Janelle Monae oozes glamor in a dazzling black dress as she wins the gong for Best Musician at the Harper’s Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards
Janelle Monae oozed glamor in a dazzling black dress as she attended the Harper’s Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards on Tuesday evening.
The American singer-songwriter, 37, turned heads at the star-studded ceremony at London’s most iconic hotel when she arrived at Claridge’s.
Janelle was fortunate to win the Musician Award for her exceptional talent, presented by Olivia Colman.
And to celebrate her win, Janelle posed with the glass gong on the carpet after the ceremony.
She looked effortlessly stylish in the plunging black dress, accentuating her slim physique with the flared waist details.
Wow: Janelle Monae, 37, oozed glamor in a dazzling black dress as she attended the Harper’s Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards on Tuesday night
Glamorous: The American singer-songwriter turned heads at the star-studded ceremony at London’s most iconic hotel as she arrived at Claridge’s
Proud: Janelle was fortunate enough to win the Musician Award for her exceptional talent, presented by Olivia Colman
The statement bustier has detailed details such as a horseshoe, decorated with pearls and studs.
Janelle uniquely swept her hair back in one motion and paired her outfit with a matching mother-of-pearl handbag.
Launched in 2007, the famous evening celebrates women in the worlds of fashion, film, music, art, philanthropy, activism and literature.
Janelle recently stunned on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar December/January issue, prior to receiving the Musician Award, held in collaboration with Harry Winston.
In addition to the shoot, she spoke about their personal and musical evolution, culminating in the release of their genre-defying recent album The Age of Pleasure.
She said: ‘Dancing is one of my love languages.
‘When you leave here, you will be reborn. I don’t make the rules! I just break them.”
Following her outing, fans recently joked that Janelle had surpassed this year’s queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum.
Gorgeous: She looked effortlessly stylish in the plunging black dress, accentuating her slim physique with the flared waist details
Exceptional: The lace corset top showed off her toned back as she posed in the mirror at the event
Stunning: She admired her reflection as she stared into the mirror
Congratulations: And to celebrate her win, Janelle posed with the glass gong on the carpet after the ceremony
Detail: The statement bustier has detailed details such as a horseshoe, decorated with pearls and studs
Hilarious: Janelle hilariously posed with her glass award as she received it
Glam: Janelle swept her hair back in a unique way and paired her outfit with a matching clutch from Peal
Shocked: Janelle playfully adopted a surprised expression as she proudly held her award
Pals: She posed next to Arsema Thomas, who stunned in a striking bright red suit
Stunner: Janelle recently wowed on the cover of the December/January issue of Harper’s Bazaar, before receiving the Musician Award, held in association with Harry Winston
Wow: In addition to the shoot, she spoke about their personal and musical evolution, culminating in the release of their genre-defying recent album The Age of Pleasure
The December/January issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK will be available in stores from November 8
The singer stole the spotlight by dressing up as a chameleon in an incredible full-body transformation after turning heads with her looks from previous years as The Grinch and Diva Plavalaguna.
Known for ‘winning Halloween’ with her ensembles, Heidi went like a peacock with a huge entourage to her annual star-studded bash Heidiween this year.
But Janelle is hot on her heels after impressing with her animal-inspired outfit featuring a large suit, tail and prosthetic head.
Those on Twitter have now said she shaded Heidi, as one wrote: “Janelle Monáe is really coming for Heidi Klum for the best Halloween costumes.”
Another said, “Heidi Klum has passed the baton,” while a third wrote, “Janelle Monáe > Heidi Klum.”
Someone else wrote: ‘Janelle Monae tries to give Heidi Klum a Halloween costume contest…’
A fifth said: ‘I’m here for Heidi Klum’s Halloween crown!’