Janelle Monae dazzled at the Oscars 2017 in an Elie Saab Couture gown embroidered with elaborate crystal stones and accented by jeweled accessories.
The singer-songwriter and now critically acclaimed actor donned the luxurious tulle dress, complete with a golden Jennifer Behr crown, in support of her roles in Hidden Figures and the Best Picture winner Moonlight.
With this promising new direction in Monae’s career comes an evolution of her style – she’s traded in her suit-only philosophy for flowing skirts and gowns, but maintains her signature black and white palette.
Here are eleven gorgeous Janelle Monae red carpet looks from 2017 that capture the multi-hyphenate’s dynamic fashion sense.
Monae’s extravagant, sheer Elie Saab Couture gown displayed embroidered birds and crystal stones cascading from her waist to the floor. Voluminous black tulle gave the dress a ball gown feel.
