On the Scene at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards: Keke Palmer Wins ‘Entertainer of the Year’ in a Black Versace Dress, Chloe Bailey Stuns in a Sculptural Gaurav Gupta Gown, Claire Sulmers Dazzles in a Blue David Koma Dress + More
The 2025 NAACP Image Awards kicked off Saturday night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles and what an extravagant evening highlighting black excellence.
Our Fashion Bomb CEO, Claire Sulmers arrived on the purple carpet in an electric blue David Koma dress that showed off her statuesque legs, and feathered sandals. She interviewed a variety of celebrities including David Banner, Shannon Sharpe and Ashley Monique Harper.
Keke Palmer took home the “Entertainer of the Year” award and looked like a class act in a black Versace dress that had draping at the hip. Her black crystal embellished choker necklace was a nice touch against her auburn orange hair color, and we thought she embodied glamour and regality.
Who doesn’t love this sister duo? Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey walked the red carpet donning the most exquisite gowns that showcased their personal style. Chloe made a statement in a black and gold structural Gaurav Gupta gown that was fashion-forward, while Halle looked elegant in a silver and white Sabina Bilenko number.
Winning ‘Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture‘ for her role in “Six Triple Eight” was none other than the beautiful Kerry Washington. If anyone has put in that work over the years as an Actress, it Washington and she looked incredible at the NAACP Image Awards in a Prada ensemble. Her floral bandeau top and skirt combo felt modern and fresh, and she carried this look exceptionally well.
We love a woman in a power suit, and Cynthia Erivo and Janelle James showed us how it’s done. Cynthia looked like a boss in a black Dolce & Gabbana pinstripe double breasted suit, while Janelle served royal purple realness in Pamella Roland.
Representing for the fashionable men at the NAACP Image awards was Morris Chestnut who never disappoints and looked stylishly dapper in House of Gray. His animal print mohair jacket layered over his all black monochromatic outfit looked sharped and tailored to perfection.
Actresses, Gabrielle Union Wade and Zoe Saldana both looked sensational on the purple carpet with Gabrielle embodying old Hollywood in a black and silver beaded gown. Zoe looked effortlessly chic in a Maison Margiela polka-dot dress that had layered paneling at the back.
We thought everyone came with their A-game at the NAACP Image Awards, and it’s essential to recognize black excellence especially during a time when companies are rolling back on DEI initiatives.
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