It was a huge honor, Levy tellsVogue.
Its one of those things that you practice and rehearse and write, and then suddenly its happening.
We pitched some jokes, we rehearsed.
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I even set up a little teleprompter in my living room, and we were running through it.
He says theres nobody else hed rather go to work with.
We had a lot of fun!
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Its so much easier to do something like this with someone else, he says.
Especially when you already have chemistry.
Nailing the jokes on stage wasnt the only preparations Levy needed to do for Emmys night, however.
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Working with stylist Harry Lambert, Levy also aimed to bring a chic fashion spectacle to the main stage.
Levy added, The bar was high.
(Not your standard shirt and tie.)
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The looks that I chose for the show are the best of the best, says Levy.
There was a cohesive narrative through all of themtheyre all polished, but feel fresh.
First up were some amazing Saint Laurent suits.
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You cant get tailoring any better than Saint Laurent, says Lambert.
We had these beautiful classic black and velvet tuxes, with exaggerated shoulders and pointed shiny heels.
The looks felt nostalgic, yet the silhouettes felt so modern and unique.
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For mid-ceremony, Levy and Lambert switched things up with a more casual-cool moment from Prada.
It was a knit with this patent snakeskin belt attached to the trousers, says Lambert.
To have this curveball of a look, in the middle of the show, was a fun surprise.
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For the finale, meanwhile, the duo ended with a navy Saint Laurent suit with brown accents.
It felt Old Hollywood, but with a sense of fun, says Lambert.
Its safe to say Levy made the Emmys his fashion playground.
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Not only did he ace his hosting skills, but he aced his slick wardrobe, too.
Lambert says Levys willingness to experiment and go for it is what makes him so fun to dress.
Hes not scared to take a risk, and he loves to dress up.
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For Levy, the feeling of respect and trust was mutual.
When youre working with Harry, you know youre in the best hands, he says.
Below, more photos from Levys Emmys night.
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Photo: Emilio Madrid
