What Black Celebs are Wearing During Milan Fashion Week 2025

Aaron Pierre, Kerry Washington and Iman were just a few of the Black celebrities who were spotted at Milan Fashion Week events.

From Sept. 23 to 29, Italy was the place to be for Milan Fashion Week. Renowned fashion houses like Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Armani took over the city to show off their latest looks for Spring and Summer 2026. And where there is great fashion, there are always hot stars. Kerry Washington, Ice Spice and Aaron Pierre are just a few of the Black celebrities who were spotted out and about to get a sneak peek at what we’ll be wearing next spring and summer.

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From the runway highlights to the serious street style, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of one of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the year.

Kerry Washington

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Actress and style star Kerry Washington arrives at the Prada runway show on September 25.

Natalia Bryant

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Natalia Bryant has been a fixture at some of the hottest fashion week events this year. She made the trip to Milan to check out The Attico fashion show.

Dolce & Gabbana

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Dolce & Gabbana puts a fresh, sexy spin on separates in their latest collection.

Antwaun Sargent

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Writer Antwaun Sargent heads out to check out the Bottega Veneta’s latest looks.

Iman

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Legendary supermodel Iman arrives at the Sustainable Fashion Awards.

Serena Williams

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Tennis superstar Serena Williams goes glam in a black floor-length gown at the Gucci show.

Aaron Pierre

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Actor Aaron Pierre looks great in practically everything, but we love this classic black suiting at the Boss show.

Saint James Jr.

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Musician Saint James Jr. pairs prints with perfection at the Pierre-Louis Mascia show.

Jesse Williams

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Actor Jesse Williams hits the green carpet at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards.

Ice Spice

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Ice Spice checks out the MM6 Maison Margiela show.

Dave Free

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Dave Free popped out to attend the Bottega Veneta show.

Jeremy O’Harris

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Not all of the great looks were on the runway. Here, writer and actor Jeremey O’Harris oozes cool as he heads to the Bottega Veneta show.

Tokyo James

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This ruffled mini dress was just one of the amazing looks to hit the runway at the Tokyo James show.

Tokyo James

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Designer Tokyo James greets the audience after his show-stopping Spring-Summer 2026 runway show.

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