RED CARPET RUNDOWN: Essence Black Women In Hollywood Kicks Off Women’s History Month

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. DON’T MISS: Tiffany Haddish, Tessa Thompson, Lena Waithe and Danai Gurira Are The 2018 ‘ESSENCE’ Black Women In Hollywood Honorees Reclaiming The Brand: ‘Essence’ Is Black-Owned Again! HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Tiffany Haddish’s Oscars Nominations Announcement Look

1. LUPITA NYONG’O

The black florals against this purple and a power shoulder is perfect for Nyong’o’s luncheon look.

2. LUPITA NYONG’O

In Ronald Vanderkemp Fall/Winter 2017.

3. DANAI GURIRA

Having fun with a cropped cut, Danai shaves some swirls in her hair.

4. DANAI GURIRA

In Loewe Spring/Sumer 2018.

5. DANAI GURIRA

These platform sandals are fabulous and make this look effortless.

6. AMANDA SEALES

Amanda Seales’ Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini sheer top has dainty trumpet sleeves for a sexy and feminine look.

7. AMANDA SEALES

In Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini sheer top and Gucci RTW 2018 pants.

8. AMANDA SEALES

Editor’s Pick: This is our Style and Beauty Editor, Danielle James’, favorite look for the event!

9. TIFFANY HADDISH

Honoree Tiffany Haddish dons a spring lip on the red carpet.

10. TIFFANY HADDISH

In an Alice and Olivia Spring/Summer RTW 2018 tassel skirt.

11. JANELLE MONAE

Django Jane singer Janelle Monae goes for an avant-garde look on the carpet.

12. JANELLE MONAE

This oversized chandelier earring is definitely a statement piece.

13. JANELLE MONAE

In Andrew Gn.

14. TESSA THOMPSON

Honoree Tessa Thompson gives us a silver metallic eye on the red carpet.

15. TESSA THOMPSON

Metallic and fringe is always a win.

16. TESSA THOMPSON

In Ralph and Russo Spring/Summer 2017.

17. ANGELA BASSETT

Muva Angela Bassett glows at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood Oscars Luncheon.

18. ANGELA BASSETT

In a Yaniv Persy strapless jumpsuit.

19. JUNE AMBROSE

Creative Director and celebrity stylist June Ambrose gives us florals on the carpet.

20. JUNE AMBROSE

In Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2018.

21. CLAIRE SULMERS (EIC OF FASHION BOMB DAILY)

Editor In Chief of Fashion Bomb Daily, Claire Sulmers, gives us Wakanda style.

22. CLAIRE SULMERS (EIC OF FASHION BOMB DAILY)

In Haus of Shea.