Essence Black Women in Hollywood brought together Black Hollywood’s finest for a star-studded (and stylish!) event. The Oscars luncheon brought out our favorite celebs including Black Panther stars Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o as well as actress Angela Bassett and Django Jane singer Janelle Monae. The honorees included Lena Waithe, Tiffany Haddish, Danai Gurira and Tessa Thompson. Get into all the fashion and style below.
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1. LUPITA NYONG’O
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The black florals against this purple and a power shoulder is perfect for Nyong’o’s luncheon look.
2. LUPITA NYONG’O
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In Ronald Vanderkemp Fall/Winter 2017.
3. DANAI GURIRA
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Having fun with a cropped cut, Danai shaves some swirls in her hair.
4. DANAI GURIRA
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In Loewe Spring/Sumer 2018.
5. DANAI GURIRA
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These platform sandals are fabulous and make this look effortless.
6. AMANDA SEALES
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Amanda Seales’ Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini sheer top has dainty trumpet sleeves for a sexy and feminine look.
7. AMANDA SEALES
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In Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini sheer top and Gucci RTW 2018 pants.
8. AMANDA SEALES
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Editor’s Pick: This is our Style and Beauty Editor, Danielle James’, favorite look for the event!
9. TIFFANY HADDISH
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Honoree Tiffany Haddish dons a spring lip on the red carpet.
10. TIFFANY HADDISH
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In an Alice and Olivia Spring/Summer RTW 2018 tassel skirt.
11. JANELLE MONAE
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Django Jane singer Janelle Monae goes for an avant-garde look on the carpet.
12. JANELLE MONAE
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This oversized chandelier earring is definitely a statement piece.
13. JANELLE MONAE
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In Andrew Gn.
14. TESSA THOMPSON
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Honoree Tessa Thompson gives us a silver metallic eye on the red carpet.
15. TESSA THOMPSON
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Metallic and fringe is always a win.
16. TESSA THOMPSON
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In Ralph and Russo Spring/Summer 2017.
17. ANGELA BASSETT
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Muva Angela Bassett glows at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood Oscars Luncheon.
18. ANGELA BASSETT
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In a Yaniv Persy strapless jumpsuit.
19. JUNE AMBROSE
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Creative Director and celebrity stylist June Ambrose gives us florals on the carpet.
20. JUNE AMBROSE
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In Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2018.
21. CLAIRE SULMERS (EIC OF FASHION BOMB DAILY)
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Editor In Chief of Fashion Bomb Daily, Claire Sulmers, gives us Wakanda style.
22. CLAIRE SULMERS (EIC OF FASHION BOMB DAILY)
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In Haus of Shea.