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Style File: Gabrielle Union

Hot fashion moments from our December cover girl!
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Cover Girl

Our cover girl graced us with her presence at the 2014 ESSENCE Magazine Upfront event in a sweet pleated grey frock and T-straps. Lovely!

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In The Navy

Union, formerly the face of Miu Miu’s genius short film The Door supported designer Miuccia Prada’s presentation at Paris Fashion Week clad in a naughty navy Miu Miu ensemble, naturally.

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Midnight Madness

Gabrielle Union slid into Entertainment Weekly’s pre-Emmy party in a Balmain gown with a sexy up-to-there slit and killed it! Her Giuseppe Zanotti T-strap sandals and a Jimmy Choo clutch were definitely the perfect pairing.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade attend the ‘Miu Miu Women’s Tale’ Premiere during the 70th Venice International Film Festival at Sala Darsena in Venice, Italy.

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Emerald City
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Scarlet

She’s red hot and she knows it! This siren jumpsuit by Bec & Bridge paired with snakeskin sandals was one sassy number at the BET 2013 Upfront event.

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Heaven Sent

The Being Mary Jane beauty slays the carpet in this off-white embroidered Zac Posen style and metallic heels.

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Grey Goods

Union wears an appropriate body-con dress at ESPN Magazine’s 5th annual ‘Body Issue’ party and looks simply stunning.

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Jewel-Toned Touch

At the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Ball hosted by BET in D.C., Union celebrated royally in a rich pleated purple Herve L. Leroux gown.

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A Stylish Union

Union’s BET Honors 2013 pre-dinner ensemble was a prelude to the fabulous looks she’d wear as hostess of the awards show. The actress dined in a strapless Christian Siriano number, Giuseppe Zannotti pumps and a Ferragamo clutch.

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Green With Envy

The BET Honors hostess stepped out fearlessly in her red carpet look for 2013’s show: an olive Emilio Pucci gown with a sexy keyhole cutout. Hot!

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Black Star Power

This year the actress served us with nine different looks while hosting the BET Honors. Her first on-stage ensemble: a thigh-baring Georges Hobeika gown, matching Giuseppe Zannotti pumps with Loren and Tacori jewels.

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13
Angel in Disguise

Another BET Honors 2013 look: On the complete opposite end of the color spectrum, Union softened things up with a white fluid peplum style by Mathieu Mirano, accessorized with Loren jewels.

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Bold Move

This hot number was definitely inspired by the Miami heat! Union threw in this bright wild card by Versace with gold Casadei heels.

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In The Nude

While hosting the BET Honors in 2013, the fashionista managed to balance the sexy looks with a few sweet and elegant ones in between. This chiffon Oliver Tolentino Couture gown was a beauty.

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Haute Look

We’re almost certain that smoke is because of the dress! At 2013’s BET Honors, Union was on fire in this cutout Mirielle Dagher cocktail style and matching Casadei pumps.

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17
Peek-A-Boo

When she isn’t in a demure look, she’s taking it there in peek-a-boo styles. At the Urbanworld Film Festival, Union brought sexy back in a metallic silver Bill Blass dress with a flirty keyhole design and black Giuseppe Zanotti pumps.

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Lilly White

Union gets it right it in white at an Anderson Live taping in New York City. The diva works a fit-and-flare classic Americana-style dress.

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Power in Patterns

The actress takes a break from sophisticated solids in this patterned Naeem Khan beaded cocktail dress at a Miami fundraiser for her boyfriend Dwyane Wade’s charitable foundation. Such a lively number!

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Black Girls Rock!

While some opted for attention-grabbing styles at BET’s Black Girls Rock Awards 2012, Gabby kept it classic in a lace cap-sleeved Dolce & Gabbana pencil dress.

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Red Hot

At the Think Like a Man screening in New York, Union wore a tastefully revealing red dress.

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22
Bright Beauty

At the Atlanta premiere, Union went Southern belle-style, with a long, flowy Bill Blass pleated dress and Judith Leiber clutch.

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White Night

Union looked stunning in another Bill Blass number. This simple white style stood out perfectly against her strappy turquoise platforms.

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24
Flower Girl

Union gets girly in a Jason Wu petal print dress at InStyle’s Dinner With a Designer event. The studded Valentino platforms add a bit of edge to this dainty look.

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25
White Wonder

Union’s cut-out Emilio Pucci gown was a definite head-turner at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammys event.

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26
One Love

At the BET Honors pre-dinner in 2012, Union wore a svelte one-shoulder dress by J Mendel, shoes Giussepe Zanotti, and ring by Amarapali.

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Ivory Fresh
Wardrobe change #1 at the 2012 BET Honors: Union set a stylish tone for the night in an ivory pearl embellished cap sleeved sheath dress by Emilio Pucci, earrings by Kara Ross, clutch by Judith Leiber, and shoes by Brian Atwood.
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Glisten
Wardrobe change #2 at the 2012 BET Honors: Union sparkled in a strapless sequin dress by Dolce & Gabbana, jewels by Kara Ackerman, and shoes by Giuseppe Zannotti.
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Bronze Beauty
Wardrobe change #3: Union stood statuesque in a silk ultra deep-V gown by Rubin Chapelle, and jewels by Meus.
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Teal Time
Wardrobe change #4: Gabrielle looked lovely in a teal draped and beaded gown by Amanda Wakeley, earrings by Auden, and cuff by Joan Hornig.
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Mellow Yellow
Wardrobe change #5: In a one-shoulder gown by Emilio Pucci, jewels by Kara Ackerman, and shoes by Christian Louboutin, Union added a softer touch to the night.
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32
Sexy Shine
Wardrobe change #6 at the 2012 BET Honors: It was her moment to shine in a bodycon dress by Mandalay, earrings by Lizzy Couture and shoes by Casadei.
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33
Presidential Style
Wardrobe change #7 at the 2012 BET Honors: Sharing the stage with our First Lady, Gabrielle stood gorgeous in a gown by Johanna Johnson, earrings by Dana Rebecca, and a bracelet by Lizzy Couture.
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34
Black Beauty
Wardrobe change #8 at the 2012 BET Honors: Union transformed in a gown by Alberta Ferretti, earrings by Jack Vartanian, shoes by Jimmy Choo, and bracelet by Kara Ackerman.
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35
Bright Blue
Wardrobe change #9 at the 2012 BET Honors: This strapless gown by Badgley Mischka, with matching cuff by Graziella and earrings by Meus, was the best color moment of the night.
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36
Divine Wine

At her man Dwyane Wade’s 30th birthday bash, Union stepped out in a sexy silk deep-V Marc Bouwer gown and YSL shoes.

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37
Art World

At Miami Art Basel, Union sported a cute and creative dress by Balenciaga.

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38
Hot Stuff

Her most recent style stunner was a shocking pink Azzedine Alaia dress and shoes at Miami Art Basel’s Dior event.

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39
Pretty Pattern

This vintage Lanvin dress was a major fashion moment for Union. The colors, prints and patterns livened up the Jeffrey Kalinsky Hosts Evenings In Vogue event.

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40
A Doll

This baby-doll dress by Shoshanna and Gucci calf hair D’orsays were such a fun mix at the “A Night of Firsts” event presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle.

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41
Feather Fashion

At the American Giving Awards, Union gave pure fashion in a Rafael Cennamo plume feather dress and sky-high heels by Casadei.

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42
Nicely Knit

At the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Awards Honoring Iman and Missoni, Union dressed for the occasion in a ombré Missoni knit gown.

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43
Biker Chic

This was a true biker babe moment for Union, wearing a leather Rozae Nichols dress and YSL heels at Kevin Hart’s Laugh At My Pain Los Angeles premiere.

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44
Transformer

Wearing an Emilio Pucci lace dress and chunky Giuseppe Zanotti wedges to a Transformers premiere, Union transformed into a total babe.

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45
Cream Queen

At Charlize Theron’s Africa Outreach Project World Premiere, Union went for a sophisticated yet fashion-forward belted cream dress by Rachel Roy.

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46
Watch Out

At a Miami boutique opening hosted by Dwyane Wade, Union supports by pairing her watch with a one-shoulder Soshanna mini, Charlotte Olympia clutch, and YSL platforms.

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Bright White

At the Three Time World Club Champions Real Madrid CF Meet & Greet, Union wore a classic and clean-cut bright white Antonio Berardi midi dress and Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toe pumps.

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