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Now, we love when stars push the boundaries of fashion for red carpet events, whether it be something incredibly vibrant or an outfit that’s a total 180 from their usual motif. And we’re not exaggerating when we say this year’s NAACP Image Awards had some of the most stunning, dramatic, and colorful looks we’ve seen so far in 2023!
On the night of Feb 25, so many of our favorite A-listers came in style to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium to honor their superstar friends, colleagues, and co-stars! First founded back in 1967, the NAACP Image Awards are an annual awards ceremony that honors outstanding performances in a series of artistic ventures. Presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and hosted by Queen Latifah this year, you know this awards ceremony is one of the best of the season.
This year, so many stars were honored, like Serena Williams receiving the Jackie Robinson Sports Award, along with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade receiving the President’s Award. Along with that, the stars of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever won big, with Angela Bassett taking home three awards herself!
But back to the red-carpet fashion: in case you missed it, we got you covered. Check out our favorite looks from the 2023 NAACP Image Awards below!
Blac Chyna
Blac Chyna looked stunning in this vibrant, plunging and high-slit orange gown.
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe stole the show in this fiery red, cutout custom Cong Tri gown.
Zendaya
All eyes were on Zendaya when she stepped out in this high-slit, black and lime Atelier Versace gown, which she paired with delicate silver Bulgari jewelry.
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett really did the thing in this stunning white pantsuit from Greta Constantine.
Viola Davis
Viola Davis looked oh-so-ethereal in this draped, purple custom Christian Dior dress, which she paired with a black Rodo clutch and silver DeBeers jewelry.
Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union
Lovebirds Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union looked sensational on the red carpet together, with Union wowing everyone in this colorful Atelier Versace gown and Wade looking dashing in a black Versace suit.
Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi stunned on the red carpet in this draped, maroon mini-dress from Giambattista Valli, which she paired with nude heels and Cartier jewelry.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams turned heads in this custom black-velvet Brandon Blackwood gown.
Issa Rae
Issa Rae looked sensational in this powder blue, ruffled and custom gown from AKNVAS.
Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin looked like a dream in this navy ruffled black dress from Christian Siriano.
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph was easily one of the best-dressed of the night with this daring, colorful Pistis Ghana mermaid gown.
Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson gave all of the mermaidcore vibes in this sparkling Dundas gown.
Ruth Carter
Ruth Carter was an IRL amethyst Queen in this sparkling and dramatic purple and black gown.
Shannon Thornton
Shannon Thornton was the definition of dreamy in this cutout ombre Tony Ward Couture gown.
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington looked oh-so-chic in this simple, high-slit Fendi dress.
Tabitha Brown
Tabitha Brown looked sensational in this dramatic emerald gown from Ade By Femi.
Jonathan Majors
Jonathan Majors looked so handsome in this simple and chic tuxedo.
Janelle James
Janelle James turned heads in this sparkling black-and-white Christian Siriano gown.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross looked so stunning in this cutout Brandon Maxwell gown.
Elise Neal
All eyes were on Elise Neal the second she stepped out in this dramatic black silk Fjolla Haxhismajli gown.
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