The Flyest Black Fashions at the 2025 Gotham Awards Red Carpet!

Teyana Taylor and Delroy Lindo were among the stylish stars who showed up and out at the 2025 Gotham Awards, celebrating independent films!

Some of the brightest stars in Hollywood brought their fashion A-game to New York City’s Cipriani restaurant on Dec. 1 for the 2025 Gotham Awards, a celebration of the best independent film and television projects.

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“One Battle After Another” took home the prize for Best Feature, as stars Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti and Regina Hall showed up to support in their most glamorous looks.

As we get ready for all of the awards season fashion goodness, we’re looking at what stars like Rihanna, Teyana Taylor and Michael B. Jordan wore to the 2025 Gotham Awards!

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky

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When it comes to red carpets, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are always the couple to watch. The new (third-time) parents showed up to celebrate Rocky, who received a Breakthrough Performer nomination for his role in “Highest 2 Lowest.” RiRi wore a Balenciaga drop waist gown, while Rocky looked chic in Chanel.

Teyana Taylor

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Teyana Taylor turned heads in Chanel separates, including a show-stopping red skirt with feather accessories.

Michael B. Jordan

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The always dapper Michael B. Jordan paired a grey double-breasted jacket with black slacks.

Tessa Thompson

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Actress Tessa Thompson goes glam in a sexy Schiaparelli gown.

Ryan Coogler

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Filmmaker Ryan Coogler showed up to support his “Sinners” cast members.

Regina Hall

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Actress Regina Hall was just one of the “One Battle After Another” cast members who came out to the star-studded event.

Ego Nwodim

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“Saturday Night Live” alum Ego Nwodim wears a beautiful black floor-length halter gown.

Delroy Lindo

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“Sinners” star Delroy Lindo is always fly, especially in this black and white look.

Maya Rudolph

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“SNL” alum Maya Rudolph came out to support her partner, director Paul Thomas Anderson, whose film, “One Battle After Another” won Best Feature.

Akinola Davies Jr.

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Akinola Davies Jr. received a Best Breakthrough Director nomination for his film “My Father’s Shadow.”

True Whitaker

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While most of the guests wore head-to-toe black, actress True Whitaker brought a pop of color, pairing her blue mini dress with a pair of bright yellow shoes.

Cameron Clay

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Filmmaker Cameron Clay breaks up his all-black look with a bit of bling.

Chase Infiniti

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“One Battle After Another” star Chase Infiniti wore a long-sleeved Louis Vuitton gown with sexy cutouts.

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