Celebrity Style
Kamala Harris Puts American Fashion in Focus at Phoenix Awards Night
At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., Kamala Harris delivered her message through both words and wardrobe. On September 27 she appeared in a sequined oxblood gown by Sergio Hudson, reinforcing her support for American designers and, in particular, Black talent.
Harris is often recognized for her tailored pantsuits, which became a trademark of her political image. For one of the evening’s central honors, the CBC Body Award, she chose something different. The gown was off the shoulder, long-sleeved, and finished with a fitted waist and floor-length hem, balancing formality with intention.
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Choosing Hudson was a calculated decision. The South Carolina–born designer has been part of Harris’s style story before, most notably at her 2021 inauguration. By wearing his work again, she underscored a consistent commitment to spotlighting designers whose contributions have shaped American fashion but are too often overlooked.
Harris took a deliberate approach to the look. “Sergio Hudson’s designs, a reflection of his vision and artistry, embody confidence, dignity, and pride,” she told Vogue. Her team, hairstylist Dayna Rose and makeup artist Marquia James, kept the styling streamlined so the gown could stand at the center.
The appearance was about more than fashion. It offered a glimpse into how she wants to present herself: professional yet connected to the cultural communities she has consistently supported. For Harris, clothing now doubles as a reflection of the values she carries into public life.
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This is not the first time Harris has made such a move at the Phoenix Awards. Last year she wore a sequined gown by LaQuan Smith, another Black American designer. Taken together, these choices show a shift from her usual pantsuits toward occasional headline-making evening wear, each time designed by figures who represent key voices in contemporary American fashion.
The significance is less about whether Harris keeps experimenting with gowns or returns to her established wardrobe of suits. It is about how she continues to use fashion as a form of affirmation, a way to acknowledge and elevate the work of designers shaping the industry today.
Bella Hadid attended the New York City premiere of FX’s The Beauty on January 14, 2026, held at the Museum of Modern Art. The appearance marked one of her first major red-carpet events of the year and coincided with growing anticipation around the series.
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For the premiere, Hadid wore a red Schiaparelli haute couture gown crafted in satin and silk. The dress had a halter neckline, a body-skimming cut, and a trailing hemline that extended behind her. The colour choice aligned with the bold visual language often associated with Schiaparelli’s couture presentations. She completed the look with red heels, visible only in brief glimpses beneath the gown.
Her beauty choices remained minimal. She wore her hair slightly parted at the side and styled straight, allowing the focus to remain on the dress. Makeup stayed within a neutral shade, with softly defined eyes and a muted lip.
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The Beauty is an upcoming FX series co-created by Ryan Murphy, based on the graphic novel by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. The show centres on a controversial drug tied to physical perfection and its social consequences. Alongside Hadid, the cast includes Ashton Kutcher, Rebecca Hall, Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, and Isabella Rossellini.
Hadid’s appearance at the premiere showed her ongoing presence at the intersection of fashion and screen work, while placing her firmly within the promotional rollout for one of FX’s most discussed upcoming releases.
Fresh off the Golden Globes, Teyana Taylor stepped back onto the red carpet in an Ashi Studio Spring 2025 Haute Couture look for the Netflix premiere of “The Rip”on Tuesday January 13, at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.
When it comes to wearing structured, tailored outfits on the red carpet, Teyana Taylor is known for giving the best. She proved that at “The Rip” NYC premiere by stepping out in a dramatic sheer black outfit with a high neckline that extended into a face-covering detail. The knee-length dress was designed with an exaggerated heart-shaped hips, and a nude corset underneath.
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Styled by duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, she combines the outfit with sheer black tights, black ankle strap pumps and accessorized with jewelry by Spinelli Kilcollins and Repossi.
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In the Netflix movie, Teyana plays the role of a detective among a group of Miami cops who discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to disunity as outsiders learn about the huge sums, making them question who to rely on. She was joined on the red carpet by her co-stars Matt Damon, Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, and Sasha Calle.
The appearance comes two days after Teyana Taylor took home her first Golden Globe award, winning Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in “One Battle After Another”, making it a strong way to begin the year.
From classic waves to a neat updo, celebrities always display hairstyles on the red carpet. This year, so many beauty looks were seen repeatedly, but one trend stood out: bangs. From wispy to bold curtain and romantic styles, bangs will be a major hairstyle trend in 2026.
Whether framing the face with a side swoop or adding edge to a sharp bob, celebrities of all hair lengths pulled off bangs.
Wispy and Scanty
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Lisa stepped onto the red carpet with long, straight bangs that fell below her eyebrows, almost touching her lashes. Her fringe was light and sparse, giving a delicate look that created a soft transition into her loose waves.
Bold and Sharp
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Rei Ami went for bold, sharp-cut bangs that fully covered her eyebrows. The fringe was defined with slightly longer edges at the sides, giving it a strong, angular shape. This contrasted with Lisa’s soft, scanty bangs.
Curtain Bangs
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She wore classic, lightly tapered bangs that skimmed just above her eyes. Her fringe was slightly parted to the side and blended right into the rest of her hair. The style complemented her face shape.
Asymmetrical Bangs
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Natasha Rothwell had a bob with front-facing bangs. The cut wasn’t perfectly even; some strands were slightly longer than others, giving it a natural look. Also, the bangs weren’t sharp or dramatic, instead, it was soft and flowed naturally into the bob.
Full and Rounded Bangs
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Alison Brie wore full bangs that framed her forehead. They had a slight curve at the ends that followed the shape of her hair, creating a soft look.
Side Bangs
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Rose Byrne had airy, fluffy bangs that were swept to the side. The fringe blended into her layered bob, adding subtle volume to her hair.
Soft Peek‑Through Fringe
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Jennifer Lawrence bangs weren’t heavy or full set type, it was more like a curtain‑style section that brushed gently toward her eyes before falling back into her loose waves. The look added softness around her face while still showing her curls.
Micro Bangs
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The final celebrity showed off a short, choppy micro bangs that added an edgy touch to her look. Some strands fell straight down while others angled slightly to the left or right, creating a different edgy look.
Bangs remain a popular red-carpet choice.
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