BY: Denver Sean
Published 6 years ago
Tracee Ellis Ross did it for the culture at the 2018 American Music Awards.
The evening’s host opted to wear all Black designers throughout the show.
I’ve featured black designers in all of my @AMAs press looks, and will do the same for all my show looks tonight! Stay tuned for look-by-look details!#AMAs
— Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) October 9, 2018
Tracee later added on Instagram that she did it all “FOR THE CULTURE.”
via Page Six:
First, she walked the red carpet in a pink suit by Pyer Moss accessorized with a Jacob & Co. choker, heels by Christian Louboutin and earrings by Mattia Cielo and Djula Jewelry.
For her opening dance number, the second-time AMA host changed into a custom cape by Dapper Dan for Gucci over a black sequined Nicolas Jebran bodysuit, swapping out the skintight number for a glittering gold sequined CD Greene gown.
Ross later changed into something a little more political with an “I am a voter” T-shirt created by her stylist Karla Welch in collaboration with When We All Vote. She paired the top with a cherry-red Shanel Campbell skirt and Aminah Jillil shoes.
After a quick change into a glamorous pink tulle gown by Off-White and Louboutin heels, Ross managed to one-up even herself in a Sergio Hudson leopard-print catsuit, gloves, and beret, plus Casadei pumps and huge rhinestoned Gucci sunglasses.
She then went for something equally statement-making in a boldly printed LAVIEbyCK fishtail gown with dramatic bell sleeves, followed by a double-breasted black sequined dress.
The actress’ penultimate look featured a belted blue DÈSHON gown paired with shoulder-dusting crystal earrings by the same brand — one of which, in a quirky touch, was worn as a brooch — and finally, Ross wrapped up the show in a red Cushnie off-the-shoulder jumpsuit.
Get into a thread of Tracee’s looks below!
A thread of all of @TraceeEllisRoss’ iconic #AMAs looks – All comprises of pieces by black designers. For #TheCulture ??
Kicking it off with this killer suit by @pyermoss ?? pic.twitter.com/K4VqjArY7n
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
This royal blue number by Dèshon ? #AMAs pic.twitter.com/AE6gRjIc0g
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
A killer leopard lewk by @sergiotheexpert ? #AMAs pic.twitter.com/s4fsZ9wdOF
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
Golden Girl by CD Greene ? #AMAs pic.twitter.com/Rq8QUGrvp2
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
@cushnie jumpsuit. #AMAs pic.twitter.com/vpeDBMglbQ
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
In lots of tulle @OffWht #AMAs pic.twitter.com/KIpcDlfrpT
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
In a Shanel Campbell skirt (@Shvny on IG) #AMAs pic.twitter.com/NfVDM3gSpa
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
In a @LAVIEbyCK dress ?? #AMAs pic.twitter.com/K48XjSh9dR
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
@DapperDanHarlem for Gucci #AMAs pic.twitter.com/La6x4PZ50s
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
Balmain ? #AMAs pic.twitter.com/hz0y72fEMv
— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) October 10, 2018
