Even More of Fantasia’s Style That is Killing It on ‘The Color Purple’ Press Tour

The “When I See U” singer has been styled to the gods before the movie’s Christmas Day premiere.

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We can’t wait to watch the new ‘The Color Purple” on Christmas Day featuring the one and only Fantasia Barrino as Celie! This year she and her stylist Daniel Hawkins have been killing it with the film promo looks. Here are some of the fabulous looks she’s rocked to promote the film!

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New York City press day

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Fantasia stepped out in New York City wearing this fabulous purple sequin look with thigh-high gold boots!

The ‘Today’ show

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This Dolce & Gabbana look is oh-so-chic! She wore this wonderful ensemble to her appearance on the ‘Today’ show!

Out in New York City

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Fantasia loves a good figure-hugging fit! This green catsuit was paired with a shiny leather trench and cute fluffy heels for a night on the town.

Empire State Building Ceremonial Lighting

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The “Free Yourself” singer sported this super cute all-black look for the Empire State Building Ceremonial Lighting in New York.

Academy of Motion Pictures Museum Gala

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This is how you shut down a red carpet! Fantasia rocked this black Dolce & Gabbana dress and Jimmy Choo heels to the Academy of Motion Pictures Museum Gala! Love it!

CinemaCon 2023

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Fantasia in this beautiful all-white Hanifa dress for CinemaCon 2023.

Variety Power Of Women

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Fantasia was dressed like her future Oscar award in this gold dress for the Variety Power of Women event!

‘The Color Purple’ Special Screening

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This white gown by Christian Siriano hugged Fantasia’s curves perfectly for ‘The Color Purple’s” special screening.

2023 Essence Festival

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Fantasia was giving us a Renaissance tour moment in this full Dolce & Gabbana look from its Spring 2023 collection.

At “The View”

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This has been one of the best looks of the promo tour! The “American Idol” winner wore this full Dolce & Gabbana look for a “The View” appearance.

“The Color Purple” Photocall in London

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Fantasia was styled in this adorable Sergio Hudson look with Dolce & Gabbana heels and Chanel jewelry for ‘The Color Purple” photo call in London.

“The Color Purple” BAFTA Screening

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Dolce & Gabbana slayed yet another look! This catsuit was stunning on Fantasia for the BAFTA Screening!

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations

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The “When I See U” singer wore this flowy, one-shoulder dress and snakeskin boots for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations.

Black Excellence Brunch

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Fantasia wore this unique white dress by Liastublla for the Black Excellence Brunch.

Critics Choice Association Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black, Latino, and AAPI Achievements

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Okay, red! This sexy red corseted fit for the Critics Choice Association celebration is by Dolce & Gabbana.

Elle’s 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration

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Now this is a look! This striking blue outfit was designed by the brand Yousef Akbar with Jimmy Choo heels.

THR Presents Live: “The Color Purple”

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There’s nothing like a good suit! The star of ‘The Color Purple” wore this brown look and white beret to The Hollywood Reporter Presents Live: “The Color Purple” event.

“The Color Purple” World Premiere

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This breathtaking gown worn by Fantasia for ‘The Color Purple” world premiere was created by Sergio Hudson!

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