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Essence Black Women in Hollywood brought together Black Hollywood’s finest for a star-studded (and stylish!) event. The Oscars luncheon brought out our favorite celebs including Black Panther stars Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o as well as actress Angela Bassett and Django Jane singer Janelle Monae. The honorees included Lena Waithe, Tiffany Haddish, Danai Gurira and Tessa Thompson. Get into all the fashion and style below.

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1. LUPITA NYONG’O

LUPITA NYONG’O

The black florals against this purple and a power shoulder is perfect for Nyong’o’s luncheon look.

2. LUPITA NYONG’O

LUPITA NYONG’O

In Ronald Vanderkemp Fall/Winter 2017.

3. DANAI GURIRA

DANAI GURIRA

Having fun with a cropped cut, Danai shaves some swirls in her hair.

4. DANAI GURIRA

DANAI GURIRA

In Loewe Spring/Sumer 2018.

5. DANAI GURIRA

DANAI GURIRA

These platform sandals are fabulous and make this look effortless.

6. AMANDA SEALES

AMANDA SEALES

Amanda Seales’ Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini sheer top has dainty trumpet sleeves for a sexy and feminine look.

7. AMANDA SEALES

AMANDA SEALES

In Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini sheer top and Gucci RTW 2018 pants.

8. AMANDA SEALES

AMANDA SEALES

Editor’s Pick: This is our Style and Beauty Editor, Danielle James’, favorite look for the event!

9. TIFFANY HADDISH

TIFFANY HADDISH

Honoree Tiffany Haddish dons a spring lip on the red carpet.

10. TIFFANY HADDISH

TIFFANY HADDISH

In an Alice and Olivia Spring/Summer RTW 2018 tassel skirt.

11. JANELLE MONAE

JANELLE MONAE

Django Jane singer Janelle Monae goes for an avant-garde look on the carpet.

12. JANELLE MONAE

JANELLE MONAE

This oversized chandelier earring is definitely a statement piece.

13. JANELLE MONAE

JANELLE MONAE

In Andrew Gn.

14. TESSA THOMPSON

Honoree Tessa Thompson gives us a silver metallic eye on the red carpet.