When it comes to fashion, some stars don’t just follow the trends—they set them. The year 2024 has been no exception, with melanated celebrities dominating red carpets, music videos, and every event in between. From high fashion moments to boundary-pushing creativity, these celebrities turned each outfit into a statement.
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If 2024 had a reigning queen of fashion week, it would undoubtedly be Cardi B. The rapper’s collaborations with top designers, from Schiaparelli to Jean Paul Gaultier, left fashion enthusiasts speechless. Every outfit was a bold masterpiece, embodying her daring and glamorous aesthetic.
When Colman Domingo enters a room, it isn’t just his towering presence that draws attention—it’s his style. This year, Domingo delivered a masterclass in tailoring. From immaculately cut suits to subtle details like bold-colored lapels and luxury textured fabrics, his looks were a testament to modern elegance.
From Cardi B to Coleman Domingo, here’s our roundup of the best-dressed melanated stars of 2024 who stole the spotlight. Vote on who was the best dressed for 2024 below and check out some of our favorite looks below.
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1. Zendaya
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Zendaya took a theme to the max incorporating her movie promotions
2. Zendaya
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Zendaya attends the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
3. Zendaya
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Zendaya poses on the red carpet wearing Mugler from the archive at the World premiere of the film “Dune: Part Two” in Leicester Square, central London, on February 15, 2024.
4. Zendaya
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Zendaya at the 96th Annual Oscars held at at the Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
5. Zendaya
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Zendaya poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the UK premiere of the film “Challengers”, in central London, on April 10, 2024.
6. Cardi B
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If 2024 had a reigning queen of fashion week, it would undoubtedly be Cardi B.
7. Cardi B
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Cardi B wears a black velvet scarf as a hat from Schiaparelli, gold large ears and white pearls pendant earrings from Schiaparelli, during the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 03, 2023 in Paris, France.
8. Cardi B
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Cardi B attends the Thom Browne Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Palais Garnier on July 03, 2023 in Paris, France.
9. Cardi B
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Cardi B attends the McQueen Spring/Summer 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2024 in Paris, France.
10. Cardi B
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Cardi B attends the Mugler Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2024 in Paris, France wearing Mugler
11. Beyoncé
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Beyoncé tapped into her country roots bringing country flair to her everyday style to promote her album Cowboy Carter
12. Beyoncé
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Beyoncé attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” at Dolby Theatre on December 09, 2024 in Hollywood, California wearing Balmain.
13. Beyoncé
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Beyoncé leaves the Luar fashion show at 154 Scott in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2024 in New York City.
14. Beyoncé
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Beyoncé celebrates the launch of her hair care line, CÉCRED, with an intimate gathering at The Revery LA on February 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
15. Beyoncé
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Beyoncé on April 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
16. Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross pushes the line of classic and vintage style with an edge
17. Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 17th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show & Style Awards on September 03, 2024 in New York City.
18. Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross arrives for the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on January 14, 2024.
19. Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
20. Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross at the 2024 Fifteen Percent Pledge Benefit Gala held at Paramount Studios on February 3, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
21. Usher
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Usher fuses rock star chic with a relaxed style on the stage and in everyday life
22. Usher
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Usher arrives for the 2024 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024, in New York.
23. Usher
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Usher attends the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame & Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
24. Usher
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Usher attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
25. Usher
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Usher at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
26. Shaboozey
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Shaboozey is proof that country-inspired fashion can feel fresh, contemporary, and entirely his own.
27. Shaboozey
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Shaboozey at the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Party at Bar Marmont on November 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
28. Shaboozey
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Shaboozey at the the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
29. Shaboozey
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Shaboozey attends the 2024 CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
30. Shaboozey
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Shaboozey at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards from Ford Center at The Star on May 16, 2024 in Frisco, Texas.
31. Colman Domingo
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Colman Domingo blend’s of refinement and creativity set a new standard for men’s formalwear in 2024.
32. Colman Domingo
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Colman Domingo attends the 2024 Met Gala celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
33. Colman Domingo
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Colman Domingo attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
34. Colman Domingo
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Colman Domingo arrives at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.
35. Colman Domingo
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Colman Domingo at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.