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Taraji P. Henson not only dominated the scene as Empire's first lady, but as a style star to watch. From super sophisticated to pieces that pushed the envelope, Taraji owned her style this year!
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In Bibhu Mohapatra at the premiere of Fox's 'Empire' held at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on January 6, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
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In Valentino at the opening ceremony of the 55th Monte Carlo TV Festival on June 13, 2015 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
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In Kris Goyri on the red carpet for the 67th Annual Directors Guild Awards in Century City, California, February 7, 2015.
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In Bibhu Mohapatra during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at The Pavilion at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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In Cynthia Rowley as she arrives at Fox's Empire ATAS Academy event held at The Ace Hotel Theater in Los Angeles, California.
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In a see-through lace dress at the Samsung launch of the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 Edge at Quixote Studios in Los Angeles, California.
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In Balenciaga at the 'China: Through The Looking Glass' Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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In a cobalt jumpsuit while attending the 2015 FOX Programming Presentation at Wollman Rink, Central Park in New York City.
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In Alexandre Vauthier as she arrives to the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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In custom Vera Wang while attending the 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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In Monique Lhuillier at Spike TV's Guys Choice 2015 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.
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In Jay Godfrey while attending the Dope Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at SVA Theater in New York City.
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In Alexander Wang at the 5th annual Critics' Choice Television Awards in Beverly Hills.
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In Cushnie et Ochs at the 2015 Summer TCA Tour - FOX All-Star Party at Soho House in West Hollywood.
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In a black and white bodycon dress at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at New York Hilton Grand Ballroom in New York City.
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In Emanuel Ungaro at the 'Empire' Series Season 2 New York Premiere at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
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In Dolce & Gabbana at Entertainment Weekly's first ever 'EW Fest' presented by LG OLED TV in New York City.
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In Alexander Wang at the 18th Annual Accessories Council Awards.
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In Alexander Wang while attending VH1’s Big in 2015 With Entertainment Weekly Awards.
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In a black dress with mesh detail at the GQ 20th Anniversary Men Of The Year Party at Chateau Marmont on December 3, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
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