Issa Rae Style - Issa Rae's Best Style Moments
September 20, 2020
BAZAAR.comIssa Rae wears an orange Sergio Hudson dress while showing BAZAAR.com how she prepared for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
February 29, 2020
Jerritt Clark//Getty ImagesIssa Rae spoke at the groundbreaking event for Destination Crenshaw, an outdoor museum in Los Angeles that celebrates Black culture. She wore a pleated color-blocked dress with beige heeled sandals.
February 12, 2020
Raymond Hall//Getty ImagesRae attended the Michael Kors show at New York Fashion Week in a pussy-bow dress with a ruffle skirt and handbag by the designer.
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February 6, 2020
David Livingston//Getty ImagesRae brought flamenco flair to the 13th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards luncheon in a bright orange dress with an asymmetrical hem and gold clutch by Tadashi Shoji.
January 25, 2020
Aaron J. Thornton//Getty ImagesRae arrived at the A Lowkey Conversation event at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. She wore bright red matching separates under a flowing coat.
November 17, 2019
Gabe Ginsberg//Getty ImagesIssa Rae walked the green carpet at the Soul Train Awards at Orleans Arena wearing a yellow dress with cutouts at the hips by Dion Lee.
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October 14, 2019
Amy Sussman//Getty ImagesRae arrived at the 2019 ELLE Women in Hollywood at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in a long-sleeve, form-hugging yellow dress with a high slit.
July 31, 2019
NBC//Getty ImagesRae appeared on the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon wearing a copper suit and silver pumps.
June 23, 2019
Cindy Ord//Getty ImagesRae attended an event in New York, wearing a long-sleeve white dress with an eye-catching print.
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June 6, 2019
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin//Getty ImagesRae attended the American Film Institute's 47th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Denzel Washington in a pink, Grecian-style dress with a plunging neckline by Zuhair Murad.
May 13, 2019
Bennett Raglin//Getty ImagesRae attended the 2019 Webby Awards in New York in a cobalt-blue dress that cinched at the waist with a black leather belt.
April 8, 2019
Paul Archuleta//Getty ImagesRae pumped up the volume at the premiere of Little in Westwood, California. She wore a black sequin minidress with exaggerated sleeves.
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April 2, 2019
JNI/Star Max//Getty ImagesRae should teach lessons on color blocking. While promoting her film, Little, in New York, the actress wore a violet top and matching trousers under an orange coat.
March 30, 2019
Frazer Harrison//Getty ImagesRae attends the 50th NAACP Image Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California in a yellow Grecian dress by Oscar de la Renta.
September 19, 2018
RB/Bauer-Griffin//Getty ImagesWhile walking on the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles, Rae rocked patterned pants and a Kelly green top.
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September 17, 2018
John Shearer//Getty ImagesRae looked ethereal at the 70th Emmy Awards, where she wore a flowing sky-blue dress that featured embroidery on the bodice over matching pants.
September 14, 2018
Jerod Harris//Getty ImagesBefore the 70th Emmys, Rae attended a party at Kimpton La Peer Hotel in a crop top and matching skirt that both featured a vibrant print.
September 13, 2018
Taylor Hill//Getty ImagesRae certainly dressed for the occasion when she attended the 2018 Diamond Ball in New York, wearing a glittering metallic dress.
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September 7, 2018
Charley Gallay//Getty ImagesRae stopped by DIRECTV House event during the Toronto International Film Festival in a sporty dress.
August 8, 2018
Josiah Kamau//Getty ImagesRae sizzled on the streets of New York in a hot-pink body-con dress and white heeled sandals.
Barry Samaha is the former style commerce editor at Esquire, where he covered all things fashion and grooming. Previously, he was an editor at Harper’s Bazaar, Surface, and WWD, along with overseeing editorial content at Tod’s Group. He has also written for The Daily Beast, Coveteur, Departures, Paper, Bustle Group, Forbes, and many more. He is based in New York City and can't seem to find enough closet space for all his shoes.
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