Last night’s BET Awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, celebrated the best African-American personalities in music, sports, cinema and other entertainment sectors throughout the year. As always, when there is a red carpet, especially when it comes to Hollywood, the attention always falls on the looks worn by the stars, eccentric by nature and able to catalyze the curiosity of everyone. Here are Voir’s favourites from the night:
LIL NAS X
This time, the most unusual, extravagant and ethereal look was worn by Lil Nas X, who decided to take the opportunity to celebrate Pride Month by wearing two different outfits in a gender-fluid aesthetics: the first, designed by Italian designer Andrea Grossi, is composed of a fairytale dress with wide skirt and corset, entrenched in a nineteenth-century appeal, covered with graphics that retraced various historical periods; while the second is a fabulous seventies floral suit that comes from the fall/winter 2021 collection by Richard Quinn.
TYLER THE CREATOR
Tyler The Creator, fresh from the release of his new album “Call Me If You Get Lost” reiterated his stylistic evolution by presenting himself again in a lobby boy aesthetic but a bit more street than what we’re used to. He presented himself through a new persona earlier this month in a short teaser, as he transcends into an Andy Warhol-inspired IGOR character for a more eccentric look. It looks like Tyler is sticking with this new aesthetic as he showed up on the 2021 BET Awards red carpet pulling off the same faux fur hat.
CARDI B
Cardi B showed up in a Dolce&gabbana gown, with an exquisite detailing that sculpted her body to perfection whilst revealing in the middle of her performance that she is expecting a second child from Offset.
ZENDAYA
Zendaya’s look was particularly interesting, as she decided to wear a sparkling dress by Versace dating back to the spring/summer 2003 collection. We can’t help but notice the resemblance to Beyoncé’s look she wore in her first performance at the BET Awards in 2003, and we fully stan the supporting queen paying homage to the crazy in love start.
MEGAN THEE STALLION
The uprising star walked away with very special trophies, dominating the show by winning seven prizes. Her look was nothing less of a showstopper than her performance, accessorising the look with dazzling diamond earrings, rings and a pendant necklace, as well as an angular white clutch as she posed on the carpet with boyfriend Pardison Fontaine. For footwear, Megan Thee Stallion wore a pair of sparkling sandals. The stiletto heels with metallic silver detailing and ankle straps were embellished with crystal toe slides. Their sparkling featured was paired to perfection with the rapper’s jewelry and dress straps.
SEVYN STREETER
The star brought some shine to the fashion scene of the the night, with her La Roxx sparkling outfit. This dazzling monochromatic look was adorned with cut out gloves and an eye-catching headpiece, paired to perfection with a glittery eyeshadow that gave off a very 2000’s vibe, whilst bringing the look to life.
H.E.R
The singer wore a Giorgio Armani glittering power suit with transparent, relaxed trousers featuring a geometric pattern, which gave off a sexier, evolved style to the star.
TARAJI P. HENSON
The actress wore an atelier Versace dress, which featured a matching baroque printed two piece with pink accents joined together by a divine mesh corset that followed up to a sleek, sexy leg opening.
MARSAI MARTIN
The actress and producer, who became the youngest person ever to produce a film, wore Annakiki on the red carpet, with a beautiful orange ruffled top that defeats gravity and contrasting utilitarian trousers with asymmetrical detailing which give an unexpected, but yet delightful twist to the look.
Words By Tommaso Donati, Graphic By Emily Chapillon
