The boss is back in town.
Kiki Palmer, who calls herself “The Boss” on social media after her album Big Boss, opts for retro tailoring at the 55th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday. did. The singer and actress appeared on the red carpet at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall with her look reminiscent of Sammy Davis Jr.
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Palmer decided to slick her hair back and put it in a tight bun. The style complemented her menswear-inspired look. She wore an oversized white dinner coat by Tom Ford, which she teamed with a white dress shirt and black bow tie. She also wore black wide-leg pants. This look was styled by Seth Chernoff.
“It's a little ode to entertainers, vaudevillians, Sammy Davis Jr., Julie Andrews, and a little bit of 'Victor/Victoria,'” Palmer told Terrence J before the event.
But she wasn't the only one channeling retro inspiration. Usher seems to have taken her inspiration from the 1970s. His black silk suit fit snugly to his body and his shirt was unbuttoned to his chest. His pants were characterized by flared hems.
John Boyega was also looking backwards. He wore an oversized double-breasted pinstripe suit with a matching trench coat.
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The 2024 NAACP Image Awards celebrate the achievements of Black creatives in film, television and music. Queen Latifah hosted the ceremony, and the winners were announced prior to the show's broadcast date. This year's winners include Usher, HER, Megan Thee Stallion, June Ambrose, and Ciara.
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