on stars like Olivia Colman and Dakota Fanning, and the enduring popularity of sheer and black gowns. With this fresh take on harnesses, Blanchett and Washington have not only paid homage to past red carpet fashions but have also ignited interest in newer, bolder choices for upcoming events.