Last night’s BET Awards honored the achievements of black musicians from the past year, but were not without fanfare & glamour on the red carpet, using the awards platform for both style statements and vital political messages. Some of the red carpet highlights include Lizzo wearing a glittery navy Gucci gown, along with Taraji P. Henson in a striking, silver Tom Ford design, Chloe Bailey stunning in a Nicholas Jebran swirly look, Cynthia Erivo turning heads in a multicolor Louis Vuitton ensemble, Janelle Monae‘s transparent Roberto Cavalli gown, Lena Waithe in a pastel Casablanca suit, Halle Bailey‘s plunging Monot dress, Paula Patton in a magenta mini, & Marsai Martin in a custom Dolce & Gabbana flapper-inspired dress.

Check out the gallery & slideshow below to catch up on who sparkles, who took a risk, & who took their style game to a whole new level!

Who wore your favorite look of the night? Which black stars are your favorites to watch on the red carpet? What red carpet trend do you look seeing? For more stylish posts, check out: Beyonce’s ultra glam cover shoot for British Vogue, Tessa Thomspon & Natalie Portman at the Thor: Love & Thunder premiere, & a celebration of black red carpet stars for Juneteenth, including Venus Williams, Laverne Cox, Naomie Harris, Yara Shahidi, & more. Happy Styling!