The 2022 American Music Awards brought out all sorts of fashion slay from our faves. One of our faves of the night was R&B vet Kelly Rowland who wowed in a couture leopard print gown by Nicolas Jebran. Styled by Kolling Carter, Rowland’s retro glam look featured a daring thigh-high slit with a floor-grazing train, black latex gloves, and her now signature blunt-cut bob.
The look was not only striking, but it also solidified the resurgence of animal print as a classic must-have on the red carpet.
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While Rowland definitely led the pack in serving up fashion drama, several other beauties tried their fashion hands in animal print with bold hues, structured silhouettes, and avant-grade detailing.
Scroll through to see how they fared.
GloRilla
The “FNF” rapper pulled up for her first AMAs red carpet in a red tiger print blazer mini dress with strong shoulders paired with patent leather thigh-high boots.
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Liza Koshy
While not exactly animal print, this futurist bespoke dress from Morfium was definitely giving us abstract zebra vibes.
Dionne Harmon
The Emmy-winning executive producer took a moment from working the show to pose it up on the red carpet in a snakeskin print suit with ankle-slit cigarette pants.
Stephenetta Harmon is a Black beauty editor, curator, and digital media and communications expert who builds platforms to celebrate the power, impact, and business of Black beauty. Prior to founding Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide, she served as editor-in-chief for the MN Spokesman-Recorder and digital media director for Hype Hair. Find her at stephenetta.com.