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11 Must-See Beauty Looks From The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

This year's CFDA Awards more than lived up to its reputation as the "Oscars of fashion." The red carpet was laden with chic designer threads and because no look is complete without the best hair and makeup, we're zeroing in on our favorite beauty moments. Keep scrolling to see how Gabrielle Union, Joan Smalls and more left their mark on the annual event. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Gabrielle Union

The actress, beauty boss and fashion designer continued her love affair with textured tresses on the red carpet and we’re absolutely obsessed. 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Dimitrios Kambouris
02
Kerry Washington

The Scandal star smoldered in a wet and wavy bob, matched with bronze eyeshadow, long lashes and nude gloss. 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Dimitrios Kambouris
03
Joan Smalls

The supermodel transformed into a real life mermaid, sporting cascading waves and matching mocha lipstick.

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Dimitrios Kambouris
04
Alek Wek

The legendary Sudanese model beamed in a glossy burgundy lip. 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Taylor Hill
05
Janet Mock

The Redefining Realness author unleashed her inner vixen in a blue-grey smoky eye and voluminous curls. 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Taylor Hill
06
Adwoa Aboah

The edgy catwalker captured our attention with her auburn baldie and dewy skin. So effortless. 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Taylor Hill
07
Lupita Nyong’o

The Academy Award winner kept things simple and chic in an updo and understated makeup. 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Taylor Hill
08
Riley Montana

The statuesque model added some much needed drama to the red carpet by wearing a neon green liner on the lower lash line. Fierce! 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Taylor Hill
09
Eryn Allen Kane

The powerhouse singer let her loose curls fly and rocked an earth-toned makeup look that we’d happily copy for summer. 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Dimitrios Kambouris
10
Janelle Monáe
The singer and actress commanded the spotlight in firetruck red lipstick and reflective shades.
Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Taylor Hill
11
Imaan Hammam

The curly-haired top model brushed her signature ‘do into a sleek top knot and kept her makeup clean and minimal. 

Black Beauty Reigned Supreme At The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
Dimitrios Kambouris
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