Colman Domingo arriving at the Independent Spirit Awards hosted by Aidy Bryant in Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
With the 2024 Root 100 Gala fastly approaching many of those in attendance for the annual event will be no doubt finalizing their last looks in order to strut their stuff when Thursday, Dec. 5 rolls around. And why wouldn’t they?
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Not only is the night dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the year’s most influential Black Americans, it’s also being held at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem—so you already know you have to come dressed to impress!
But if you’re a bit unsure on which direction you want to go: let these stylish celebs be your guide. Whether that means donning a classic tweed suit like Root 100 honoree Colman Domingo in our lead image above or a more sleek look akin to Damson Idris—don’t worry, we got you. And ladies, we’re looking out for you, too. Whether you want to shut it down like Zendaya or be as refined as Root 100 honoree Issa Rae—these looks are sure to help put you on the right path.
So let’s get into it! See you all soon!
Zendaya
Zendaya attends the “Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry” event at Palazzo Ducale on May 16, 2023 in Venice. Photo: Getty Images Pietro S. D’Aprano for Bulgari
Damson Idris
Damson Idris attends the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Emma McIntyre for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Jodie Turner-Smith
Jodie Turner-Smith attends the AFI FEST 2019 Presented By Audi premiere of “Queen & Slim” at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 14, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor
Fantasia Barrino at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images John Salangsang/Variety
Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut attends Peacock’s “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” premiere event at Hollywood Athletic Club on December 07, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter
Lori Harvey
Lori Harvey at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala held on November 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Gilbert Flores/Variety
Larenz Tate
Larenz Tate attends the “POWER” Season 5 Premiere at Radio City Music Hall on June 28, 2018 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Nicholas Hunt
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart, attends Netflix Is A Joke Fest’s “The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady” hat The Kia Forum on May 05, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Photo: Getty Images Frazer Harrison/WireImage
Issa Rae
Issa Rae attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Idris Elba
Idris Elba poses in the Winners room at the House Of Fraser British Academy Television Awards 2016 at the Royal Festival Hall on May 8, 2016 in London, England. Photo: Getty Images Stuart C. Wilson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 2017 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 19, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/AMA2017/FilmMagic for dcp
Tyler James Williams
Tyler James Williams attends The Hollywood Reporter & SAG-AFTRA Emmy Nominees Night sponsored by Glenfiddich, Heineken and Shake Shack at Stanley II on September 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images Presley Ann/The Hollywood Reporter
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