Black Celebs’ Best Red Carpet Looks at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards

Cynthia Erivo, Erykah Badu and André 3000 showed off their unique and stunning looks at one of the biggest fashion events of the year.

Stephanie Holland

Published

October 29, 2024

Amid the gorgeous gowns and dazzling jewelry, it sometimes gets lost that fashion is an artform. The most influential and famous names of that art were honored Monday night at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards. In addition to recognizing the best designers of the year, the event also celebrated Erykah Badu’s trendsetting, unapologetically authentic style with the fashion icon award.

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In case you’re wondering what guests like Tyla; Law Roach; Teyana Taylor; GloRilla; and Ciara eat at an awards dinner like this, according to USA Today, they dined on “dinosaur puff pastry-topped chicken pot pies.” We suppose you can’t go wrong with pot pie. If you missed the big night, don’t worry, you can relax in your favorite sweatpants or pajamas and check out our recap of Black celebs’ best looks from the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards.

Ciara

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Erykah Badu

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Cynthia Erivo

GloRilla

André 3000

Coco Jones

Teyana Taylor

Angel Reese

Winnie Harlow

Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Jeremy O. Harris

Nicole Richie

Sabrina Elba

La La Anthony

Tayshia Adams

Victoria Monét

Tyla

Law Roach

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