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The 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards ceremony spotlighted established and emerging talent in the entertainment industry on Thursday night in Los Angeles. “One Battle After Another” breakout star Chase Infiniti and Kerry Washington, among others, styled designer looks for the red carpet occasion. Schiaparelli, Brandon Maxwell and Cult Gaia were just a few of the designers featured at the event, along with archival moments thanks to Zendaya’s Eugene Alexander look, previously worn by Whitney Houston and Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw. Ahead, WWD breaks down even more celebrity style moments from the 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood event. Chase Infiniti Chase Infiniti Savion Washington Styled by duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, Infiniti wore a look from Schiaparelli’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection, which debuted in October 2025. The black dress gave the Louis Vuitton brand ambassador’s style a contemporary edge, featuring a one-shoulder, formfitti...

Zendaya hit the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday night in Los Angeles wearing a white and gold Eugene Alexander dress that simultaneously paid homage to Whitney Houston and Sarah Jessica Parker’s “Sex and the City” character Carrie Bradshaw. Zendaya at the 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards ceremony on March 12 in Los Angeles. Earl Gibson III The “Challengers” star wore the one-shoulder white dress with a formfitting silhouette and gold statement orchid detailing at the shoulder. Paired with Christian Louboutin white pumps, Zendaya’s look also incorporated Cartier jewelry pieces, including Trinity ring and stud earrings and the Love Unlimited bracelet. As for glam, the mononymous star’s hair was coiffed in a curly Parisian-inspired “bixie” with a side part. Makeup highlights for Zendaya included bold brows, a smoky eye and a glossy lip. Image architect and stylist Law Roach, Zendaya’s longtime collaborator, curated the actress’ look. Whitney Houston in Marc...

The International Center of Photography is honoring an iconic fashion muse at its annual gala this spring. On April 28, model and Yves Saint Laurent muse Betty Catroux will receive the ICP’s Image Icon Infinity Award for her influence on fashion photography. Catroux will be honored at the event alongside photographers Joel Meyerowitz, Haruka Sakaguchi, Collier Schorr, and Tarrah Krajnak. The ICP Infinity Awards will be held at Tisch Skylights at the Shed and co-chaired by Jessica Nagle and Stefano Tonchi. Catroux, who has been described as Saint Laurent’s “female double” for her physical likeness and androgynous allure, has long embodied the designer’s style. Now in her 80s, the French model has remained a fixture at Saint Laurent runway shows, and was chosen by current creative director Anthony Vaccarello to star in the brand’s fall 2018 campaign. She was also the subject of “Fashion Singular,” a special exhibition at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris that opened in 2020. On June 12,...

Kate Middleton took a casual approach to her suited styling in pieces by Catherine Walker and more for her London royal engagements alongside husband Prince William on Thursday. The Princess of Wales continued her streak of Catherine Walker looks following Monday’s Commonwealth Day Service with the British royal family. On Thursday, Middleton wore a bespoke blazer in a gray and black Prince of Wales check pattern — made famous in the early 20th century by King Edward VII during his Prince of Wales days. Kate Middleton and Prince William Getty Images Along with the blazer, Middleton added a pop of springtime color with her classic Oxford Celeste blue shirt from the sustainable British womenswear brand With Nothing Underneath. The royal added a pair of dark trousers from British label Joseph, belted by a Me + Em piece. For finishing touches, Middleton wore Jimmy Choo cocoa-toned boots and accessorized with her Cartier trinity earrings. The Princess of Wales’ attire for Thursday’s engagem...

Vanity Fair’s annual Vanities party on Wednesday night in Los Angeles attracted a bevy of breakout young stars. Chase Infiniti, Kaia Gerber and more styled designer threads for the evening’s celebrations, honoring Hollywood’s emerging talent and next generation. Designs from the runways of Carolina Herrera and Amiri, among others, were strewn across the red carpet. WWD breaks down those looks and more ahead. Chase Infiniti Chase Infiniti Gilbert Flores Chase Infiniti forewent her usual Louis Vuitton designer looks for a dress from Carolina Herrera’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection. The “One Battle After Another” breakout star’s sleeveless midi dress featured frilly elements at the belted waist and hemline. The purple piece continued Infiniti’s streak of looks in the cool color, following her appearance at the Louis Vuitton fall 2026 ready-to-wear fashion show and in her aubergine dress at the 2026 BAFTAs. Infiniti’s look also included heels by Alevi Milano. Styling duo Wayman Bann...

Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola hit the late-night circuit in a classic, coordinated black and white color scheme on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Wednesday night in New York City. During their time on the show, they discussed their forthcoming documentary “Marc by Sofia,” which takes the filmmaker behind the scenes at Jacobs’ fashion shows and creative process, curating new collections and reflecting on past designs. Jacobs shared with Meyers how, when it comes to pulling ideas that previously did not work and incorporating them into a new collection, it’s not about a choice being deliberate. “Things just kind of come up,” Jacobs said. “There was no plan, like, ‘Let’s put this away to be re-looked at in the future.’ It was just like, things come up and they feel right in that moment and you just kind of go for it. Sometimes we drop them again. But if we go for it and it works, it’s great.” Coppola followed up on the couturier’s musings, saying, “Just sitting backstage, Marc was looki...