Between the hottest looks from the likes of Tinashe and Karrueche Tran, looking boring on your next night out is simply not an option. Celebrities and singers alike stunned in snakeskin, latex and leather on the red carpet at the 2015 BET Awards on June 28th. When it comes to reptilian print, Tinashe and Karrueche Tran prove that exotic prints are here to stay. Tinashe kept things simple with natural makeup, straight hair and a deep v-neck halter top with wide leg pants.
Meanwhile, Karrueche Tran pumped up the volume in a snakeskin blazer layered over an itty bitty black bandeau and matching high-waisted pants. These reptile print combos prove that when it comes to red carpet fashion, standing out from the crowd is a breeze. Let’s take a peek at the hottest red carpet trends, straight from the 2015 BET Awards.
Host of the evening, Tracee Ellis Ross, went for a dressed-to-kill look in a familiar Atsuko Kudo latex ensemble. Kim Kardashian swears by her own Atsuko Kudo “Joy” pencil dress, rocking the style three times already, and once when she was showing off her baby bump. Looking confident in the form-fitting, blush colored latex dress, Ross showed that an epic latex look can look easy and effortless, too.
Lil Mama smoldered in a maroon PVC maxi dress, pouting with a matching rouge lipstick, giving her look a powerful edge. Her floor length, curve-skimming dress definitely kept things sexy with a thigh-high slit and a look-at-me shiny oil-slick inspired overtone.
Amber Rose and Blac Chyna got it right with classy-meets-sexy all white suits and bustiers, while Brandy and Janelle Monae played it pretty with versatile picks. One of our favorite looks of the evening, Brandy went for a sophisticated and cute look, wearing a high-necked long sleeved dress, which flared out into a skater skirt with tons of flirty volume. Fresh off her new video debut, “Yoga”, Janelle Monae looked put together in her go-to masculine yet feminine style. Monae opted for a simple black minidress and added on tons of arm candy, like stacked rings and layered bangles. Always one for playing up the drama, she added a floor length cape for a theatrical effect.
Steal Tori Kelly’s edgy style by choosing leather pieces with unexpected details, like oversized zippers. Kelly took the awards ceremony by storm with a black leather minidress, complete with a pair of silver zippers running down the sides and a set of playful pockets. This leather mini is definitely an of-the-moment pick for this season and beyond. Whether it was in snakeskin, latex or leather, these celebrities and singers simply know how to rock the red carpet in style.
Tori Kelly’s leather mini with oversized zippers was a great example of how small design details can make a classic piece feel current and interesting.
Lil Mama’s matching lipstick with her PVC dress was a subtle but effective detail that really pulled the whole look together.
I liked how you pointed out natural makeup and straight hair on Tinashe, since it shows how to keep bold outfits from becoming overwhelming.
The focus on reptiles prints staying relevant was spot on, especially with both Tinashe and Karrueche styling them in completely different ways.
Ending with Tori Kelly’s leather piece as a trend for beyond the season made the article feel practical instead of just a recap of red carpet looks.
Tracee Ellis Ross choosing a blush-colored latex dress instead of black was a smart detail that made the look feel softer and more wearable.
Tracee Ellis Ross in Atsuko Kudo latex was a standout, especially the point about it looking effortless despite being such a bold, form-fitting material.
Lil Mama’s maroon PVC maxi with that oil-slick shine sounded incredible, and the thigh-high slit detail really pushed it into statement territory.
I liked how you highlighted Tinashe’s simple styling with the deep v-neck halter and wide leg pants, it really balanced the bold snakeskin trend without looking overdone.
The contrast between structured pieces like suits and more revealing bandeau looks gave a nice range of styling ideas from the same event.
The article did a good job tying together latex, leather, and snakeskin as part of the same edgy trend rather than treating them as separate moments.
Brandy’s high-neck skater dress sounded refreshingly soft compared to the edgier outfits, and the volume detail made it feel playful rather than overly formal.
Karrueche Tran’s snakeskin blazer over a bandeau was such a strong look, and your description made it clear how layering can elevate a print that might otherwise feel loud.
The comparison to Kim Kardashian’s repeated wear of the Joy latex dress added nice context, showing how latex has real staying power beyond just one red carpet moment.
Janelle Monae’s mix of masculine and feminine style always works, and the addition of a cape with stacked jewelry made her look feel theatrical without being costume-like.
I appreciated the mention of Amber Rose and Blac Chyna going for all-white suits, since it showed a different take compared to the darker leather and latex looks.