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13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season

While inspiring and re-telling history with the box office hits like, 'Selma', American director and screenwriter Ava DuVernay did so with stylish ease and grace. Take a look at what makes this director's style far from ordinary and extremely extraordinary.
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Snow White

DuVernay continues to stay gorgeous and flawless! The director walked the red carpet in a sturctured, maxi-skirt-set, that includeed an untraditoinal peep hole in the blouse. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Vincent Sandoval
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Posh & Classy

Beauty and brains!  Ava DuVernay looks ravishing in a deep blue, cape like gown.  This body-conscious frock stylishly amps up the director’s physique while keeping her classy and posh. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Steve Granitz
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Crimson Chic

Looking divinely opulent in a crimson hued gown, this director magnifies her already stunning attire with silver jewels and a black and silver jeweled clutch. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Ray Tamarra
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Simple Yet Fancy

Whats not to appreciate?  Simple yet fancy, DuVernay works the scene in a brush-stroked print blue, white and black skirt. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Pascal Le Segretain
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Fashionably On Time

Never fashionably late, Ava arrives on time in a jaw-dropping black skirt and laced silk blouse. What takes this look over the top? – Her mysteriously hidden pockets of course. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Mike Marsland
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Stunning Stripes

Ava is giving stripes a stunning update!  The darling director flaunts an all back ensemble up top and sweeps us away in a lavish and full A-line skirt on the bottom. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Luca Teuchmann
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Ava DuVernay

Unstoppable and fearless! Ava DuVernay is 2015’s best kept red carpet secret.  The director looked exceptionally posh in a silver beaded, powdered blue pleated gown.  As always, the stunning beauty piled on the pearls and kept it simple with a blue clutch. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Steve Granitz
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Dramatic Finish

This queen is no stranger to a statement skirt.  Ava shows that she can rock a multi-colored, dramatic maxi on the red carpet and still look absolutely grandiose. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Jason Laveris
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Artistic Ensemble

Colors are out to play! Ava DuVernay is working it in a printed artistic blouse, vibrant red skirt and deep blue heels. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Jason Laveris
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Subtle Statement

With streamlined silhouettes and minimalistic hues, Ava’s attire is subtle but makes an extreme fashion statement. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Gilbert Carrasquillo
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Dynamic Sleek

What a dynamic frock!  This screenwriter reaches new style heights with a laced gold and black ensemble.  And don’t forget about her accessories!  DuVernay holds tightly on to a metallic gold clutch and sports jeweled encrusted earrings. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Barry King
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“Love It” Moment

Can her style get any better? This black and red uniquely structured jacket is a definite “love it” moment. 

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Araya Diaz
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Studded & Sumptuous

Sleek from start to finish!  We can’t figure out if we love Ava’s killer studded sandals or her sumptuous black and pink attire more.

13 Times Ava DuVernay Stylishly Slayed Red Carpet Season
Angela Weiss
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