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The Wearable Art Gala Was A Spectacular Of Epic Beauty Looks

From complete face paints to storytelling hair, these looks were truly artistic.
The Wearable Art Gala Was A Spectacular Of Epic Beauty Looks
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020
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Attendees fully embraced his year’s Wearable Art Gala theme of The Lion King, with some hitting the red carpet in full lion face makeup, elaborate crowns, and creative manes. The event is an opportunity for guests to show off their visionary and imaginative sides when it comes to fashion and beauty. And on Saturday they did not hold back.

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Black actors, musicians, designers, singers and other creatives allowed their wearable art to be an extension of their personalities. It was an enchanting moment, where Black beauty in all its splendor and elegance was at the forefront. If the mission was to wow, then mission accomplished.

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Saweetie
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Robin Givens
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Amanda Harvey
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Crystal Paris
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Kym Whitley
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Demetria McKinney
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Holly Robinson Peete
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Tanya Sam
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Burkina Bae and Dayna Joy Bae
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Lalah Hathaway
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Lena Waithe
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Vanessa Bell Calloway
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Chloe Arnold
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Essence Atkins
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Taylour Paige
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Ashley Blaine Featherson
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Ezinma
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Larry Drew and Bria Murphy
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Bianca Lawson
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Angela Rye
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Steve and Marjorie Harvey
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Michelle Williams
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Tina Knowles-Lawson
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Chloe x Halle
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Tiffany Haddish
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Marsai Martin
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Kelly Rowland
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Beyoncé
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TOPICS:  beauty creativity Red Carpet Beauty Wearable Art Gala