Who Are The Most Fashionable Black Characters Of All Time?
Black fashion has had an enormous impact on TV shows and movies over the years. No matter your generation, there are endless characters who have set trends and given us incredible style moments we still love to this day.
So, we want to know: Who are the most fashionable Black TV and movie characters of all time?
You might, of course, think of icons like Hilary Banks from Fresh Prince, who had her classy, rich girl aesthetic down to a tee.
Perhaps you love the more casual street style that Will embodied — like, those color combos were truly unforgettable.
Maybe you adore the preppy style of Dionne from Clueless.
Or perhaps you love the funky looks of the one-and-only Raven Baxter from That's So Raven.
Or the similarly bold looks of Eve from Life-Size.
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Perhaps you think of characters from more recent movies and shows, like Issa from Insecure...
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...Tish and her timeless outfits from If Beale Street Could Talk...
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...Or Nakia and her incredible afrofuturistic looks from Black Panther.
The list is truly endless. In the comments below, tell us who YOU think are the most fashionable Black TV and movie characters of all time — and be sure to explain why you love their style. If you prefer to remain anonymous, feel free to use this Google form. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.
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