Teyana Taylor Brings Maximalist Drama in All-Black Cong Tri at 2026 Oscar Nominees Luncheon

Teyana Taylor Makes Monochrome Magic at the 2026 Oscar Nominees Luncheon

We’re still weeks away from the 2026 Academy Awards, but awards season officially hit another milestone yesterday as this year’s nominees gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles for the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon—and, of course, the iconic “class photo.”

Among the A-list lineup—Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Chloé Zhao, Yorgos Lanthimos—was first-time nominee Teyana Taylor, who continues to dominate this awards season. Fresh off her Golden Globe win for One Battle After Another, the Best Supporting Actress nominee arrived ready to make a statement.

And she did.

All Black, All Texture, All Drama

Taylor stepped out in an all-black Cong Tri ensemble that proved monochrome doesn’t have to mean minimal. The look leaned heavily into texture and structure rather than color, giving it a layered, fashion-forward edge.

The foundation began with a silky, unbuttoned black button-down shirt—fluid and slightly undone, adding a hint of nonchalance to the otherwise high-drama outfit. Below, she wore a sheer gathered skirt that played with movement and transparency, creating contrast against the sleek silk top. The skirt’s soft volume balanced the tailored feel of the shirt, giving the silhouette depth.

But the true headline moment? The cape.

Draped over her shoulders was a long, floor-grazing cape entirely covered in oversized black sequins. Each disc caught the light with every step, adding subtle shimmer without breaking the monochrome theme. It was bold, theatrical, and unapologetically glamorous—the kind of outerwear that makes a luncheon feel like a runway.

She finished the look with black platform sandals that grounded the drama with height and edge.

Beauty That Matches the Mood

Taylor didn’t hold back in the glam department either. She opted for a dark, dramatic makeup look featuring sharp winged eyeliner and ultra-long lashes that framed her eyes beautifully. Her complexion stayed matte and sculpted, keeping the focus on the intensity of the eye makeup.

Accessories were equally intentional: layered necklaces added dimension at the neckline, while chunky rings brought a bit of rocker energy to the look. The overall effect? Confident, powerful, and entirely her own.

A Star in Her Awards Season Era

From her Golden Globe win to now standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Hollywood’s biggest names in the Oscar class photo, Taylor is clearly having a career-defining year. And if her luncheon look is any indication, she’s not dialing down the fashion anytime soon.

Black may be classic—but in Teyana Taylor’s hands, it’s anything but predictable.