SafeX Pro:2024 Emmys: Zuri Hall Details Custom Red Carpet Gown She Designed

It's an extra special night at the 2024 Emmys for Zuri Hall.

While the Access Hollywood host has covered the red carpet at the Emmys before,SafeX Pro she's wearing a custom gown she designed at the Sept. 15 ceremony.

"I always wanted to design my own awards season gown, one day!" she told E! News ahead of the red carpet. "I’ve been blessed enough to work in Hollywood for nearly a decade now…and develop a strong personal style. So I know what I like, and what works on long days like this."

"You’ve gotta bring the glamour, but it needs to be practical and functional," Hall—a Live From E!: Countdown to the Emmys co-host—explained. "I prefer gowns you don’t have to fuss over, too much—once I’m in it, I’m in it!"

For the milestone occasion, Hall collaborated with her stylist and friend Roberto Cardenaz.

As for the story behind the gown? "I knew I wanted my first design ever to perfectly represent my quintessential red carpet style: effortless elegance, with a bit of edge," she told E!. "My favorite color palette to play in is rich, warm neutrals—ivory, camel, chocolate. I felt like the brown silk in this design was perfect, as we step into autumn."

"The silk made for an easy, luxurious drape with beautiful ruching from the high neckline," she continued, "and I’m obsessed with the dark brown leather collar—it’s sexy, strong, and adds that edginess. It was a fun plot twist that we were really excited about adding to the design—that juxtaposition of silk and leather."

The timeframe from when the trio landed on a final design sketch to Hall's final fitting was about four weeks and a total of 40 hours. And it's an experience they'll never forget.

"Working with Zuri as a stylist over the last eight years has been an amazing working relationship," Cardenaz told E!. "I love that she has always allowed, and even encouraged me to push her out of comfort zone. This design was inspired from the idea of sexy mythology, but with a modern day twist and versatile silhouette."

The timeframe from when the trio landed on a final design sketch to Hall's final fitting was about four weeks and a total of 40 hours. And it's an experience they'll never forget.

"Working with Zuri as a stylist over the last eight years has been an amazing working relationship," Cardenaz told E!. "I love that she has always allowed, and even encouraged me to push her out of comfort zone. This design was inspired from the idea of sexy mythology, but with a modern day twist and versatile silhouette."

And the final result is everything Hall was hoping for and more.

"This gown really embodies all of my style," she shared. "The silk is so delicious! It’s sexy, elegant and drapes so effortlessly. It accentuates my curves in a subtle way, that I love. And we were obsessed with the idea of a leather, choker-like neckline! Strong. Sexy. A little edgy, which is a fun contrast to feminine, sensual silk. Get you a girl who can do both!”

As for where Hall got the passion for design? 

"My Grandma Ruth was a seamstress her entire life," the Ohio native shared. "I grew up watching her sew on her machine, while we children played nearby, in the very home that she raised my father and aunts in."

"When grandma was away from her machine I would snoop around…exploring the pin cushions, sewing needles, colored threads, and fabrics, the sewing patterns and design prints," she continued. "I was fascinated. And ever since then, I’ve wanted to pick up where she left off.”

And she did just that for the 2024 Emmys.

Keep reading to revisit the most jaw-dropping looks from the Emmys red carpet over the years.

Hello yellow! The Queen's Gambit actress glowed in her bright Dior dress with Tiffany & Co. jewelry at the 2021 award show. 

The Euphoria star took the red carpet by storm for the 2019 ceremony. From the vibrant emerald green hue to the sheer corset bodice, her custom Vera Wang dress was one to remember.

The Big Little Lies star shined bright at the 2022 ceremony in a glitzy blue strapless gown.

A total stunner! The actress made a grand entrance at the 1998 star-studded ceremony with this body-hugging blush gown.

The This Is Us actress shined as bright as the cameras in this shimmery off-the-shoulder gown.

Known for her ~extra~ glamorous fashion sense, the Dynasty star brought the drama to the 1987 awards ceremony with this red-hot gown.

The Black-ish star showed up and showed out in this hot pink Valentino Haute Couture gown.

The Abbott Elementary star lit up the red carpet in a glitzy metallic bronze getup.

Who says you have to wear a dress? The Grey's Anatomy star switched things up in 2021 by wearing an Elie Saab black velvet jumpsuit with crystal embroidery. 

The actress was a vision in white as she graced the red carpet in a dreamy custom-made Balmain gown.

Orange you glad the legendary star added a pop of color to the 2017 Emmys? The answer is yes.

The 2018 Emmy winner brought whimsy and magic to the star-studded ceremony with a baby blue number by Carolina Herrera.

The Hollywood star sizzled in a sexy feathered black dress at the 2018 Emmys.

This figure-flattering Versace peplum stole the show at the 2009 Emmys. While the dress had a futuristic feel, it still has classic details that make it timeless. 

Sometimes less is more. And in this case, it worked with Claire's ultra-chic black jumpsuit by Oscar de la Renta.

All that glitters is gold and Rue proved it with a glitzy design at the 1990 Emmys.

Elle most certainly brought old-Hollywood glamour to the 2022 event.

King lit up the 2018 awards show with her highlighter-green Christian Siriano gown.

The Sex and the City star sparkled in a daring and dazzling cut-out dress at the 2003 event.

Talk about red-hot. The Vampire Diaries alum knocked 'em dead with a fiery strapless Donna Karan number in 2011.

The Empire star made a statement in a custom yellow Vera Wang dress at the 2016 Emmys.

Looking like a modern-day Cinderella, the Insecure star turned heads in a bedazzled baby blue jumpsuit by Vera Wang. "There are 3,000 crystals on my dress right now. I was like, are you serious right now," she told E! News. 

The This Is Us star dropped jaws with her wildly colorful Brandon Maxwell design.

The director glistened and glimmered on the red carpet in her Reem Acra gown at the 2019 Emmys.

The actress wore a  show-stopping design to the 1995 awards ceremony with this little (daring) black dress, which featured a plunging neckline and spaghetti straps.

The Beverly Hills, 90210 actress brought all the drama to the 1995 Emmys with her audacious black design, which she perfectly paired with long satin gloves and strappy heels.

The actress, who made history at the 2020 Emmys, oozed with glamour in an Armani creation that was reminiscent of the Swinging Sixties.

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star graced the red carpet in a regal black dress that she paired with a statement-making necklace.

Purple is rarely seen on the red carpet, but the award-winning actress made it looks oh-so-good.

The Sinner star looked angelic in a white Ralph & Russo creation at the 2018 awards ceremony.