The Best Black Fashion From the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Taraji P. Henson, Kelly Rowland and the Queen Bey herself were among the stars who rocked the red carpet

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October 11, 2024

From sports to news to entertainment, Glamour Magazine honored women who made their mark on our world this year at the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards on October 8.

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The star-studded event was held at The Edition Hotel in New York City’s Times Square. This year’s honorees included actress and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson, track star Allyson Felix and superstar mama mogul Tina Knowles. Serena Williams was recognized as one of two Global Women of the Year.

With all of that Black girl magic in one place, you know the red carpet was hot. Check out some of our favorite Black stars’ looks at the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

All in the Family

A gorgeous group shot of Angela Beyincé, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Glamour editor-in-chief Samantha Barry.

Lance Gross

“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” star Lance Gross.

Anifa Mvuemba

Anifa Mvuemba, fashion designer and founder of women’s ready-to-wear brand Hanifa.

Tina Knowles

Tina Knowles, the ultimate mama mogul

Abby Phillip

Abby Phillip, CNN correspondent and anchor of “NewsNight with Abby Phillip”

June Ambrose

Stylist and costume designer June Ambrose

Nafessa Williams

“Rivals” star Nafessa Williams

Allyson Felix

Olympic medalist and entrepreneur Allyson Felix

Brandon Blackwood

Handbag designer Brandon Blackwood

Amber Ruffin

Comedian and writer Amber Ruffin

Taraji P. Henson

Actress and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson

Maleah Joi Moon

A Broadway beauty! “Hell’s Kitchen” star Maleah Joi Moon

Victoria Monét

Singer and songwriter Victoria Monét

Tarana Burke

Activist and founder of the MeToo movement, Tarana Burke

Ubah Hassan

Ubah Hassan, model and “The Real Housewives of New York City” cast member

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