NOMINEES: RED-CARPET MAVEN AWARD
Style Ingenue Making WavesKiki Layne, Yara Shahidi & Tessa Thompson
Following her big-screen debut in last year’s Oscar-winning If Beale Street Could
Talk, Layne has continually turned out stunning looks, transitioning from classic
glamour—à la her 2019 Academy Awards dress—to her camp-inspired Met Gala
getup. Shahidi remains a unique red-carpet mainstay with just the right touch of
whimsy, while Thompson had a breakout year with a string of wow-worthy outfits
for her Men in Black: International press tour.
Actress Kiki Layne’s
standout 2019
Academy Awards look
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