La To Paris: Black Excellence Shines At Fashion Week, Culturecon 2025, And More!

Global Glam: Black Stars Take Over Paris Fashion Week

Yo, it’s a straight-up takeover! Paris Fashion Week was serving major looks this October 2025, and our faves brought that SoCal swagger to the City of Light. Venus Williams was out there slayin’ at the Lacoste Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on October 5, while Pharrell Williams kept it cool at Comme des Garçons on October 4, rockin’ that creative genius vibe he’s known for.

Ice Spice turned up the heat at Vivienne Westwood on the same day, and Colman Domingo made jaws drop at Valentino’s show on October 5. Even Ty Dolla $ign and Ming Lee Simmons were spotted at VETEMENTS, reppin’ that West Coast-to-Paris energy. It’s like Hollywood Boulevard met the Champs-Élysées - pure magic!

Saint Jhn also joined the fashion frenzy at VETEMENTS on October 3, proving Black excellence doesn’t just walk the runway, it owns it. If you thought Paris was all croissants and berets, think again - our stars are redefining the game on a global scale.

Brooklyn Buzz: CultureCon 2025 Brings the Heat

Back on this side of the pond, Brooklyn was poppin’ with CultureCon 2025 at Duggal Greenhouse on October 4. This creative hub - think of it as the East Coast’s answer to Venice Beach’s artsy scene - drew heavy hitters like Taraji P. Henson, Ciara, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. They weren’t just there to show face; they were sparking convos that hit deep.

Sloane Stephens, Claressa Shields, and the cast of Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air’ (shoutout to Jabari Banks and Cassandra Freeman) were also in the mix, alongside Crystal Renee Hayslett and Gia Peppers, who joined Audible’s panel on genre-busting originals. It’s the kind of event that feels like a family cookout mixed with a TED Talk - real, raw, and inspiring.

“CultureCon is where ideas collide and magic happens - it’s like catching lightning in a bottle every year,” raved a local attendee, capturing the electric vibe of the day.

LA Lights Up: Gala Glam and Red Carpet Realness

Closer to home, LA was serving its own flavor of star power. On October 4, the HollyRod Foundation’s Annual DesignCare Gala at NYA EAST had Magic and Cookie Johnson stealing the spotlight, with Tina Knowles and Essence Atkins adding that extra Hollywood glow. Meanwhile, over at the David Geffen Theater, Brian Tyree Henry and Malika Andrews stunned at the screening of Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘After The Hunt.’

Let’s not forget Kamala Harris, who was honored with the NAACP 110th Spingarn Medal at a private residence on September 30. And just a day later, on October 1, Beverly Hills was the place to be as Mara Brock Akil headlined Hollywood Confidential’s ‘Forever Our Girlfriend’ event at Samuel Goldwyn Theater, joined by Eva Marcille, Brandee Evans, and Wendy Raquel Robinson. It’s that classic 90210 drama we live for!

From the Sunset Strip to the Valley, LA’s got that undeniable pull. Whether it’s a gala or a gritty screening, our celebs are keeping the City of Angels shining brighter than a Malibu sunset.

NYC Nights and Beyond: Starry Stops Across the Map

Over in NYC, Teyana Taylor and Ciara were drippin’ in elegance at De Beers’ ‘Desert Diamonds’ launch at Artechouse on October 3. That same day, Dwayne Johnson was choppin’ it up on ‘Sway In The Morning’ at SiriusXM Studios, while Taylor Polidore Williams celebrated ‘Beauty in Black’ Season 2 with a stop at the Empire State Building on October 2.

Kerry Washington kicked off CultureCon with Audible’s ‘Prophecy Season 2’ launch party in Harlem on September 30, bringing that uptown energy. And let’s give a shout to Winnie Harlow, who was living her best life at Atlantis The Royal’s Dolce&Gabbana x Ounass takeover in Dubai on October 5 - talk about global glow-up!

From Atlanta’s Tha Carter VI Tour with Lil Wayne and Reginae Carter on September 29 to Doechii’s fire performance at Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 4, our stars are everywhere. Add in the 2025 Living Legends Foundation Awards in ATL with Jimmy Jam, Da Brat, and Anthony Hamilton on October 3, and it’s clear - Black excellence doesn’t stop at state lines or oceans.

Why This Week Mattered

This week was a straight-up reminder that Black creativity and influence know no bounds. From the high-fashion runways of Paris to the grounded, soulful vibes of CultureCon in Brooklyn, our faves are shaping culture on every stage. It’s not just about the glitz - it’s the grit, the grind, and the glow that comes with it.

Whether they’re reppin’ LA at a gala, turning heads in NYC, or owning the spotlight overseas, these stars are proof that the hustle never sleeps. So, keep your eyes peeled - ‘cause if this week was any sign, the rest of 2025 is gonna be straight fire.

Got a fave moment from this star-studded lineup? Drop it in the comments and let us know who you’re stanning hardest right now. From the 405 to the world, we’re all in this together!