The Fashion Awards in London on Monday evening featured some of today’s biggest names in the fashion industry, from models to designers. This year saw one of the most diverse lineups for the Model of the Year Award contestants. For the first time, a Black curve model, Paloma Elsesser, won the big prize.
Other awards were given to prominent Black people in the industry like British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful and menswear designer Bianca Saunders.
Here are the Black looks that stood out at the evening’s festivities!
Adut Akech
Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Model Adut Akech shut down the red carpet wearing this custom KNWLS.
Sheila Atim
Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein / Contributor Model Sheila Atim looked striking in Harris Reed.
Lucien Laviscount
Photo: Getty Images WWD / Contributor Photo: Getty Images WWD / Contributor Actor Lucien Laviscount shows off his arms in this all-white look.
Taylor Russell
Photo: Getty Images Ian West – PA Images / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Ian West – PA Images / Contributor Actress Taylor Russell in Loewe.
Damson Idris
Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Actor Damson Idris in Prada.
Paloma Elsesser
Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Model of the Year winner Paloma Elsesser wearing Ferragamo.
Edward Enninful
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful in this oversized gray suit.
Precious Lee
Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Model Precious Lee matches the red carpet in this Comme des Garcons ensemble.
Jourdan Dunn
Photo: Getty Images WWD / Contributor Photo: Getty Images WWD / Contributor Model Jourdan Dunn in this amazing look by Thaihuy.
Skepta
Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Skepta in this brownish gold outfit with rainbow sneakers.
Michaela Coel
Photo: Getty Images Kate Green/BFC / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Kate Green/BFC / Contributor Actress Michaela Coel in Ferragamo.
Sabrina Elba
Photo: Getty Images Mike Marsland / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Mike Marsland / Contributor Sabrina Elba in Nina Ricci by creative director Harris Reed.
Stormzy
Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Rapper Stormzy in this monochromatic look.
Little Simz
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Rapper Little Simz in Prada.
Leomie Anderson
Photo: Getty Images Lionel Hahn / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Lionel Hahn / Contributor Model and television presenter Leomie Anderson in JULIENxGABRIELA.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Photo: Getty Images Lionel Hahn / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Lionel Hahn / Contributor Singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock wearing custom Chet Lo.
Tessa Thompson
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Tessa Thompson in this loose-fitting, all-black outfit.
Kojey Radical
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Kojey Radical in this relaxed-fitted, sand-colored suit.
Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Emma Thynn in this fabulous David Koma dress.
Eric Underwood
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Eric Underwood rocking this orange look by J. Lindberg.
Lorraine Pascale
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor TV chef and model Lorraine Pascale in David Koma.
Temi Otedola
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Actress Temi Otedola in custom Standing Ground.
Ikram Abdi
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Model Ikram Abdi in this all-white look by Moncler.
Kai-Isaiah Jamal
Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett / Contributor Model of the Year nominee Kai-Isaiah Jamal on the red carpet.
Rochelle Humes
Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Singer and television personality Rochelle Humes in Sabina Bilenko.
Letitia Wright
Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Actress Letitia Wright in Prada.
Bianca Saunders
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Designer Bianca Saunders wearing this beautiful gray gown with silver heels.
Achok Majak
Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang / Contributor Model Achok Majak in this gorgeous galaxy-esque halter dress.
Winnie Harlow
Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Model Winnie Harlow in Richard Quinn.
India Amarteifio
Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Photo: Getty Images Neil Mockford / Contributor Actress India Amarteifio in this Huishan Zhang gown.
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