Who Are The Most Fashionable Black Characters Of All Time?

Black fashion has had an enormous impact on TV shows and movies over the years. No matter your generation, there are endless characters who have set trends and given us incredible style moments we still love to this day.

Three women in distinct outfits: Hilary from "Fresh Prince" in a red jacket with a hat, Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice," in a long-sleeve top and jeans, and Nakia from "Black Panther" in a textured sleeveless dress
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So, we want to know: Who are the most fashionable Black TV and movie characters of all time?

Yara Shahidi in "Grown-Ish" wearing a leopard print top and statement earrings
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You might, of course, think of icons like Hilary Banks from Fresh Prince, who had her classy, rich girl aesthetic down to a tee.

Hilary wearing a structured blazer and hat on left; right: In a chic, color-blocked blazer and skirt, seated and smiling
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Perhaps you love the more casual street style that Will embodied — like, those color combos were truly unforgettable.

Two images of Will in casual '90s fashion: one with a color-block vest over an orange shirt, the other in an oversized color-block shirt and cap
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Maybe you adore the preppy style of Dionne from Clueless.

Two people wearing stylish plaid outfits pose outdoors, evoking a 1990s fashion vibe. One wears a hat with a feather
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Or perhaps you love the funky looks of the one-and-only Raven Baxter from That's So Raven.

Raven posing in colorful, patterned outfits with playful expressions and hairstyle
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Or the similarly bold looks of Eve from Life-Size.

Eve smiling with glam makeup; then her standing in an office wearing a stylish, professional outfit with a skirt and pearl necklace
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Perhaps you think of characters from more recent movies and shows, like Issa from Insecure...

Issa on left: wearing a patterned blazer; right: wearing a striped blazer, patterned top, and hoop earrings
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...Tish and her timeless outfits from If Beale Street Could Talk...

Two images: Left, Tish in a patterned shirt and headscarf; right, in a paisley dress
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...Or Nakia and her incredible afrofuturistic looks from Black Panther.

Left: Nakia in an off-shoulder dress holding a clutch; right: In a neon-colored dress
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The list is truly endless. In the comments below, tell us who YOU think are the most fashionable Black TV and movie characters of all time — and be sure to explain why you love their style. If you prefer to remain anonymous, feel free to use this Google form. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.

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