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EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Rips The Runway

The hot hostess dishes on the details of her stylish looks at BET's annual runway show.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Red Carpet Ready

“This (Azzedine Alaia gown) was comfortable and the first thing I went to on the rack! I love it,” shares Rowland on the sleek black look she paired with Saint Laurent sandals and Lorraine Schwartz black diamond caviar cuffs.

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Rips The Runway
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Short Story

“My stylist is so creative.  We found these Balmain shorts and knew I had to wear them and we added the Givenchy T-shirt to make it funky,” Kelly Rowland tells ESSENCE.com.

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Rips The Runway
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Mini Moments

“Could this dress be any shorter? If I threw my hands up, there would be a problem,” says Rowland about the Balmain bodycon she sported with white hot Christian Louboutin’s.

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Rips The Runway
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Summer Stunner

“My favorite of all the outfits,” declares Rowland on the Stella McCartney top, Dolce & Gabanna skirt and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes she wore.

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Rips The Runway
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Nostalgic Style

“Ok, this is another one of my favorites. I felt so much like Faye Dunaway,” shares the singer on her Alexandre Vauthier dress, Saint Laurent hat and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Rips The Runway
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Jackpot

“I love the cut of this (Jay Ahr) dress. What you can’t tell is that it’s 40lbs –– I got a good workout in it!”

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Rips The Runway
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Fur Fanatic

A sneak peek at a fab ensemble that didn’t air: “I was so distracted by Boris’ outfit to think about mine!,” laughs Rowland.

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Rips The Runway
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