Celebrity Style

The Story Behind Tracee Ellis Ross’s Major Emmys Chanel Couture Dress

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    Marcia Hamilton pinning my cornrows while Fara Homidi for Chanel makes finishing touches to my makeup.

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    Fara brought lots of goodies from Chanel to create my beauty look for the Emmys.

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    The stunning detail of my hand-embroidered Chanel Haute Couture dress 💎😍

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    Karla Welch, my partner in style.

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    Roger Vivier clutch and shoes, and my custom Irene Neuwirth jewelry! Irene and Karla made magic with these earrings.

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    Thank-you flowers from Chanel! It was an honor to wear this gorgeous couture creation.

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    Taking a moment of solitude for gratitude before I head to the Emmys.

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    Feelin’ like a million bucks! So in love with this look! Thank you, Chanel, Irene Neuwirth, Roger Vivier, Karla Welch, Fara Homidi, and Marcia Hamilton!