The annual BET Awards ceremony took place on June 26 and brought out a lot of high-fashion moments from our favorite stars. The awards ceremony, which celebrates the successes of Black entertainers, was hosted by Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson, who pulled out an impressive amount of outfit changes.
On the carpet, Janelle Monáe went with a sexy spin in her Roberto Cavalli skin-baring number, while Lizzo worked her custom Gucci gown with flared sleeves and feathery trim from every angle posing for photographers. Billy Porter continued to bring the avant-garde looks in Rick Owens, and there were many, many more moments you don’t want to miss. We’re recapping all the best fringe, extreme cutouts, and cascading trains that took center stage, below.
Lizzo in custom Gucci
Opting for a dramatic, shimmering feather-trimmed gown, Lizzo arrived at the 2022 BET Awards in custom Gucci gown, featuring a deep neckline, flared sleeve detailing and lace corset, plus Gucci platform sandals, styled by Jason Rembert.
Billy Porter in Rick Owens
Always one to make an avant-garde fashion statement, Billy Porter showed up and showed out in a creation from Rick Owens’ Fall/Winter 2022 collection, with statement eye makeup and platform heels.
Taraji P. Henson in Tom Ford
Styled by Jason Rembert, Taraji P. Henson worked a curve-hugging Tom Ford gown for her first of many outfit changes of the night, as host of the show.
Janelle Monáe in Roberto Cavalli
The singer makes an entrance in her bandeau top featuring black straps and floral appliqué, worn with a sheer skirt that exposed her black thong underneath, styled by Alexandra Mandelkorn.
Lena Waithe in Casablanca
Styled by Jason Bolden, actress, producer, and screenwriter Lena Waithe stepped out in a baby blue suit with pastel pink and green lapels by Casablanca from the Spring/Summer 2022 collection.
Mary J. Blige in Tony Ward Couture
Angelic in white, Mary J. Blige arrived on the carpet in a two-piece gown by Tony Ward couture, styled by Jason Rembert.
Dominique Jackson in Dolce & Gabbana
Pose star Dominique Jackson stepped out in a printed Dolce & Gabbana minidress with colorful heels for the 2022 BET Awards.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in hot pink
Taking home the Lifetime Achievement Award, Sean “Diddy” Combs stepped out in a hot pink suit, shades and high-shine shoes.
Sabrina Dhowre Elba in a white suit
The star keeps things sleek in her white suit with high-waisted pants and bandeau top, paired with matching white high heels, and Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger diamond necklace, earrings and ring.
Saniyya Sidney in Giorgio Armani
King Richard actress Saniyya Sidney arrived in a Giorgio Armani minidress with bubble skirt from the Spring/Summer 2022 collection.
Saucy Santana in Area
Styled by Law Roach, rapper Saucy Santana wears Area collection 02 couture to the awards show, with can’t-miss fuzzy green boots.
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton
Styled by Jason Bolden, actress Cynthia Erivo arrived on the BET red carpet in a rainbow Louis Vuitton two-piece set, straight off the Cruise 2023 runway.
Halle Bailey in Mônot
Tapping into the pelvic cutout trend, Halle Bailey opted for a sleek black cutout dress from Mônot’s Pre-Fall 2022 collection, featuring a plunging neckline and two symmetrical hip splices.
Eva Marcille in Yousef Al Jasmi
America’s Next Top Model alum Eva Marcille donned a sheer, peal embroidered mini dress by Yousef Al Jasmi and styled by Ashley Sean Thomas.
Marsai Martin in Dolce & Gabbana
Black-ish star Marsai Martin shimmered in a silver chainmail minidress with a swinging fringe hemline from Dolce & Gabbana.
Chlöe Bailey in Nicolas Jebran
Singer Chlöe Bailey made her red carpet appearance in a black sequin, sculptural Nicolas Jebran gown, styled by Jennifer Udechukwu, and paired with Colette jewels.
Keke Palmer in Conner Ives
Styled by Justin Hamilton, Keke Palmer stepped out onto the red carpet in a slinky printed halter dress from Conner Ives’ Fall/Winter 2021 collection, paired with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
