Janelle Monáe arrived to the NAACP Picture Awards in a fiery purple robe that confirmed a brand new aspect to her type. The sultry satin costume featured an asymmetrical aspect cutout and dramatic leg slit that reached all the way in which up her thigh. Delicate straps and ruching alongside the waist supplied the ultimate particulars for this unexpectedly colourful look.
Diverting even farther from their traditionally muted aesthetic, the singer and actor accessorized with purple ankle-strap heels, a diamond ear cuff, and a diamond ring. They saved their bangs neatly side-swept and added a shiny purple ombré lip that completely matched their robe.
Monáe has gravitated towards daring type tendencies earlier than, however by no means on this colour palette. Beforehand, she wore feathered cutout couture to a premiere, and later, a totally sheer black robe with hip cutouts to the Critics’ Selection Awards. It was a giant night time for Monáe, whose work in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Thriller” earned her a nomination for excellent supporting actress in a movement image. She additionally lately launched a brand new single, “Float,” though she threatened to withhold any new music following feedback about her trend selections on Twitter.
“Janelle monae lastly displaying off how high-quality she is as an alternative of dressing just like the monopoly man,” one fan wrote in a since-deleted tweet earlier this month, referencing Monáe’s earlier affinity for high hats and bow ties. Upon discovering the tweet had gone viral, Monáe jokingly replied, “No new tour. hope it was value it beloved.” Might their glamorous NAACP Picture Awards look be one other response to the social media jabs? Learn forward to weigh in.