The Standout Red Carpet Looks From the 2026 EBONY Power 100 Gala
By Alexus Mosley
The 2026 EBONY Power 100 Gala brought out a fashionable crowd with a flair for dramatic entrances. Between the sculptural gowns, shimmering fabrics, and perfectly tailored ensembles, the red carpet had no shortage of main-character moments. Of course, we took notes. Here are the standout looks of the evening.
Tiffany Haddish in Kevan Hall
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Tiffany Haddish proves power dressing doesn’t have to be boring, making a convincing case for the statement suit in a cream-and-gold Kevan Hall ensemble. The metallic heels were the cherry on top.
Coco Jones
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A little lace, a lot of sparkle and enough glamour to make us look twice. Coco Jones understood the assignment in a shimmering silver gown with a sultry black lace bodice.
Marsai Martin in Lovers + Friends
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Green with envy? Just a little. Marsai Martin kept things sleek in an emerald Lovers + Friends gown, complete with a thigh-high slit and gold accessories.
Rachel Lindsay in Sergio Hudson
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Black and white never looked so good. Rachel Lindsay opted for a sculptural Sergio Hudson gown that was equal parts classic Hollywood and modern sophistication.
Serena Page in Do Long
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Business on top, ballroom fantasy on the bottom. Serena Page's dramatic white Do Long creation gave the classic button-down a rather glamorous promotion.
Scott Evans in Gucci
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Who needs a traditional tuxedo anyway? Scott Evans stepped out in Gucci, pairing a monogrammed jacket with exaggerated trousers. A little unconventional, and that's precisely the point.
Chelley Bissainthe in Datt
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Champagne wishes and satin dreams. Chelley Bissainthe delivered understated glamour in a beautifully draped Datt gown that let the silhouette do the flirting.
Trinity Tatum in Lê Thanh Hòa
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A little gothic romance never hurt anybody. Trinity Tatum brought the drama in a black corseted Lê Thanh Hòa gown with delicate embellishments and a sheer skirt.
Eden Bridgeman Sklenar in Lever Couture
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Now this is how you make an entrance. Eden Bridgeman Sklenar turned the red carpet into her personal runway in an architectural Lever Couture creation. Subtlety clearly wasn't on the guest list.
LisaRaye McCoy in Yousef Al Jasmi
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but LisaRaye McCoy seems equally fond of sparkle. The actress stayed true to her signature white in a shimmering Yousef Al Jasmi gown, proving that a little consistency can still make quite the statement.
Wale in Dior
Taylor Polidore Williams in Eman Alajlan
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Saving room for a grand finale? Taylor Polidore Williams certainly did. Her voluminous silver Eman Alajlan gown delivered enough drama to deserve its own spotlight. Consider us impressed.