At the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, Jurnee Smollett’s eggplant, georgette V-neck gown epitomized elegance.
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Old-Hollywood Glam
Nicole Richie’s vintage cut-out, off-white gown with side-swept hair at the MET Costume Institute gala was reminiscent of Veronica Lake.
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In the Nude
At the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Awards, Iman wore an understated but stunning nude Rachel Zoe high-collar and high-split gown.
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It’s Electric
Leona Lewis joins Tony Bennett in concert at the London Palladium in an ever-so-chic sequin vintage-style Diane Von Furstenberg gown.
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Class Act
Natalie Cole is our favorite Old Hollywood glam moment of the year at the 2011 Soul Train Awards. Another legend that shows us style and beauty knows no age.
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Beautifully Beaded
For classic All-American style, you can never go wrong in Ralph Lauren. Veronica Webb wears a beautifully beaded gown at An Evening with Ralph Lauren Hosted by Oprah Winfrey.
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Theatrical Extravagance
At the MET Costume Institute Gala, Serena Williams went for high-fashion glam in a Oscar de la Renta strapless feathered gown and legendary Philip Treacy hat.
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Seductive Steel
Zoe Kravitz wears a velvet Alexander Wang gown to the “X-Men First Class” premiere in NYC, and is quite a siren in this seductive shade of steel.
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Brilliant Design
The ruched design in combination with velvet and chiffon fabrics has a rich quality. This Carlos Miele gown was a lovely selection for Selita Ebanks at the Hope for Children gala.
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Red Rapture
At the Alvin Ailey NYC premiere, Iman enchanted us Dorothy Dandridge-style in a breathtaking scarlet Zac Posen gown with finger waves at Alvin Ailey.
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Smokin’ Style
At the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala at the MET, Joan Smalls looks ravishing in a smoldering beaded Tom Ford gown.
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Throwback Glam
Solange Knowles shows throwback style at its best, channeling Diana Ross in this draped silk gown at the DKMS Gala.
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Crown Jewel
Viola Davis has had a very stylish year. At the Tony Awards, she wears a beautiful satin magenta gown with a center split. The jewel tone shade looks marvelous on her cocoa skin.
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A Rose
Jennifer Lopez wears a vivid Gucci rose-embellished gown at the MET Gala. Both the design and shade of crimson is captivating on J-Lo.
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Swan Princess
Selita Ebanks resembles an elegant swan at the Princess Grace Awards Gala in New York City, wearing a voluminous lilac Marchesa gown.
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Gorgeous Givenchy
At the ‘Keep A Child Alive Ball’ in London, new mom Alicia Keys was gorgeous in a Givenchy Haute Couture ostrich feather gown and spiked metal belt.
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Magnificent Magenta
Tyra Banks also brings her A-game to the Keep A Child Alive Ball in a strapless fishtail gown.
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Statuesque
Model Maya Samuelsson stood stylishly next to her husband, in a strapless silver brocade gown at the 2011 UNICEF Snowflake Ball in New York City.
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Ebony Eyes
Janet Jackson’s satin and velvet ebony Marchesa gown at the Life Ball makes her perfectly posh and is worthy of center stage.
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Ostentatious Ombre
Naomi Campbell shows just how fashion and philanthropy can make the perfect match. She takes to the runway in an ostentatious ombre gown for the Fashion for Relief Japan Fundraiser.
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Tailored Tux
Take notes on how Joan Smalls isn’t wearing your typical red carpet gown attire, yet still exudes glam. Her plunging satin tuxedo at the Moet ceremony in London is a look Bianca Jagger would sure approve of.