Best-Dressed Dutch Celebrities: October 2026

The Gala That Set the Month's Style Agenda

October in the Netherlands means one thing for celebrity watchers: the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala. This year's 61st edition, held on Thursday 8 October at Amsterdam's Koninklijk Theater Carré, is the country's biggest television night — and, as always, the red carpet delivered just as much drama as the awards themselves.

Shownieuws ran a full red-carpet rundown the same evening, and the theme this year was clear: go bold or go home. Here are the standout looks that defined October 2026 so far.

Standout Looks from the Televizier-Ring Gala 2026

Nicolette Kluijver — Green Means Go

Nicolette Kluijver leaned all the way into emerald green, and it worked. The Shownieuws verdict was basically "green is the move, according to Nicolette" — and honestly, on that carpet, it was. Green is having a moment in Dutch fashion right now, and she wore it with the confidence of someone who knows it.

Splinter Chabot — The 3D Statement

Splinter Chabot showed up in a 3D-effect outfit that looked like it was designed to break every camera on the carpet. Splinter also co-hosted the red carpet with Britt Dekker, so the look doubled as a hosting uniform — memorable, talkable, and very on-brand for one of the country's most distinctive TV personalities.

Geraldine Kemper — Chainmail Chic

Geraldine Kemper went for a chainmail-style look — tough, metallic, and completely different from the gowns around her. It was one of those outfits that splits opinion, which is exactly what a red carpet is for.

Emma Heesters — Radiant

Singer Emma Heesters earned the evening's simplest compliment: she looked radiant. Sometimes the best-dressed list isn't about the wildest outfit — it's about the person who glows in theirs.

The Couples Who Coordinated

Kim Kötter and Jaap Siewertsz van Reesema arrived in a pink-turned-white cloud look, while Christina Curry and Kevin Curifex went the opposite direction: matching blood red, described by the press as "blood red and drop-dead gorgeous." Coordinated couple dressing is a whole subgenre at Dutch galas, and these two pairs won it this year.

Special mention to reality couple Anouk and Diederik from De Bondgenoten — matching black (her: an elegant black dress, him: a classic black suit), revealed at a Shownieuws fitting days before the gala. The show went on to win the Gouden Televizier-Ring itself, beating Kassa and Woeste Grond, so the night was a double win for them. For the full winners list, check my Televizier-Ring 2026 winners roundup.

The Fun Details

Maik de Boer wore an untied bow tie — a small rebellion that photographed well. Emma Wortelboer went full Victorian doll. Stijn de Vries showed up with a padlock look. And De Grannies van Amsterdam proved, once again, that classic and chic never ages out.

And then there's Linda de Mol, who skipped the whole thing. She told JOE radio she'd simply forgotten — "my dress isn't even ready." The most relatable red-carpet story of the year, honestly.

Dutch Style Beyond the Carpet

The gala is the anchor, but Dutch celebrity fashion doesn't stop at Carré. A few names setting the tone this month:

• Nikkie de Jager is everywhere right now as team captain (with Fred van Leer) on this season of Make Up Your Mind on RTL 4 and Videoland — a show that is basically a weekly fashion and beauty spectacle. The season finale aired just days ago, and a Musical Special lands on Saturday 17 October. If you want to see how Dutch glam is done in 2026, that's your homework.
• Davina Michelle continues her autumn European tour behind her new singles "What A Woman" and "Still Champagne," with a Paris headline show at La Boule Noire on 2 November. Her stage looks this tour have been some of her strongest — and her Instagram this week is worth a scroll for the tour wardrobe alone.

One caution for the rumor mill: some blogs are claiming Doutzen Kroes is returning to a Victoria's Secret show on 15 October after a decade away — but the story's own details don't add up, so treat it as unconfirmed. And the mediamass-style "secret wedding" stories about her are self-debunked rumor bait. I couldn't verify any actual Dutch red-carpet appearance from Doutzen this month, so she stays off the best-dressed list until she earns a spot.

What to Watch Next

Mark your calendar: the Amsterdam Dance Event runs 21–25 October — the 30th-anniversary edition, with 3,600+ artists across 300 venues and AMF at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on 24 October (Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Martin Garrix on the bill). ADE week always produces a wave of festival-style celebrity looks, so expect a follow-up roundup. Between the new Dutch TV premieres this month and ADE, October is shaping up to be the most stylish month of the Dutch entertainment year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was best dressed at the Televizier-Ring Gala 2026?

The press consensus highlighted Nicolette Kluijver's green look, Splinter Chabot's 3D-effect outfit, Geraldine Kemper's chainmail style, and the coordinated couple looks from Kim Kötter & Jaap Siewertsz van Reesema (pink-turned-white cloud) and Christina Curry & Kevin Curifex (matching blood red). Emma Heesters also drew praise for a radiant, elegant appearance.

Where can I see the Televizier-Ring Gala 2026 red carpet looks?

Shownieuws published a full photo rundown of the most striking outfits on the night of the gala (8 October 2026). Dutch entertainment outlets and the stars' own Instagram accounts are the best places to see the complete red-carpet galleries.

Who are the most stylish Dutch celebrities right now?

Based on this month's appearances: Nicolette Kluijver, Geraldine Kemper, Emma Heesters, and Emma Wortelboer all made the best-dressed conversation at the Televizier-Ring Gala. Nikkie de Jager remains a constant style reference through her weekly Make Up Your Mind appearances, and Davina Michelle's tour wardrobe is currently one of the strongest in Dutch pop.

What are the Dutch celebrity fashion trends in 2026?

October's red carpet showed three clear directions: bold single-color statements (emerald green, blood red), metallic and textured fabrics (chainmail, 3D effects), and coordinated couple dressing. Classic black tailoring still anchors the men's side, with small rebellions like the untied bow tie.

About the Author

Sidra Salman is the founder of Dutch Stars Daily, where she writes practical, research-backed guides on Dutch celebrity news and entertainment. Every guide is tested and written in plain English for a US audience.