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Beautiful Black Women Dressed to the Nines in Zac Posen

Zac Posen is known for his show-stopping, ultra-glam, undeniably beautiful gowns as well as being vocal when it comes to addressing the lack of diversity in fashion. Posen makes it a point to work with some of the most beautiful Black women in the entertainment industry. From First Lady Michelle Obama to Rihanna, here are the looks we just can't get over.  
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Serena Williams

This sleek blue Zac Posen gown worn at the 11th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards was a grand slam.

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Ava DuVernay

Ava Duvernay served a cape silhouette, in a midnight curve-hugging style by Zac Posen. Love it!
 

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Naomi Campbell

Zac Posen walks the runway with Naomi Campbell at the Zac Posen Autumn Winter 2015 fashion show during New York Fashion Week in New York.

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Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba was gorgeous in this green Zac Posen frock at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California.

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Viola Davis

Viola Davis was a true beauty in this glam Zac Posen gown at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California.

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Rihanna

Rihanna was definitely the belle of the ball, as she hosted the Diamond Ball in this Zac Posen frock.

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Grace Bol

Model Grace Bol stuns on the red carpet at Pat Cleveland “Walking with the Muses” hosted by Andre Leon Talley, Zac Posen, Anna Cleveland, Sean MacPherson, David Kuhn and Rachelle Hruska at The Jane Hotel in NYC.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union had a pretty in purple moment in Zac Posen for the annual MET Gala.

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Iman

At the Alvin Ailey NYC premiere, Iman enchanted us Dorothy Dandridge-style in a breathtaking scarlet Zac Posen gown with finger waves at Alvin Ailey.

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Marjorie Harvey

Marjorie Harvey gives a super glam moment in a gorgeous red Zac Posen gown.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o attends Star Wars ‘Force 4 Fashion’ launch event at Skylight Modern in New York City.

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Jennifer Hudson

A magnificent purple gown for the opening of ‘The Color Purple’ on Broadway! We love the train of thought here. This radiant gown fits Jennifer like a glove and the layered detail at the bottom of the dress is gorgeous.

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Aya Jones
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Jourdan Dunn
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Lala Anthony
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Leona Lewis
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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