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The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks

Fashion stars from designers, models, and celebrities were seen in Paris in celebration of their contributions to fashion.
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
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By Kerane Marcellus · Updated October 2, 2023

The annual Business of Fashion 500 Gala in Paris is an event that embodies the community intersection of fashion. Renowned as one of the most prestigious events in the fashion industry, it brings together a select group of 500 industry leaders, designers, entrepreneurs, and celebrities from around the globe to be honored as the gala is a celebration of creativity, innovation, and style.

Rapper and creative director of Louis Vuitton Pharrell Williams debuted his orange hair in a sleek Western-inspired suit with a bolo tie and a pair of orange-tinted thick aviator frames to match his hair. Williams’ suit was custom Louis Vuitton. Supermodel Alton Mason wore a velour blue suit by Vetements with a white durag and an iced-out cross chain to accessorize. Anok Yai was spotted wearing a black strapless gown with buttons down the bodice and a one-legged slit by Alexander McQueen. 

Precious Lee stunned in a gray knitted dress by Ester Manas with cutouts while Naomi Campbell looked as glamorous as ever in a colorful quarter-sleeve dress with a black artistic neck detail. Singer Usher made it known that gender norms are out the window in a black matching skirt set by Louis Vuitton with glitzy branding embroidered on his outerwear piece. He looked very Parisian in his embellished beret. 

To see all the best looks from the star-studded night, keep scrolling. 

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Pharrell Williams
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Pharrell Williams attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
02
Adwoa Aboah
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Adwoa Aboah attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
03
Halima Aden
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Halima Aden attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
04
Grace Wales Bonner and Dennis Okwera
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Grace Wales Bonner and Dennis Okwera attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
05
Alton Mason
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Alton Mason attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
06
Imaan Hammam
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Imaan Hammam attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
07
Paloma Elsesser
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Paloma Elsesser attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
08
Naomi Campbell
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Naomi Campbell attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
09
Precious Lee
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Precious Lee attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
10
Omoyemi Akerele
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Omoyemi Akerele attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
11
Anok Yai and Richard Riakpohre
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Anok Yai and Richard Riakpohre attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
12
Aweng Chuol
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Aweng Chuol attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
13
Usher
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Usher attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
14
Lindsay Peoples Wagner
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Lindsay Peoples Wagner attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
15
Sunny Dolat
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Sunny Dolat attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
16
Morin Oluwole
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Morin Oluwole attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
17
Pierre M’pele
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Pierre M’pele attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
18
Tyler Mitchell
The Best Business Of Fashion 500 Gala Red Carpet Looks
PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 30: Tyler Mitchell attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)

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