Lupita Nyong’o’s Liquid Gold Lips Just Shut Down the CFDA Awards Red Carpet

Forever a red carpet beauty rule-breaker, Lupita Nyong’o pulled out all the stops to look more luminous—and golden—than ever before at the 2018 CFDA Awards.

Wearing a custom, thigh-skimming Versace bustier gown and matching plume-embroidered choker, her hair smoothed and woven back into a voluminous ponytail with plait detail at the base, the Black Panther star captured attention with her pillowy, liquid gold mouth. Makeup artist Nick Barose, who says he found inspiration from vampy female villains on screen such as Empress Phoenix in the 2006 Chinese epic Curse of the Golden Flower, swiped a slick of Lancôme’s L'absolu Gloss in shimmery deep bronze Vertige, then pressed metallic "Kissed By Gold" pigment into the center of the lips, blending it to gradiated, oil-slicked effect. With her luminous glow, matte winged liner, and party-ready pout, Nyong’o not only tapped into the gilded flashes seen on the fall runway runway (Chanel! Thom Browne! Comme des Garçons!), but made the case for more-is-more makeup as only she can.

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<h1 class="title">Alessandra Ambrosio</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Alessandra Ambrosio

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<h1 class="title">Trevor Noah</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Trevor Noah

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<h1 class="title">Carmen Carrera</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Carmen Carrera

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<h1 class="title">Jean Campbell in Narciso Rodriguez</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jean Campbell in Narciso Rodriguez

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<h1 class="title">Vera Wang</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Vera Wang

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<h1 class="title">Diane Guerrero</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Diane Guerrero

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<h1 class="title">Philip Lim and Kehlani</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Philip Lim and Kehlani

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<h1 class="title">Vic Mensa</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Vic Mensa

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<h1 class="title">Virgil Abloh</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Virgil Abloh

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<h1 class="title">Cynthia Erivo in custom Lela Rose and Eva Fehren jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Cynthia Erivo in custom Lela Rose and Eva Fehren jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Winnie Harlow</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Winnie Harlow

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<h1 class="title">Tommy Hilfiger, Dee Ocleppo and Lewis Hamilton</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Tommy Hilfiger, Dee Ocleppo and Lewis Hamilton

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<h1 class="title">Roberto Rossellini in Sies Marjan</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Roberto Rossellini in Sies Marjan

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<h1 class="title">Laura Love in Gabriela Hearst</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Laura Love in Gabriela Hearst

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<h1 class="title">Elsa Hosk</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Elsa Hosk

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<h1 class="title">Kaia Gerber in Alexander Wang</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kaia Gerber in Alexander Wang

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<h1 class="title">Carmen Dell'Orefice</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Carmen Dell'Orefice

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<h1 class="title">Donna Karan</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Donna Karan

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<h1 class="title">Lara Stone</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lara Stone

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<h1 class="title">Toni Garrn</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Toni Garrn

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<h1 class="title">Brooke Shields</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Brooke Shields

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<h1 class="title">Constance Jablonski</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Constance Jablonski

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<h1 class="title">Rosario Dawson</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Rosario Dawson

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<h1 class="title">Kourtney Kardashian in Christian Siriano</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kourtney Kardashian in Christian Siriano

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<h1 class="title">Sara Sampaio</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Sara Sampaio

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<h1 class="title">Lupita Nyong'o in Versace</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lupita Nyong'o in Versace

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<h1 class="title">Jasmine Sanders in Vera Wang Collection</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jasmine Sanders in Vera Wang Collection

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<h1 class="title">Bria Vinaite in Sies Marjan</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Bria Vinaite in Sies Marjan

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<h1 class="title">Ciara</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Ciara

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<h1 class="title">Jordan Barrett</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jordan Barrett

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<h1 class="title">BØRNS in Sies Marjan</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

BØRNS in Sies Marjan

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<h1 class="title">Lineisy Montero in Sies Marjan</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lineisy Montero in Sies Marjan

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<h1 class="title">Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Seinfeld in Narciso Rodriguez</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Seinfeld in Narciso Rodriguez

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<h1 class="title">Cate Blanchett in Monse</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Cate Blanchett in Monse

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<h1 class="title">Kim Kardashian West</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kim Kardashian West

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<h1 class="title">Naomi Campbell in Calvin Klein and Tiffany & Co. jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Naomi Campbell in Calvin Klein and Tiffany & Co. jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Amandla Stenberg in Rosie Assoulin</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Amandla Stenberg in Rosie Assoulin

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<h1 class="title">Emily Ratajkowski in Brock Collection</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Emily Ratajkowski in Brock Collection

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<h1 class="title">Donatella Versace</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Donatella Versace

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<h1 class="title">Joan Smalls in Brandon Maxwell</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Joan Smalls in Brandon Maxwell

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<h1 class="title">Camila Mendes in Reem Acra, Nicholas Kirkwood shoes, and Atelier Swarovski jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Camila Mendes in Reem Acra, Nicholas Kirkwood shoes, and Atelier Swarovski jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Gigi Gorgeous</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Gigi Gorgeous

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<h1 class="title">Whoopi Goldberg in Christian Siriano</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Whoopi Goldberg in Christian Siriano

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<h1 class="title">Gigi Hadid in Versace, Stuart Weitzman shoes and EF earrings</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Gigi Hadid in Versace, Stuart Weitzman shoes and EF earrings

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<h1 class="title">Ashley Graham in Vera Wang Bridal</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Ashley Graham in Vera Wang Bridal

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<h1 class="title">Issa Rae in Pyer Moss</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Issa Rae in Pyer Moss

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<h1 class="title">Victor Cruz in Black Vera Wang</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Victor Cruz in Black Vera Wang

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<h1 class="title">Michael Kors</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Michael Kors

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<h1 class="title">Soo Joo Park</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Soo Joo Park

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<h1 class="title">Nina Dobrev in Jonathan Simkhai</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Nina Dobrev in Jonathan Simkhai

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<h1 class="title">Chanel Iman in custom Nicole Miller</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Chanel Iman in custom Nicole Miller

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<h1 class="title">Daria Strokous in Jonathan Simkhai</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Daria Strokous in Jonathan Simkhai

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<h1 class="title">Keith Lieberthal and Julianna Margulies in Narciso Rodriguez</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Keith Lieberthal and Julianna Margulies in Narciso Rodriguez

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<h1 class="title">Katherine Langford in Prabal Gurung and Tasaki Jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Katherine Langford in Prabal Gurung and Tasaki Jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Laura Harrier in Sies Marjan</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Laura Harrier in Sies Marjan

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<h1 class="title">Grace Elizabeth in Michael Kors Collection and Chopard jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Grace Elizabeth in Michael Kors Collection and Chopard jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Jourdan Dunn in Michael Kors Collection</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jourdan Dunn in Michael Kors Collection

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<h1 class="title">Julia Garner in Sies Marjan</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Julia Garner in Sies Marjan

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<h1 class="title">Kendall Jenner in Alexandre Vauthier and Jimmy Choo shoes</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kendall Jenner in Alexandre Vauthier and Jimmy Choo shoes

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<h1 class="title">Linda Fargo</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Linda Fargo

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<h1 class="title">Amber Heard in Michael Kors Collection and Eva Fehren jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Amber Heard in Michael Kors Collection and Eva Fehren jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Mia Moretti</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Mia Moretti

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<h1 class="title">Stacey Bendet</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Stacey Bendet

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<h1 class="title">Diane von Furstenberg</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Diane von Furstenberg

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<h1 class="title">Kit Keenen</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kit Keenen

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<h1 class="title">Lily Aldridge in Brock Collection</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lily Aldridge in Brock Collection

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<h1 class="title">Sarah Paulson in Brock Collection, Chloe Gosselin shoes and Irene Neuwirth jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Sarah Paulson in Brock Collection, Chloe Gosselin shoes and Irene Neuwirth jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Lais Ribeiro in Cushnie et Ochs</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lais Ribeiro in Cushnie et Ochs

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<h1 class="title">Steven Kolb</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Steven Kolb

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<h1 class="title">Lili Reinhart in Brock Collection</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lili Reinhart in Brock Collection

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<h1 class="title">Leomie Anderson in Milly and Chopard jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Leomie Anderson in Milly and Chopard jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Dilone</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Dilone

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<h1 class="title">Dianna Agron in Monse</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Dianna Agron in Monse

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<h1 class="title">Rachel Zoe</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Rachel Zoe

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<h1 class="title">Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen

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<h1 class="title">Eva Chen in Altuzarra</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Eva Chen in Altuzarra

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<h1 class="title">Diane Lane in Gabriela Hearst</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Diane Lane in Gabriela Hearst

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<h1 class="title">Eve Hewson in Eva Fehren jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Eve Hewson in Eva Fehren jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Altuzarra</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Altuzarra

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<h1 class="title">Olivia Culpo in Rebecca Minkoff</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Olivia Culpo in Rebecca Minkoff

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<h1 class="title">Rebecca Minkoff</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Rebecca Minkoff

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<h1 class="title">Claire Danes in Narciso Rodriguez and Eva Fehren jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Claire Danes in Narciso Rodriguez and Eva Fehren jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Devon Windsor</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Devon Windsor

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<h1 class="title">Karlie Kloss in Jason Wu and Atelier Swarovski jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Karlie Kloss in Jason Wu and Atelier Swarovski jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Josephine Skriver in Zuhair Murad and Sarah Flint shoes</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Josephine Skriver in Zuhair Murad and Sarah Flint shoes

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<h1 class="title">Kathryn Newton</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kathryn Newton

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<h1 class="title">Madeline Brewer in custom Tanya Taylor</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Madeline Brewer in custom Tanya Taylor

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<h1 class="title">Irina Shayk in Diane von Furstenberg</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Irina Shayk in Diane von Furstenberg

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<h1 class="title">Tracee Ellis Ross in Carolina Herrera and Tiffany & Co. jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Tracee Ellis Ross in Carolina Herrera and Tiffany & Co. jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Maddie Ziegler in Tiffany & Co. jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Maddie Ziegler in Tiffany & Co. jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Busy Philipps in Christian Siriano and Tiffany & Co. jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Busy Philipps in Christian Siriano and Tiffany & Co. jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Martha Hunt in Thom Browne and Atelier Swarovski jewelry</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Martha Hunt in Thom Browne and Atelier Swarovski jewelry

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<h1 class="title">Kenneth Cole</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kenneth Cole

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<h1 class="title">Delaney Tarr in Diane von Furstenberg</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Delaney Tarr in Diane von Furstenberg

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<h1 class="title">Candice Huffine in Gabriela Hearst</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Candice Huffine in Gabriela Hearst

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<h1 class="title">Shanina Shaik in Kobi Halperin</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Shanina Shaik in Kobi Halperin

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