News Cynthia Erivo's Golden Globes Dress Took 800 Hours to Make And the necklace alone was worth $3 million. By Alicia Brunker Alicia Brunker Instagram Alicia Brunker is a freelance writer who covers celebrity, royal, and fashion news for InStyle.com. She joined InStyle's digital team in 2017, and previously contributed to ELLE, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and WWD. In addition to pop culture, Alicia is also an interior design enthusiast with bylines at Architectural Digest and Elle Decor. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 5, 2020 Pin Share Tweet Email Cynthia Erivo may be a red carpet newbie, but that doesn't mean she's afraid to take a fashion risk. Take, for instance, the pink-feathered Marc Jacobs ballgown she wore at the Harriet premiere in Los Angeles, or her 2017 Tony's look — a Diana Ross-inspired dress that combined thousands of Swarovski crystals, a plunging neckline, and a fringed train into a single garment. Since she rose to fame for her performance as Celie in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, the Tony-winner has proved she's a style star — and this award show season is shaping up to be a platform for her best looks yet. First up, the 2020 Golden Globes. At the event, Erivo stunned in a strapless body-skimming Thom Browne gown that reportedly took a whopping 800 hours to make. Erivo told E's Ryan Seacrest that Browne worked with her to custom design the gown to include favorite flower, peonies, on the lining — and that her stunning necklace included $3 million worth of diamonds. Todd Williamson/NBC/Getty Images It's official: Cynthia has arrived. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit