Kelly Rowland [1] gave the sheer trend new momentum in an all-black see-through gown at Vanity Fair's Oscars afterparty. With the help of Kollin Carter [2], whose styling portfolio also boasts Cardi B [3] and Ciara [4] as clients, the singer made a splendid appearance on the red carpet on Sunday, March 27 draped in a floor-sweeping mermaid gown, textured with piping running through the bodice and skirt.
The black latex and tulle couture design is courtesy of Beirut-based fashion house Jean-Louis Sabaji [5], and was complete with matching cape sleeves handcrafted in 3D tubes. They flowed down into a train that framed either side of Rowland's dress, adding great elan to each of her poses. Underneath the revealing silhouette, the "Destiny's Child" artist layered a sheer bodysuit with a square neckline and thin spaghetti straps. Stylist Carter fittingly described her as a "Black Barbie!" on Instagram [6], adding that the ensemble was tailored by fashion designer Nathan David Adams [7] to achieve the desired outcome.
Lori Harvey [8] and Normani also received the sheer memo, donning a netted gown [9] and a Jean-Paul Gaulthier couture design [10], respectively. Anya Taylor-Joy also embraced the trend, posing in a see-through Dior gown [11] alongside boyfriend Malcolm McRae.
Other spring trends that took the main stage on Sunday evening include the biker aesthetic [12], as seen in Timothée Chalamet [13]'s Alexander McQueen leather uniform [14]; the cutouts craze interpreted by Willow Smith's jeweled crop top [15] and Janelle Monáe's Christian Siriano gown [16]; reworked denim [17] by way of Hunter Schafer's floor-length Rick Owens dress [18]; and power suiting with Zendaya [19]'s tailored Sportmax ensemble [20].
The Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty was a dressy affair, with celebrities and their stylists going all out to make a bid for the best dressed nomination. Ahead, review Rowland's stunning look from different angles.
Kelly Rowland at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
