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We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards

From Laverne Cox to Michaela Coel to Andra Day, looks from Black designers took centerstage.
By Nandi Howard · Updated May 10, 2021
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Looks and accessories from Black designers were front and center for several honorees and attendees seen on the scene at The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, which celebrated the phenomenal work of Zendaya, Whoopi Goldberg, Cynthia Erivo, Michaela Coel and Andra Day and many more.

We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards

Cox who hosted the ceremony, wore a custom Lavie by Ck mermaid gown and later wowed viewers in designs from Samantha Black NYC and Balmain designed by Olivier Rousteing. Honoree Michaela Coel was a vision in a white off-the-shoulder puff sleeve top and matching bottoms by Daily Paper, while Andra Day sparkled in a gold gown by Aliette NYC.

Keep scrolling to see all of the looks designed or accessorized by Black designers below. For more of everything you missed at the 2021 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards, visit www.essencestudios.com.

The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood are presented by Ford and sponsored by American Airlines, Coca-Cola, Korbel and L’Oréal Paris.

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Andra Day in Aliette NYC
We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Photo: Getty
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Laverne Cox in Samantha Black NYC
Dress: Sammy B, Blazer: Romeo Hunte, Necklaces: Almasika, Rings: Khiry, Earrings: Demarson, Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Photo: Instagram/@lavernecox
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Caroline A. Wanga in Jabri Apparel
We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Photo: Getty
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Michaela Coel in Daily Paper
We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Laverne Cox in Balmain (Designed by Olivier Rousteing)
Blazer dress: Balmain, Necklace: Machete, Rings: Khiry, Brooches: Bond Hardware and Lucia Pearl, Boots: Ruthie Davis
We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for ESSENCE
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Tarana Burke in Accessories by Found Objects
Earrings: Found Objects
We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Photo: Getty
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Laverne Cox in Lavie By Ck
Lavie by CK, Gold bracelets: Castlecliff, Earrings, Matteo New York, Rings: Almasika, Cuffs: German Kabirski, Earrings: Four Eyes Ceramic
We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Photo: Getty
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Latraviette Smith-Wilson in Tru Face By Grace
We Loved These Looks From Black Designers At The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Photo: Getty