Kelly Rowland, A$AP Rocky, and several other fashionable ladies and gents were honored Tuesday night (Sept. 5) at the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Show and Style Awards.
Taking place at the world famous Apollo Theater, the style-forward presentation not only welcomed New York Fashion Week back to the city, but was also held in honor of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, according to the official website.
Rowland accepted her award for Fashion Icon Of The Year in a stunning white strapless corset with a plunging neckline, pairing it with black, drop-down skirt complete with a high slit and train.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Kelly Rowland accepts the Fashion Icon of the Year Award onstage during the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
The singer took to Instagram to share a video of the full look and to express her appreciation for the honor.
“Thank You @harlemsfashionrow for my award! I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for my Fashion ICON award! Thank You @brandicedaniel and your team!! I am beyond honored! ♥️ Thank You!!!! THANK YOU!!”
Rowland accepted the award from her husband, Tim Witherspoon, whom she married in 2014. “My husband is the greatest human I know!! I love you @timspoon!!!,” she added to her Instagram post.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Tim Weatherspoon (L) presents the Fashion Icon of the Year Award to Kelly Rowland onstage during 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Harlem’s own A$AP Rocky returned to his home turf to receive the Virgil Abloh Award, recognizing individuals who embody Abloh’s spirit, brilliance and vision through contributions to culture, community and innovation.
The award notably was first introduced last year to honor the late designer. Issa Rae became the award’s first recipient during the 2022 ceremony.
“Virgil designed my first album cover and my first tour,” Rocky revealed during his acceptance speech. “To be a trendsetter, it takes a lot of balls, and excuse my French, you feel me?”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: A$AP Rocky attends 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
The Uptown spitter rocked a pair of black, pleated pants along with a white button up and a cream-colored cardigan with black-stripes, as well as a black and yellow-checkered tie and sequin hair clips.
Other award recipients for the evening included WAYMAN+MIKAH winning Stylists of the Year, photographer Johnny Nunez taking home the Hip-Hop Trailblazer Award, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson winning Editor of the Year, and Stella Jean winning Designer of the Year.
Check out snaps of Dapper Dan, Tamron Hall and more from the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Show and Style Awards below.
Tamron Hall attends the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row fashion show and style awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)
Sergio Hudson attends the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row fashion show and style awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)
Dapper Dan attends the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row fashion show and style awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)
Guest attends the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row fashion show and style awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. at Harlem’s Fashion Row Style Awards and Fashion Show at the Apollo Theatre on September 5, 2023 in Harlem, New York City. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)
Kaitlyn Gilliam attends the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row fashion show and style awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. at Harlem’s Fashion Row Style Awards and Fashion Show at the Apollo Theatre on September 5, 2023 in Harlem, New York City. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)
Nicole Davis and Allison Bennett at Harlem’s Fashion Row Style Awards and Fashion Show at the Apollo Theatre on September 5, 2023 in Harlem, New York City. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Gabriella Karefa-Johnson accepts the Editor of the Year Award onstage during the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Johnny Nunez accepts the Hip Hop Trailblazer Award onstage during the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Micah McDonald and Wayman Bannerman accept the Stylists of the Year Award onstage during 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Tamron Hall speaks onstage during the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Designer Nicole Benefield (C) walks the runway during 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Designer Megan Smith (C) attends 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: DJ Doug E. Fresh performs during the 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Designer Aaron Potts walks the runway during attends 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Designer Aaron Potts walks the runway during attends 16th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards at The Apollo Theater on September 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
