Queen Latifah Wore Kilian Kerner To The 2026 BET Awards

Queen Latifah is known for her love of a dramatic cape, but she switched things up for the 2026 BET Awards.

The singer-actress, who took part in the tribute performance honouring Lauryn Hill, wore a Kilian Kerner Fall 2026 look.

I’m not entirely sure what the weather was doing in Los Angeles on Sunday. I once visited LA in June and was introduced to the phenomenon known as “June Gloom,” when cooler temperatures and overcast skies briefly replace the expected sunshine. Perhaps Queen Latifah dressed accordingly.

Or perhaps she was simply here for the drama.

I’m going with the latter.

This oversized cocoon jacket is one of those runway pieces that could easily overwhelm the wearer, but Queen Latifah carried it with complete confidence. The exaggerated proportions, rich texture and sculptural volume gave the look a commanding presence while still allowing her to shine through.

The sleek black gown underneath was exactly the right choice. Anything more elaborate would have competed with the jacket, whereas this created a clean foundation that allowed the outerwear to take centre stage. It also echoed Queen Latifah’s long-standing approach to red-carpet dressing: make one statement and let it speak for itself.

She may have skipped the cape this time, but she certainly didn’t leave the drama at home.

Stylists: Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald.

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