Sweeping gowns, jewelled metallic accents and soft, feminine waves took the Emmy fashion factor to the limit. From Heidi Klum's stunning off-the-shoulder metallic gown to Brooke Shield's drop-dead fuchsia winner Hollywood's hotties turned the 2008 Emmy show into a glam slam.

Black magic: "Grey's Anatomy" star Sandra Oh stole the show in a classic black lace beauty from Oscar de la Renta.

Flower power: "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams looked hot and haute in a Kevin Hall mermaid gown splashed with black and pink flowers.

Belle of the ball: "Desperate Housewives" star Marcia Cross pumped up the red carpet glam in a pale green strapless gown by Elie Saab.

Party spirit: "Ghost Whisperer" star Jennifer Love Hewitt made a classic Emmy entrance in a black-and-white strapless gown by Carolina Herrera.

City slicker: "Sex and the City's" Cynthia Nixon looked sleek and chic in a sea green strapless gown by Calvin Klein.

In the pink: Julia Louis-Dreyfuss punched up the glam factor in a salmon-pink gown with crisscross straps by Narciso Rodriguez.

Dark victory: "Damages" star Glenn Close looked every bit the Hollywood heavyweight she is classic black by Armani.

Luxe tuxe: "Bones" hunk David Boreanaz took the fashion attitude to the limit in a classic tuxe by Dolce & Gabbana.

Take the plunge: Holly Hunter kept it sweet and simple in a plunging lavender gown by designer Jenny Peckham.

Go with the flow: "The Office's" Jenna Fischer pumped up the girl-power in this flowing green strapless gown by designer Gustavo Cadile.

Fine wine: "Desperate Housewives" co-star Nicollette Sheridan souped-up the star power in a wine-coloured strapless gown.

Power pair: Tom Hanks was a fashion winner in a Tom Ford tuxe while Rita Wilson shone on in a silvery white delight by John Galliano for Christian Dior.

Black out: Blonde beauty Kristin Chenoweth served up big dose of modern glam a sleek black gown by Armani.

Made in the shade: "The Office's" Rainn Wilson donned shades and a tuxe for his spin on an edgy Emmy entrance.

Man of the hour: Ryan Seacrest can do it all it seems on Emmy night, even turn out an A-plus fashion statement in a tuxe by Yves St. Laurent.