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Being a man on the red carpet is tough. In a world of black tuxedo, black tuxedo, and black tuxedo… How do you stand out?

How do you pull attention from the feathers and sequins and thigh-high slits adorning the ladies on the carpet? Many don’t, and simply accept their unofficial uniform for award show season. But each year, a handful of men challenge the notions of expected black-tie ensembles and opt for something more daring.

And each year, a few prove that sticking to the classics can still be equally as eye-catching. Here are the best-dressed Men of the 71st Emmys.

James Van Der Beek

Billy Porter

Kit Harrington

Ru Paul

Antoni Porowski

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

“Queer Eye” Cast

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