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Oprah Winfrey colour blocks in Brunello Cucinelli.
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Oprah Winfrey colour blocks in Brunello Cucinelli.
Danielle Brooks dons Christian Siriano.
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Danielle Brooks dons Christian Siriano.
Marisa Tomei makes a statement in an ornate Simone Rocha gown.
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Marisa Tomei makes a statement in an ornate Simone Rocha gown.
Alfre Woodard attends the American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala honouring Misty Copeland at David Geffen Hall in a luxe kaftan.
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Alfre Woodard attends the American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala honouring Misty Copeland at David Geffen Hall in a luxe kaftan.
Hannah Bronfman wears a black lace dress from One Of, inspired by the three-part ‘Woolf Works’ ballet.
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Hannah Bronfman wears a black lace dress from One Of, inspired by the three-part ‘Woolf Works’ ballet.
Ilana Glazer dons an oversized white suit.
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Ilana Glazer dons an oversized white suit.
Misty Copeland graced the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala in a stunning Carolina Herrera gown, marking her emotional farewell performance with the company.
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Misty Copeland graced the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala in a stunning Carolina Herrera gown, marking her emotional farewell performance with the company.
Iman’s Nardos Design silver sculptural gown with floral appliques and sleek bob is an ode to old Hollywood.
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Iman’s Nardos Design silver sculptural gown with floral appliques and sleek bob is an ode to old Hollywood.
Taye Diggs shows off his preppy style with a navy blazer, tan trousers and polka dot bow tie.
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Taye Diggs shows off his preppy style with a navy blazer, tan trousers and polka dot bow tie.
Nicole Ari Parker is on point, pairing her peach satin dress with Christian Louboutin’s Cassia Nodo pump in black crepe satin, a stiletto-inspired pointe shoe.
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Nicole Ari Parker is on point, pairing her peach satin dress with Christian Louboutin’s Cassia Nodo pump in black crepe satin, a stiletto-inspired pointe shoe.
Veteran actress and dancer Debbie Allen (left) and her sister, fellow veteran actress Phylicia Rashad, attend the American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala honouring Misty Copeland.
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Veteran actress and dancer Debbie Allen (left) and her sister, fellow veteran actress Phylicia Rashad, attend the American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala honouring Misty Copeland.
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It was a night of history, grace, and gratitude as Misty Copeland took her final bow with the American Ballet Theatre at its Fall Gala at David Geffen Hall in New York. The company made a rare exception, aligning its annual gala with the farewell of the trailblazing dancer whose decade as ABT’s first black female principal reshaped the institution’s legacy.

The audience — filled with stars and admirers — rose in celebration of Copeland’s artistry and influence. Jamaicans will remember her 2018 visit, when she performed and led workshops with Plié for the Arts and Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. Here are the highlights.