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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 9-26-2012

These fashionistas lit up the red carpet at premieres, star-studded events and Milan Fashion Week.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Azealia Banks

Where: The new Just Cavalli boutique opening party as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week in Milan, Italy.

Why: Banks’ wildly printed Cavalli bodycon is a perfect match for her equally wild personality. Her waist-length locks is the perfect accessory to this look. Get the look!

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#9: Denise Vasi

Where: The Heineken “Crack The Case” event celebrating Heineken’s 15 year partnership with James Bond at MTA Museum in Brooklyn.

Why: This look is certified street chic in our book. Get the look!

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#8: Leila Lopes

Where: The UN Women for Peace and Same Sky Ethical Shopping Event at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Why: We’re sure this pop-colored pink and flirty pleat combo was the life of the party. Get the look!

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#7: Gabrielle Union

Where: Urbanworld Film Festival: Being Mary Jane at AMC Loews 34th Street 14 theater in New York City.

Why: The sexy key-hole detail on this metallic silver Bill Blass dress is attention grabbing. The minimal accessories – Giuseppe Zanotti black pumps and silver clutch – were a great match, drawing all eyes to the dress. Get the look!

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#6: Garcelle Beauvais

Where: The 2012 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party at the Fig & Olive in West Hollywood.

Why: Garcelle looks gorg! This liquid metallic bodycon shows the mother of two hasn’t missed a beat. Get the look!

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#5: June Ambrose

Where: The Won’t Back Down New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

Why: There’s an ease to June’s lovely Max Azria wrap dress that comes across effortless. The take away – less is always more! Get the look!

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#4: Kerry Washington

Where: The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Why: Kerry Washington gets our award for Best Dressed this week. The actress dripped in a sequins, draped-front Vivienne Westwood gown, complete with gold Christian Louboutin’s and a Fred Leighton clutch. Get the look!

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#3: Iman

Where: The 2012 New York City Ballet Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: Valentino not only suited the ballerina’s for the upcoming fall ballet, but the gorgeous celebs that walked the carpet as well – including Iman who exuded sheer elegance. Get the look!

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#2: Leona Lewis

Where: The Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show as part of Milan Fashion Week.

Why: The singer’s body-clinging, bordeaux silk gown and animal print shawl fit in perfectly with the chic Italians front row at Milan Fashion Week. Get the look!

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#1: Solange Knowles

Where: amfAR Milano 2012 during Milan Fashion Week at La Permanente.

Why: Solo made a heavenly entrance in a draped Rubin Singer gown with flowing fabric and cut-out details on the back – a finishing touch to this angelic look. Get the look!

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