With the 2024 Root 100 Gala fastly approaching many of those in attendance for the annual event will be no doubt finalizing their last looks in order to strut their stuff when Thursday, Dec. 5 rolls around. And why wouldnโt they?
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Not only is the night dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the yearโs most influential Black Americans, itโs also being held at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlemโso you already know you have to come dressed to impress!
But if youโre a bit unsure on which direction you want to go: let these stylish celebs be your guide. Whether that means donning a classic tweed suit like Root 100 honoree Colman Domingo in our lead image above or a more sleek look akin to Damson Idrisโdonโt worry, we got you. And ladies, weโre looking out for you, too. Whether you want to shut it down like Zendaya or be as refined as Root 100 honoree Issa Raeโthese looks are sure to help put you on the right path.
So letโs get into it! See you all soon!
Zendaya

Damson Idris

Jodie Turner-Smith

Michael B. Jordan

Fantasia Barrino-Taylor

Morris Chestnut

Lori Harvey

Larenz Tate

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Kevin Hart

Issa Rae

Idris Elba

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tyler James Williams

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