In Los Angeles, Black style statements took over the red carpets of the 5th Annual WACO Wearable Art Gala and the 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards.
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The guest list included the renaissance queen herself, Beyoncé, who donned a strategically star-studded custom gown and gloves by Gucci, paired with a custom clutch by Dolce and Gabbana and earrings by Lorraine Schwartz. Schwartz’s jewels also sparked a headline-making moment at the gala, as a pair of the designer’s earrings became the center of a bidding war between one of the evening’s sponsors, Black female-owned beauty brand Mielle Organics, and none other than Blue Ivy Carter.
With approval from her megastar mom and dad, Blue went head-to-head with Mielle Organics founder Monique Rodriguez and husband Melvin for the diamond drop earrings, which were worn by Knowles Lawson during the evening and reportedly previously belonged to Beyoncé herself. The Rodriguezes ultimately emerged triumphant, eventually outbidding the 10-year-old at $105,000.
At Paramount Studios, changemakers who also identify as LGBTQ+ were getting their due on Saturday night, as film and media nonprofit, Outfest, celebrated its 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards. The evening’s honorees included Janelle Monáe (Trailblazer Award), the “Star Trek” franchise (Visionary Award), Glamazon (Guardian Award) and Outfest’s Deputy Director Kerri Stoughton-Jackson (Jonathan Howard Award), while Javicia Leslie, Wilson Cruz, Hailie Sahar and others appeared on the red carpet.
While there was no themed finery in sight, as per usual, Monáe stole the show. The multi-hyphenate entertainer and advocate stunned in an all-black leather skirt suit, bustier, boot and gloves, topped with one of her trademark chapeaux in black velvet. She subtly accented the look with gold bangles that matched her now-blonde tresses. As proved by the event’s red carpet, black proved to be a popular choice for the evening, along with a healthy dose of daring prints. Check out the looks of the Outfest Legacy Awards in our gallery below.
Janelle Monáe attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Javicia Leslie attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Wilson Cruz attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Hailie Sahar attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Blair Imani attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Jayce Baron attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Shoniqua Shandai attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Jerrie Johnson attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Brandon Black attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Quei Tann attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
(L-R) Terrence Franklin and Jeffrey G. Moline attend 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Dalila Ali Rajah attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Laith Ashley attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Brian Michael Smith attends 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala on Oct. 22, 2022 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Maiysha Kai is theGrio’s lifestyle editor, covering all things Black and beautiful. Her work is informed by two decades’ experience in fashion and entertainment, great books and aesthetics, and the brilliance of Black culture. She is also the editor-author of Body (Words of Change series).
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