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    A List of the Best Dressed Black Actors

    With awards season officially in full swing, you already know our fave Black stars are getting ready to serve major looks at the myriad of red carpets to come over the next few months.

    And while we’ve already highlighted a handful of wonderfully-dressed women we always love seeing, it’s about time we talk about the fashionable fellas who know how to shut the scene down, as well.

    Chief among those men is “Euphoria” and “The Color Purple” star Colman Domingo. When it comes to a suit, when it comes to a look, when it comes to an unforgettable serve—Colman Domingo should always be number one on the call list. The way he and his stylists are able to consistently kill it on any carpet and at any occasion is an art form that needs to be studied. He’s one muse that we never get tired of seeing.

    Keep it up Colman, fashion was truly tailor-made for you. Now let’s get into the others.

    Idris Elba

    Idris Elba attends the star-studded GREY GOOSE Altius launch party on May 25, 2024 in Ibiza, Spain. Photo: Getty Images Dave Benett for GREY GOOSE Vodka

    There’s fashionable men and then there’s the Idris Elba-type of fashionable men. And the latter is taking it every, single time.

    Tyler James Williams

    Tyler James Williams attends the 2024 BAFTA TV Tea Party at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on September 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Getty Images Kayla Oaddams

    Increasingly better on each and every carpet, Tyler James Williams consistently serves looks with effortless flair.

    Brian Tyree Henry

    Brian Tyree Henry attends the premiere of “The Fire Inside” during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Royal Alexandra Theatre on September 07, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. Photo: Getty Images Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic

    The amazing thing about Brian Tyree Henry is that you never quite know what to expect from him on the carpet and that, consequently makes him a fresh and exciting addition.

    Kevin Hart

    Kevin Hart attends Peacock’s “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” World Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 04, 2024 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Dimitrios Kambouris

    What Kevin Hart may lack in height, he makes up for in style and there’s nothing we love to see more.

    Morris Chestnut

    Morris Chestnut speaks onstage during the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 06, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo: Getty Images Robin L Marshall for ESSENCE

    Morris “Never Looked Better” Chestnut. There truly aren’t enough words in the dictionary to describe how smoothly he continues to show up.

    Michael B. Jordan

    Michael B. Jordan attends the “Creed III” Japan Premiere at Korakuen Hall on May 17, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Getty Images Jun Sato/WireImage

    Michael B(e Killin’ It on the Carpet) Jordan. It doesn’t take much to make him look good, if we’re being honest.

    Aldis Hodge

    Aldis Hodge attends the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 06, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo: Getty Images Robin L Marshall for ESSENCE

    One name people tend to conveniently leave off when we’re talking about stylish celebs in Aldis Hodge and that trend ends today!!

    Larenz Tate

    Larenz Tate visits SiriusXM Studios on May 24, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jason Mendez

    Much like Morris and Micahel B (and really every man on this list)—it doesn’t take much to make Larenz Tate look good.

    Sterling K. Brown

    Sterling K. Brown attends the Premiere for Netflix’s “Atlas” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on May 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

    Sterling K(eep My Foot On They Necks) Brown just GETS IT. And for that we thank him and his stylists.

    Damson Idris

    Damson Idris attends the S/S 2025 Tommy Hilfiger fashion show during New York Fashion Week at the M.V. John F. Kennedy in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

    The dapperness of Damson Idris is something a lot of men should take note of. The way it oozes out of him in such a suave manner is something we’ll never grow tired of seeing.

    Kelvin Harrison Jr.

    Kelvin Harrison Jr. at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California on August 09, 2024. Photo: Getty Images Rodin Eckenroth for Disney

    The thing about Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s looks is that they beautifully teeter the line between creative and classic each and every time. The guy is all hits and no misses.

    Algee Smith

    Algee Smith poses in the press room during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Aaron J. Thornton for BET

    To quote Algee Smith’s own words: he’s “him.” Him Allen. Himmy Butler. Himmy Neutron and all of the above. And this outfit and other previous carpet looks are just proof positive of that.

    Will Smith

    Will Smith attends the European premiere of BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE at Zoo Palast on May 27, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Getty Images Sebastian Reuter for Sony Pictures

    Will Smith isn’t known as the “fresh” prince for no reason. His looks on the press tour for “Bad Boys 4″ alone were *chef’s kiss*.

    Mahershala Ali

    Mahershala Ali attends Netflix’s “Leave The World Behind” premiere at Paris Theater on December 04, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Theo Wargo

    Mahershala Ali could seriously teach some style classes because I’m truly convinced that there is no one doing it like him on these carpets. And some folks could def use some glow up tips.

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