What Black Celebs Wore to the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards

From award recipient Serena Williams to Law Roach and Lori Harvey, these celebs are the most stylish in the business!

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New York City hosted the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards this week! It’s the show that lets the world know about the who’s who of the fashion world every year.

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This year, Serena Williams was honored with the Fashion Icon award and looked stunning in her Thom Browne gown to receive it. Although most guests rocked black and white color pallets, each stood out with unique silhouettes and styles.

Here are a few looks from Black celebs at the CFDA Awards:

Serena Williams

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Lori Harvey

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Lil Yachty

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Saweetie

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Law Roach

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Jordyn Woods

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Wisdom Kaye

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Teyana Taylor

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LaKeith Stanfield

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Stephanie Horton

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Winnie Harlow

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Rosario Dawson

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La La Anthony

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Paloma Elsesser

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Ayo Edebiri

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Quinta Brunson

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Ziwe

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Mary J. Blige

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Alton Mason

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Ayesha Curry

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Christopher John Rogers

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Ariana DeBose

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Jeremy O. Harris

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June Ambrose

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Bethann Hardison

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Emma Weymouth

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LaQuan Smith

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Brandon Blackwood

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Lindsay Peoples

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Maxwell Osborne

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CaSandra Diggs

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