On Monday night the 2018 CFDA Awards took place in Brooklyn — and of course our favorite Black designers, models, and style insiders came out to the coveted ceremony.
Issa Rae, Jourdan Dunn, Tracee Ellis Ross and many others hit the carpet looking radiant and gorgeous. Proving yet again, why Black is oh-so-beautiful!
Keep scrolling to see our favorite beauty and hair moments from the big event!
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Jordun Dunn
When it came to hair, it was all about volume for model Jordun Dunn. Textured waves and a deep side part created a truly lust-worthy look that we were obsessed with.
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Laura Harrier
Monochromatic makeup (aka wearing the same lipstick, blush and eyeshadow color) is a trend we’re currently loving. And Laura shows us how to do so effortlessly.
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Cynthia Erivo
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Kehlani
Kehlani is known for taking beauty risks that include vibrant hair colors and colorful makeup, so this bronzy glowy look was an unexpected surprise.
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Issa Rae
This glowing goddess looked like a true bonze vision and her metallic shadow added the perfect pop.
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Naomi Campbell
Does it get much better than Ms. Naomi Campbell when it comes to flawless beauty? We think not. Here signature sleek tresses and glowy skin looked amazing.
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Leomie Anderson
We live for a high ponytail moment and model Leomie Anderson’s is simply divine.
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Winnie Harlow
We love when celebrities aren’t afraid to play with color when it comes to their beauty on the red carpet. And Winnie Harlow’s blue shadow was the perfect pop against her skin.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
While Tracee is known for her signature cherry red lip, we love that she swapped it for punchy fuschia.
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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls’ smokey red shadow and rose-hued pout is a look we can’t wait to recreate for summer.
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Lupita Nyong’o
Metallic makeup is a huge trend, and we love that Lupita Nyong’o went for a gold lippie at this year’s event.
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Elaine Welteroth
Protective styles are always in style, as Elaine Welteroth proves with these beautiful jumbo cornrows.
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Amandla Stenberg
Not everyone is daring enough to try yellow eyeliner, but of course, Amandla is. Not only did she fearlessly rock a canary yellow cat eye, but looked absolutely amazing.