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!

Published

November 8, 2023

Photo: Getty Images Kevin Mazur / Contributor

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

Saweetie

Law Roach

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Jordyn Woods

Wisdom Kaye

Teyana Taylor

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LaKeith Stanfield

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Stephanie Horton

Winnie Harlow

Rosario Dawson

La La Anthony

Paloma Elsesser

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Ayo Edebiri

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Quinta Brunson

Ziwe

Mary J. Blige

Alton Mason

Ayesha Curry

Christopher John Rogers

Ariana DeBose

Jeremy O. Harris

June Ambrose

Bethann Hardison

Emma Weymouth

LaQuan Smith

Brandon Blackwood

Lindsay Peoples

Maxwell Osborne

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