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Street Style: Bragging Rights

The Black Retail Action Group, a not-for-profit organization celebrating African Americans in the fashion industry, held its 42nd annual gala and the turnout was a who's who of stylish sisters. Check out the chicest girls gone glam in evening wear at this fine affair.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Classic Black

Former president of BRAG Fashion Institute of Technology chapter Nicole Ballantine wears an Aqua gown.

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Draped Beauty

Student Shamie Warner wears a Helmut Lang dress.

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Hot Hostess

BRAG host and news correspondent Tamron Hall wears a Jason Wu dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and Chanel clutch.

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Graphics Gone Glam

Publicist Ashley Outler wears a BCBGMAXAZRIA dress and Steve Madden shoes.

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Cute & Colorful

Beauty editor Janell Hickman wears an Ann Taylor top, Victoria Secret skirt and Zara bag.

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Bold Shoulder Style

Journalist Danica Daniel wears an Akira dress and Jessica Simpson shoes.

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Flowy Fashion

Student Monai McCullough wears a vintage dress and Jeffrey Campbell shoes.

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Cocktail Chic

Student Taylor Simon wears an H&M dress and Guess shoes.

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Professor of Style

FIT professor Renee Copper wears a Sara Pacini top and skirt.

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Golden

Guest Jazminique Monfiston wears a Badgley Mischka gown.

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Black Tie Affair

 Marketing director Regena Guynn wears a Badgley Mischka gown.

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Classic American Style

Marketing manager Reonna Johnson wears a J.Crew dress.

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Girl About Town

Angela Simmons wears a Super Trash top and leather skirt with Louis Viutton wedge shoes.

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Natural Glam

President of BRAG LIM chapter Annicia Lynton wears an H&M gown.

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Style Maven

Celebrity stylist and BRAG honoree June Ambrose wears a Moschino dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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One Shoulder Chic

Publicist Lindsay Wilkinson wears a Nanette Lepore dress.

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Student of Style

Student Eleanor Garrett wears a boutique gown.

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Leather Lover

Student Sherene Lynch wears a boutique top, Ted Rosi necklace and Christian Siriano boots.

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Presidential Style

BRAG Vice President Nicole Cokley wears a Michael Kors dress.

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Fit & Flare Style

Blogger Jamila Galloway wears a vintage DVF dress and Louis Vuitton handbag.

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Foxy Lady

Actress Vivica Fox  wears a J. Mendel gown.

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Gorgeous in Green

Student Alicia Pickney wears a Kassie dress.

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True Blue

 Student Stephanie Perry wears a Saks Fifth Avenue gown.

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Catwalk Queen

Entrepreneur and honoree Beverly Johnson wears a Sherri Hill jumper.

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Cut it Out!

Founder of FAAG Kelly Millions wears a gown from Ebay and necklace by Simon Tu.

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Short and Sweet

Student Myott Scott wears a Nordstrom dress and Dillard shoes.

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Glam Gown

Student Diera Gooden wears a Dillards gown.

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