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The 2026 BET Awards Were Packed With Bold Fashion Statements<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Doechii, Teyana Taylor, and more stars brought their fashion A-game to the red carpet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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by Aaron Royce<\/a><\/address>\n
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This year, the stars at the BET Awards<\/a> delivered a wide range of statement-making styles \u2014 both on the carpet and on stage. Celebrities across film, music, and television gathered in Los Angeles for the event, which celebrated the impact of Black culture and the figures who defined it this year \u2014 from Academy Award nominee and multi-hyphenate Teyana Taylor<\/a> to this year\u2019s Living Legend Icon recipient, Lauryn Hill, who was honored with a multi-song performance (Tems, Common, Queen Latifah, Doja Cat, and more took part in the tribute) throughout the ceremony.<\/p>\n

During the show, there were plenty of high-impact looks to keep track of, from bright, eye-catching colors to daring high slits and sheer textures. Doechii<\/a> \u2014 who took the stage to perform with SZA, both winning the event\u2019s BET Her trophy \u2014 made a powerful arrival in a crocheted brown gown from Dsquared2\u2019s spring 2006 collection, continuing her love affair with if-you-know-you-know vintage pieces on the red carpet. Meanwhile, Taylor donned a regal haute couture dress complete with a matching headpiece, while Olandria Carthen<\/a> and Kelly Rowland<\/a> took the plunge in radiant dresses that exuded summertime glamour.<\/p>\n

From the elegant to the daring, read on for more top looks from this year\u2019s BET Awards.<\/p>\n

Doechii <\/h2>\n
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.s907610486{padding-top:143.2361%}@media(min-width:768px){.s907610486{padding-top:143.2361%}}\"Doechii,<\/div>
Doechii attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Always one for an archival fashion moment, Doechii arrived in a brown crocheted gown from Dsquared2\u2019s spring 2006 collection. Her Y2K piece\u2019s open cutouts \u2014 one of the night\u2019s top trends \u2014 were smoothly accented by longtime stylist Sam Woolf<\/a> with an arm cuff, beaded rosary necklace, and matching sandals. Bright pink blush<\/a> created a dynamic complement for the statement-making star, who later took the stage to perform The Fugees\u2019 \u201cReady or Not\u201d with SZA as a tribute to BET Living Legend Icon honoree Lauryn Hill.<\/p>\n

Teyana Taylor <\/h2>\n
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.s1220866868{padding-top:140.0052%}@media(min-width:768px){.s1220866868{padding-top:140.0052%}}\"Teyana<\/div>
Teyana Taylor attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Naturally, Teyana Taylor preceded her Fashion Vanguard win \u2014 one of four trophies she\u2019d leave the ceremony with, including Best Actress, Video Director, and Icon of the Year \u2014 in a truly regal ensemble. The star looked beautiful in a dark red St\u00e9phane Rolland couture dress, complete with its coordinating headpiece and a set of matching pointed-toe pumps.<\/p>\n

Janet Jackson <\/h2>\n
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Janet Jackson attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Janet Jackson, who presented Teyana Taylor<\/a> with this year\u2019s Icon of the Year honor, made a sharp entrance in a black Tupac T-shirt over a white button-down and pinstriped wide-leg trousers, cinched by a studded leather belt. Stacks of silver cuff bracelets, as well as wide hoop earrings, statement rings, and a matching fedora with tulle netting trim further enhanced her bold look.<\/p>\n

Keke Palmer <\/h2>\n
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Keke Palmer attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Keke Palmer is the latest star to join the ranks of celebrities in Demna\u2019s Gucci<\/a>.<\/a> The actor and podcast host sparkled in a one-shoulder gown covered in twinkling silver crystals. Her bedazzled piece was sleekly paired with silver \u201cGG\u201d statement earrings and cuffs, while glossy black pumps completed the look.<\/p>\n

Olandria Carthen<\/h2>\n
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Olandria attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Leave it to Olandria Carthen<\/a> to step out in the highest slit on the red carpet \u2014 with a dose of summer bombshell inspiration. The Love Island<\/em> star\u2019s vibrant yellow dress boasted a bold waist-high slit and equally deep neckline, accented by a crystal flower at the hip. With pointed gold sandals and gleaming Alexis Bittar bangles, her ensemble instantly sparkled.<\/p>\n

Jodie Turner-Smith<\/h2>\n
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Jodie Turner-Smith attends the 2026 BET Awards.Christopher Polk\/Billboard\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

For this year\u2019s BET Awards, Jodie Turner-Smith<\/a> floated like a butterfly in a fully printed Roberto Cavalli dress. The actor\u2019s lace-up piece was covered in an overlapping orange, blue, black, and pale yellow pattern of butterfly wings. Statement earrings and a set of blue-trimmed arm sleeves gave her look a playful Y2K touch.<\/p>\n

Kehlani<\/h2>\n
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Kehlani attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Even without the night\u2019s trending cutouts or slits, Kehlani<\/a> still made a sultry statement on the red carpet. The singer slipped on a deep red dress from Chats by C.DAM, whose ruched off-the-shoulder sleeves were gathered into a sharp, high neckline. Cinched by a silver bar detail, the piece was simply paired with glistening diamond rings and silver sandals, which also smoothly framed the singer\u2019s signature array of intricate tattoos. <\/p>\n

Tierra Whack<\/h2>\n
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Tierra Whack performs at the 2026 BET Awards.Paras Griffin\/Getty Images Entertainment\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

As part of the ceremony\u2019s ongoing Lauryn Hill tribute, Tierra Whack hit the stage with Tems for a duet of The Fugees\u2019 1996 song \u201cFu-Gee-La.\u201d For the occasion, the rapper sparkled in a white floral coat adorned with swinging tassels, worn atop a classic shirt and tie, black trousers, and spike-trimmed Vans sneakers. An exaggerated, fluffy Pipenco Lorena<\/a> hat finished her look. <\/p>\n

Madisin Rian<\/h2>\n
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Madisin Rian attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Feathers have been a consistent trend on the red carpet this year, which Madisin Rian<\/a> wholeheartedly embraced in a white Le Thanh Hoa gown. The model\u2019s sweeping statement dress featured a bodice covered in multicolored embroidered and sequined feathers, as well as a fluffy train with a thigh-high slit. A pearly clutch, metallic sandals, and dangling gold-and-clear lucite drop earrings furthered her look\u2019s dramatic effect.<\/p>\n

Coco Jones<\/h2>\n
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Coco Jones attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

For this year\u2019s awards, Coco Jones looked radiant in a bright red crystal-trimmed bandeau top and sheer cutout skirt from Basil Soda. A stack of gold bangles and dangling drop earrings \u2014 plus a set of matching red sandals \u2014 furthered her outfit\u2019s beachy glam.<\/p>\n

Kelly Rowland <\/h2>\n
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Kelly Rowland attends the 2026 BET Awards.Aaron J. Thornton\/WireImage\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Kelly Rowland<\/a> has delivered glitzy statements on the red carpet for decades \u2014 and her latest look was no exception. With a plunging, sparkling gold dress and matching crystal-accented Alexis Bittar jewelry, the musician exuded pure goddess glamour to present recording executive Sylvia Rhone with this year\u2019s Ultimate Icon award.<\/p>\n

Marsai Martin <\/h2>\n
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Marsai Martin attends the 2026 BET Awards.Brianna Bryson\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Blackish<\/em> star Marsai Martin slipped on a sleek, two-toned Salih Balta<\/a> dress with a leather corset, sheer ruched skirt, and lace-trimmed train for this year\u2019s BET Awards. A metal cross pendant necklace and radiant pink blush provided a perfect finishing touch. <\/p>\n

Flo Milli<\/h2>\n
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Flo Milli attends the 2026 BET Awards.Frazer Harrison\/Getty Images Entertainment\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Sheer, gauzy textures filled this year\u2019s BET red carpet, and Flo Milli delivered one of the trend\u2019s most visually striking takes of the night. The musician\u2019s strapless minidress was covered in swirling black tulle, which flowed into a train crafted from numerous strips of fabric. Leather and PVC-strapped sandals accessorized the moment, while silver cuff bracelets, rings, and a sculptural statement choker gave the look a punky edge.<\/p>\n

Lizzo<\/h2>\n
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Lizzo attends the 2026 BET Awards.Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Lizzo<\/a> sparkled at the BET Awards in a sheer, glittering brown dress by Christian Cowan. Her stylist, Kristen Ritchie, paired the draped design \u2014 a gathered, \u201cwet\u201d look style that\u2019s also been worn by Julia Fox and Sydney Sweeney<\/a> \u2014 with matching sandals and an assortment of equally sparkly diamond rings. <\/p>\n

Queen Latifah<\/h2>\n
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Queen Latifah attends the 2026 BET Awards.Christopher Polk\/Billboard\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Never one to shy away from a dramatic shape, Queen Latifah slipped on a voluminous textured black coat over a classic black skirt and pumps for the red carpet. A braided bun, gold statement earrings, and a striking deep red lip punctuated the ensemble.<\/p>\n

Tems<\/h2>\n
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Tems attends the 2026 BET Awards.Christopher Polk\/Billboard\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

On the red carpet, Tems wore a custom brown Luis De Javier dress with a feather-covered train, complemented by a diamond necklace.<\/p>\n