Sybilla Shines at the 2026 Goya Awards: A Red Carpet Recap

The 40th edition of the Goya Awards, held at the Auditori Fòrum in Barcelona, showcased a night of cinematic celebration and stunning fashion. Spanish designer Sybilla emerged as a standout, dressing five actresses for the prestigious event, marking a triumphant return to the Spanish red carpet.

Sybilla’s Return to the Red Carpet

Sybilla temporarily reopened her salón de medida (measuring salon) as an experiment, and the Goya Awards provided the perfect platform to showcase her diverse designs. The designer expressed her joy in dressing women with distinct personalities and body types, focusing on finding the perfect fit and representation for each individual. Vogue España highlighted this approach as central to Sybilla’s operate.

Key Looks of the Night

• Leonor Watling: The presenter from the previous year’s ceremony captivated in a black crepé de acetate gown from Sybilla’s 1998 collection, originally photographed by Juan Gatti for the spring-summer 1999 season.
• Leonor Watling (second look): Also wore a current Sybilla design, a black crepé mermaid-cut gown with a dramatic trailing tail revealing a contrasting red interior.
• Julia de Castro: Opted for a vintage Sybilla design, a black crepé de acetate gown with a delicate strap and open back.
• Rossy de Palma: Wore a silver lúrex silk dress with an integrated cape that cinched at the waist.
• María León: Chose a raw silk satin gown with a daring exposed hip and plunging neckline.

Other Notable Fashion Moments

While Sybilla dominated much of the conversation, other designers and looks also made an impact:

• Susan Sarandon: Received the Goya International Award and wore a classic Armani design.
• Alexia Putellas: The celebrated footballer debuted on the Goya red carpet in a black dress from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s first collection for Balenciaga.
• Rigoberta Bandini: Wore a Rabanne design from the autumn/winter 2025 collection, featuring a black exterior and silver sequin interior.
• Laura Ponte & María Pedraza: Both chose oversized suits from Mango, one in white and one in black, creating a striking visual pairing.
• Irene Escolar: Wore a Giorgio Armani design from 2004.

Vintage and Recurring Designers

The 2026 Goya Awards also saw a trend of actresses choosing vintage designs, with Hiba Abouk in Carolina Herrera (2015), Mireia Oriol in Alber Elbaz for Lanvin (2012), and Julia de Castro in Sybilla (1998) all opting for pieces with history. El País noted this embrace of archival fashion.

Men’s Style

Alfonso Bassave stood out in a tuxedo with baggy pants created by Lander Urquijo. Other notable menswear looks came from Mansolutely (worn by Alberto San Juan, Óliver Laxe, and Álvaro Cervantes) and Fursac (worn by Arturo Valls). Jan Monter garnered attention for his original look from Jonathan Anderson’s recent collection for Dior.

The 2026 Goya Awards proved to be a stylish affair, with Sybilla’s designs taking center stage and a refreshing mix of vintage and contemporary fashion on display.