Black Celebrities at New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week is officially in full swing. From September 10 to 15, designers like LaQuan Smith, Sergio Hudson, Christian Siriano, and Diane von Furstenberg are unveiling their Spring/Summer 2027 collections. And where fashion congregates, style-conscious celebrities follow. We spotted some of the most fashionable Black celebrities making the rounds at New York Fashion Week events throughout the city. Here’s who showed up looking immaculate.

Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor turned heads at the Calvin Klein show on September 11 in a striking red trench coat. The silhouette was effortless and commanding—exactly what you’d expect from someone who understands how to work a red carpet.

Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey arrived at the Michael Kors presentation in a plum gown with matching handbag, finished with nude pumps. The color palette was cohesive and sophisticated.

Simone Biles

Simone Biles was ready for the season shift at the Simkhai show, pairing a plum dress with knee-high boots—a combination that feels both current and timeless.

Jordan Chiles

Jordan Chiles showed up to the same show in a black mini dress and beaded sandals—a look that’s minimal but undeniably chic.

Nia Long

Nia Long was radiant at “A Celebration of Black Beauty Excellence,” an Ulta-presented event on September 11. She brought a warm glow to the red carpet that felt both effortless and intentional.

Julez Smith

Julez J. Smith Jr. embraced a monochromatic aesthetic at the rag & bone menswear show on September 11, committing fully to an all-white look.

Serena Williams

Fresh off the U.S. Open circuit, Serena Williams was spotted at the Veronica Beard presentation wearing rich fall tones that felt both timely and powerful.

Venus Williams

Venus Williams kept things understated at Simkhai, opting for a black mini dress that let her presence do the talking.

Lisa Leslie

Basketball legend Lisa Leslie showed up at Veronica Beard in a camel coat layered over a black midi dress—the kind of classic pairing that never goes out of style.

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union turned heads at the Michael Kors show in a striking red floor-length gown that commanded attention.

Natalia Bryant

Natalia Bryant also graced the Michael Kors presentation, pairing a beige bubble-hem skirt with matching knee-high boots for a look that felt modern and polished.

Misty Copeland

Dancer Misty Copeland brought elegance to the Calvin Klein RTW show on September 11 in tailored black suiting—a choice that felt both powerful and refined.

Amerie

Amerie kept her aesthetic minimal and sexy at Simkhai, wearing sheer black pants with a cropped top.

Lizzo and Saweetie

Lizzo and Saweetie caught up at the Kim Shui show, proving that Fashion Week is as much about the connections as it is about the clothes.

Jordyn Woods

Newlywed Jordyn Woods brought that honeymoon glow to the Michael Kors show, looking radiant and effortlessly gorgeous.