
What does it imply to be a black lady in Hollywood? Maybe it means attaining immeasurable success within the leisure trade by unwavering dedication, persistency and resilience.
The 18th annual Essence “Black Women in Hollywood“ awards at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles hosted by Aldis Hodge, shed a light-weight on the change-makers and rule-breakers who’re main the way in which.
From honorees together with the multitalented Teyana Taylor and Cynthia Erivo, to Essence Magazine February covergirl Tyra Banks, there was a mess of magnificence, confidence and black excellence within the room. And naturally in true black kind, the style was ‘fashioning’ with essentially the most modern and artistic appears to hit the carpet.

Vogue Bomb CEO, Claire Sulmers arrived on the scene in a royal purple Michael Costello ostrich feather costume that was characterised with a high-neck. Her black open-toe heels paired completely along with her YSL clutch bag, and we adored her burgundy hair shade that was complimentary to her caramel complexion.


Mom and daughter duo, Tyra Banks and Carolyn London each seemed unimaginable in all black ensembles that exuded magnificence and the Aristocracy. Banks customized Pajtim Raci off-the-shoulder robe had a sheer embellished corset, and hugged her coke bottle form. Stylist Wilford Lenov has been doing a exceptional job styling Tyra Banks as of late, and he or she’s by no means seemed higher.

Tyra wasn’t the one one displaying off her fabulous physique, as Inventive Director Teyana Taylor proved to be a knock-out in a camel Amiri costume. That includes cutouts, and draping all through, her excessive slit showcased her Tom-Ford padlock sandals that tied her monochromatic look collectively. Just like Teyana, the “Queen of Popiano“ Tyla additionally opted for a camel hued sequins costume that was form-fitting on her petit body.


When it got here right down to serving a fashion-forward and avant-garde look on the carpet, Cynthia Erivo nailed it in a black Maison Margiela tulle look that was complimented with Tabi sneakers. Her ensemble was intricate, sheer in texture and structurally voluminous. Cynthia’s collar added drama, and her gold facial jewellery enhanced her magnificence.

Along with Cynthia Erivo turning heads, Lori Harvey seemed effortlessly Parisian stylish in a Burberry outfit. Harvey selected to desert the normal costume, and as an alternative opted for a khaki double breasted cropped trench jacket, with plaid cargo pants. Her mint coloured layered belt with gold {hardware} was the right contact.


The Essence “Black Girls in Hollywood” awards gave black ladies a highlight to unapologetically shine vibrant. Malcolm X as soon as said, “Essentially the most disrespected individual in America is the Black lady. Essentially the most unprotected individual in America is the Black lady. Essentially the most uncared for individual in America is the Black lady.” This luncheon was a coming collectively to replicate, acknowledge and have fun black ladies in all their glory, and acknowledge how far they’ve come.

Forward see extra fashionable attendees on the Essence Black Girls in Hollywood awards!
Meagan Good in Customized Eman Alajilan and Jonathan Majors in Home of Grey

Storm Reid in Cong Tri

Tasha Smith in Ganni

Monique Rodriguez in Balmain

Azzy Milan in Aknvas

Kyla Pratt in Jovana Louis

Kandi Burruss in Sergi Hudson

Lavern Cox in Thom Browne

Brandee Evans in Kristina Kharlashkina

Niecy Nash in Maison Valentino

Crystal Renee in Sergio Hudson

Bevy Smith in H&M

Skai Jackson in Magic Atelier
