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Home · Fashion

These Are the 100 Street Style Looks That Reigned Supreme in 2016

As always, Black women took style to another level this year. From Fashion Week to Essence Festival to just another day out and about, these street style looks reigned supreme. Revel in the awesomeness that is Black women's style and get inspired for 2017!

By Dominique Hobdy and Joslyn Winkf · December 16, 2016October 26, 2020
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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann are spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Elaine Welteroth is spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17
Hanna Bronfman is spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17
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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Jan-Michael Quammie is spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17
Kitty Cash is spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17
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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

Emily Malan Photography
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New York Fashion Week, SS/17

Stylish women were spotted serving on the streets of NYC during New York Fashion Week, SS/17.

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ESSENCE Festival Durban

Stylish attendees flooded the streets during ESSENCE Festival Durban.

Trevor Stuurman
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ESSENCE Festival Durban

Stylish attendees flooded the streets during ESSENCE Festival Durban.

Trevor Stuurman
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ESSENCE Festival Durban

Stylish attendees flooded the streets during ESSENCE Festival Durban.

Trevor Stuurman
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ESSENCE Festival Durban

Stylish attendees flooded the streets during ESSENCE Festival Durban.

Trevor Stuurman
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ESSENCE Festival

Kitty Cash is seen in New Orleans during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival

Hannan Saleh
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ESSENCE Festival

Ashley Dunn is seen in New Orleans during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival

Hannan Saleh
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ESSENCE Festival

A stylish attendee is seen in New Orleans during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival.

Hannan Saleh
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ESSENCE Festival

Julee Wilson is seen in New Orleans during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival.

Hannan Saleh
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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

This year’s attendees did not disappoint on the fashion front.

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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

This year’s attendees did not disappoint on the fashion front.

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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

This year’s attendees did not disappoint on the fashion front.

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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

This year’s attendees did not disappoint on the fashion front.

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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

This year’s attendees did not disappoint on the fashion front.

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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

This year’s attendees did not disappoint on the fashion front.

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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

This year’s attendees did not disappoint on the fashion front.

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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

Mini style star and her best friend.

Natasha Tendai
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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

Can you say ‘Too cute for school!’

Natasha Tendai
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ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

Style twinning brotherly love!

Natasha Tendai
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Curvycon

Chibuogu Ononye, Valerie Eguavoen and Olabisi Oladipo dress to impress at the Curvycon 2016 in New York City.

Natasha Tendai
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AFROPUNK

A stylish attendee poses for our street style photographer at the AFROPUNK Festival at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, NYC.

Denisse BenitezDenisse Benitez
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AFROPUNK

A stylish attendee poses for our street style photographer at the AFROPUNK Festival at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, NYC.

Denisse Benitez
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AFROPUNK

A stylish attendee poses for our street style photographer at the AFROPUNK Festival at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, NYC.

Denisse Benitez
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AFROPUNK

This pair gave us major #couplesgoals at the 2016 AFROPUNK Festival in Brooklyn.

Denisse Benitez
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AFROPUNK

This pair gave us major #couplesgoals at the 2016 AFROPUNK Festival in Brooklyn.

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AFROPUNK

Gorgeous attendees shows off her coils at AFROPUNK Festival in Brooklyn, NYC.

Denisse Benitez
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AFROPUNK

This pair gave us major #couplesgoals at the 2016 AFROPUNK Festival in Brooklyn.

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AFROPUNK

The guys were playing no games when it came to style at the 2016 AFROPUNK Festival in Brooklyn, NYC.

Denisse Benitez
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AFROPUNK

The guys were playing no games when it came to style at the 2016 AFROPUNK Festival in Brooklyn, NYC.

Denisse Benitez
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AFROPUNK

The guys were playing no games when it came to style at the 2016 AFROPUNK Festival in Brooklyn, NYC.

Denisse Benitez
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AFROPUNK London

We are in love with all the gorgeous hair and beauty looks attendees rocked at AFROPUNK London 2016.

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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

June Ambrose attends New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

Al Malonga and Ayana Hipps attend New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

A fashionable guest attends New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Hannan Saleh
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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

A fashionable guest attends New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Hannan Saleh
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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

A fashionable guest attends New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

Fashionable guests attends New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Hannan Saleh
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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

Name: Ashley Chu

Occupation: Model/Artist

Comment: I’m playing with different colors and proportions. Yesterday I was modeling tight clothes for Yeezy so I wanted to mix things up today.

Hannan Saleh
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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

A fashionable guest attends Day 4 of New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Hannan Saleh
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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

Venus Rose attends Day 3 of New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Hannan Saleh
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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

Name: Marika

Comment: I’m a thriftier so my look is mostly vintage.

Hannan Saleh
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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

Name: Candace Marie
Occupation: Blogger
“I thrifted this camo jacket at Beacon’s Closet. Oversized pieces are always good for winter fashion week.”
 

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New York Fashion Week, FW/16

attends Day 4 of New York Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Hannan Saleh
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ROOTS Picnic

A stylish guest enjoys the festivities at the 2016 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia.

Phobymo
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Jazz Age Lawn Party

A guest takes a trip back in time at the 11th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island in New York City.

Joslyn Blair
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Jazz Age Lawn Party

A guest takes a trip back in time at the 11th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island in New York City.

Joslyn Blair
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Jazz Age Lawn Party

Virginia Lowman takes a trip back in time at the 11th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island in New York City.

Joslyn Blair
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Cannes

Film Director Nana Ghana soaks up the sun at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in France.

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Milan Fashion Week, FW/16

A model attends Milan Fashion Week Fall 2016.

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Milan Fashion Week, FW/16

Lineisy Montero attends Milan Fashion Week Fall 2016.

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Milan Fashion Week, FW/16

Julia Sarr Jamois attends Milan Fashion Week Fall 2016.

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Milan Fashion Week, SS/17

A chic showgoer gets snapped by the fashion paparazzi during Milan Fashion Week SS17.

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Milan Fashion Week, SS/17

A chic showgoer gets snapped by the fashion paparazzi during Milan Fashion Week SS17.

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Milan Fashion Week, SS/17

A chic showgoer gets snapped by the fashion paparazzi during Milan Fashion Week SS17.

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Paris Couture Fashion Week

A stylish guest poses with the Eiffel Tower in the background during Paris Couture Fashion Week.

Emily Malan
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Paris Couture Fashion Week

Ogo Offodile wearing a pink J.W. Anderson dress and Manolo Blahnik heels outside Chanel during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2016/2017 on July 5, 2016 in Paris, France.

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Paris Couture Fashion Week

Ogo Offodile wearing a dress and heels outside Jean Paul Gaultier during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2016/2017 on July 6, 2016 in Paris, France.

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Paris Couture Fashion Week

Cindy Bruna seen in the streets of Paris during Haute Couture F/W 2016/2017 on July 6, 2016 in Paris, France.

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Paris Couture Fashion Week

A model outside Valentino during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2016/2017 on July 6, 2016 in Paris, France.

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Made in America

Festival attendees turn up the heat at the Budweiser Made in America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

PHOBYMO Photography
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Made in America

Justine Skye turns up the heat at the Budweiser Made in America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

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Made in America

Festival attendees turn up the heat at the Budweiser Made in America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

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Made in America

Festival attendees turn up the heat at the Budweiser Made in America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Racean Homes is summer perfection is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

Denisse Benitez
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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

This guest is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

Denisse Benitez
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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

This guest is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Virginia Lowman is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

Denisse Benitez
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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Laura Harrier is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Ajak Deng is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Model Grace Bol is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Jasmine Tookes is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Jourdan Dunn is summer perfection at the ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

Denisse Benitez
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Copenhagen Fashion Week

A stylish guest is seen outside the SS/17 shows in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Valentina Ranieri/Runway Manhattan
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Copenhagen Fashion Week

A stylish guest is seen outside the SS/17 shows in Copenhagen, Denmark.

@fruityandpassion/instagram
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COACHELLA CUTIES

A festivalgoer parties in style at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2016 in Indio, California.

Frazer Harrison
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Coachella Cuties

A festivalgoer parties in style at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2016 in Indio, California.

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COACHELLA CUTIES

Jhene Aiko parties in style at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2016 in Indio, California.

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Coachella Cuties

Aluna Francis parties in style at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2016 in Indio, California.

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African Chic

SOBOYE, the Nigerian fashion and lifestyle brand synonymous with wearable, Afropolitan, and cutting edge street style, makes their 4th appearance at The African Street Style Festival 2016 in London. The theme this year was ‘The Journey Continues’ which paid tribute to the heritage of Africa from its tribes and rich culture, it’s evolution through history and how this influences and merges with Western style. Attendees went all out in beautful colors, vibrant colors and modern cuts. Get ready for a cultural kaleidoscope of fashion!

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Tres Chic

Michelle Elie attends Paris Fashion Week Fall 2016.

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Paris Fashion Week, S/S 17

A stylish fashionista captured in the city of lights attending Paris Fashion week S/S 17

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Paris Fashion Week, S/S 17

A stylish fashionista captured in the city of lights attending Paris Fashion week S/S 17

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Paris Fashion Week, S/S 17

A stylish fashionista captured in the city of lights attending Paris Fashion week S/S 17

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Paris Fashion Week, S/S 17

A stylish fashionista captured in the city of lights attending Paris Fashion week S/S 17

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Paris Fashion Week, S/S 17

A stylish fashionista captured in the city of lights attending Paris Fashion week S/S 17

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Paris Fashion Week, S/S 17

A stylish fashionista captured in the city of lights attending Paris Fashion week S/S 17

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