More Black Fashion Moments at the Cannes Film Festival

Cannes 2023: Viola Davis, Naomi Campbell, and more Black people are in France shutting the carpet down!

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It’s week two of the annual Cannes Film Festival and the stars are stepping out, styled to the gods! Unlike others, this film festival is known for glitz and glamour, so check out the fabulous fits!

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Sabrina Dhowre Elba

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The always gorgeous Sabrina Dhowre Elba was styled by Kim Russell in this jaw-dropping gown by Elie Saab.

Lucien Laviscount

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Actor Lucien Laviscount was handsome as ever in this Dolce & Gabbana suit with FRED Paris jewelry.

Viola Davis

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Viola Davis ate the red carpet in this white Valentino ensemble! Look at that flourishing ‘fro!

Naomi Campbell

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell strutted on the carpet in a Celine gown and fun sunglasses!

Patricia Bright

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Youtube sensation Patricia Bright stunned in this Mison Geyanna Youness gown and La Marquise Jewelry.

Shaunette Renée Wilson

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Shaunette Renée Wilson was styled by Solange Franklin in a sparkly, black gown and heels from Giorgio Armani. Beautiful!

Alton Mason

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Model and actor Alton Mason was dressed in Balenciaga Couture and Messika brand jewelry on the red carpet.

Aja Naomi King

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Aja Naomi King graced the carpet in Gaurav Gupta Couture. Wow!

Rochelle Humes

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Rochelle Humes was styled in a lovely Celia Kritharioti gown for the Cannes Film Festival.

Yseult Onguenet

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This is how you get people talking! Yseult Onguenet wore this bold red ensemble from Alexander McQueen.

Steve McQueen and Bianca Stigter

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Film director Steve McQueen was hand-in-hand with his wife and director Biana Stigter on the red carpet.

Kat Graham

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Actress Kat Graham looked fierce in this Tony Ward Couture blazer dress. Love it!

Abd Al Malik

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Musician Abd Al Malik wore a super sharp Fursac suit! This silver-striped detailing is perfect!

Ophély Mézino

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Miss World Europe 2020 Ophély Mézino turned heads in this blue Christophe Guillarme and a huge afro!

Coco Jones

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Singer and Bel-Air actress Coco Jones was shining on the Cannes red carpet in a dress by Damiani Marrakech.

Laura Harrier

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Actress Laura Harrier was drop-dead gorgeous in this black YSL gown with a plunging neckline paired with Bulgari jewelry.

Cindy Bruna

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This outfit is everything! Model Cindy Bruna was styled by Mickael Carpin in this daring Actn1 suit and Louboutin heels!

Didi Stone

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Model Didi Stone killed it on the red carpet in this silver corseted bodice and stunning cream skirt!

​​Chika Ike

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Actress Chika Ike was styled by Jeremiah Ogbodo in a custom-made Kud Collections gown! One of the best dressed this year!

Karidja Toure

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Karidja Toure wore this white gown by Givenchy, Chopard jewelry, and René Caovilla heels.

Naomi Ackie

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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’s Naomi Ackie wore a white shoulder-cutout dress by Valentino.

Leomie Anderson

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Leomie Anderson wore this striking black and white gown by Tony Ward!

Didi Stone

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This black, feather-detailed gown by Maison Geyanna Youness was worn by influencer and model Didi Stone.

Evan Ross

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Diana Ross’s son Evan Ross looked sharp by his wife Ashlee Simpson’s side in YSL. Okay, suit!

Flora Coquerel

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This may be hands-down the best look on the Cannes carpet this year! French model Flora Coquerel wore this gold, hooded gown by Maison Geyanna Youness.

Eliane Umuhire

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Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire was styled in this beautiful, simple white gown for the Cannes red carpet!

Naomi Campbell

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Naomi Campbell shit down the carpet once again in this “summer-y”, cutout gown by Valentino.

Siran Riak

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The drama! Model and actress Siran Riak strutted on the red carpet in this blush gown with huge feathers resembling wings.

Jeremy O. Harris

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Playwright Jeremy O. Harris brought his umbrella to walk on the red carpet in a Willy Chavarria outfit.

Eriq Ebouaney

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Actor Eriq Ebouaney was present for the viewing of Killers of the Flower Moon in this non-traditional black suit.

Khady Mane, Ramata-Toulaye Sy and Mamadou Diallo

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French-Senegalese filmmaker Ramata-Toulaye Sy and the stars of Banel E Adama, Khady Mane, and Mamadou Diallo, stepped out in these beautiful ensembles on the red carpet!

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