The rapper turned every head at the star-studded fête in a risqué Nicolas Jebran midi dress.
When it comes to shutting down a red carpet, Cardi B is in a league of her own. The chart-topping rapper arrived at The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious Power Stylists dinner in Los Angeles last night wearing a sizzling hot take on the classic little black dress—and she had every jaw in the room dropping.
Hitting the red carpet alongside her longtime stylist Kollin Carter, the “WAP” hitmaker demonstrated her unparalleled blend of confidence and daring style in a black Nicolas Jebran midi dress. The slinky, body-hugging number featured alluring cutouts across the bodice and a soaring thigh-high slit up one leg that allowed Cardi to flaunt her world-famous curves with ease.
The fashion risk-taker accessorized her bold look with sheer black tights, a pair of classic satin pointed-toe pumps, and a dazzling embellished clutch. For her beauty beat, Cardi went full glam with a sleek updo, piercing blue contacts, a warm coral blush, and her signature overlined brown lip.
While the 31-year-old rapper is known to favor more avant-garde footwear on the step-and-repeat, her understated pump choice offered a subtle sophistication that perfectly complemented the overall sultriness of her ensemble. The pumps, covered in soft black satin, featured a sharp pointed toe, steep arch, and a soaring stiletto heel estimated at four inches.
Cardi’s smoldering appearance at the stylists’ soirée continues what has been an incredible fashion year for the Bronx native and her powerhouse styling duo. Just last month, the star set the internet ablaze when she donned a pair of towering cherry red thigh-high boots by designer Carolin Holzhuber in her “Enough (Miami)” music video. The unbelievable sculptural footwear featured an estimated 10-inch heel and platform.
And who could forget Cardi’s breathtaking arrival at the 2023 Met Gala, where she paid tribute to the evening’s honoree, the late Karl Lagerfeld? The rapper shut down the red carpet in a custom Chenpeng Studio gown with white latex camellia appliqués and a quilted skirt—a daring and dazzling nod to the iconic Chanel designer.
While reflecting on her working relationship with Carter, who she has collaborated with since 2017, Cardi opened up about the obstacles they have faced breaking into the exclusive fashion world. “There are so many obstacles against us,” she shared. “For example, this body is not meant for a size 2…It was not easy, but we make it look easy. Our door was closed many times, but we’re here because we do it well.”
With her fearless fashion sense and ability to consistently raise the stakes on any red carpet, there’s no denying that Cardi B has more than earned her place as one of Hollywood’s reigning style icons. We can’t wait to see what showstopping look she has in store for us next.
