The Best Black Celebrity Fashion We’ve Seen All Week

Quinta Brunson, Dwyane Wade and Rihanna are some of the stars who gave us life with their stunning looks

L: Serena Williams, C: John Legend, R: Quinta Brunson Screenshot: Instagram

Summer may be over, but the celebrity style is still hot. From press appearances to magazine photo shoots, Black stars have been giving us life, wearing outfits that make us stop and take notice.

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If you haven’t been glued to Instagram, don’t worry. We’ve searched social media for some of our favorite celebrities’ best style moments. Check out some of the best Black looks we’ve seen all week.

Angela Beyincé, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland

Angela Beyince, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Glamour Editor Samantha Barry show their love for Tina Knowles, honoree at the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

Quinta Brunson

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“Abbott Elementary’s” Quinta Brunson shows off a cute new cut during an appearance in New York City.

Lewis Hamilton & Pharrell Williams

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2025 Met Gala co-chairs Lewis Hamilton and Pharrell Williams celebrate their latest style assignment.

Nafessa Williams

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“Rivals” star Nafessa Williams knows how to work her angles as she prepares for a press day in NYC.

Rihanna

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What can we say about Rihanna? Ya girl never disappoints.

A$AP Rocky

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A$AP Rocky is RiRi’s perfect style companion. We love this look from his W photo shoot.

Olly Sholotan

When it comes to fashion, “Bel-Air” star Olly Sholotan is one of our favorite young stars in the game. We’re living for this casual and cool look he wore for a Galore photo shoot.

June Ambrose

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Stylist June Ambrose looks gorgeous in the middle of Times Square. “Feeling pretty in pink in a New York state of mind,” she captioned an Instagram post with her photo.

John Legend

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EGOT winnger John Legend checks out his reflection before a performance in Honolulu.

Tia Mowry

The actress is all dressed up and ready for the premiere of her WE TV series, “Tia Mowry: My Next Act.”

Nas & Roxanne Shanté

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Hip-hop icons Nas and Roxanne Shanté go glam for a celebration for the Paid in Full Foundation

Janelle James

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“Abbott Elementary” star in New York City to watch the Knicks play at Madison Square Garden.

Serena Williams

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Tennis star Serena Williams stuns during a Glamour Women of the Year photo shoot.

Morris Chestnut

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Actor Morris Chestnut looks clean in a cream suit during his “Reasonable Doubt” press tour.

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade in denim on denim. That is all.

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