Hello, Barbie Rae! This iconic figure has graced our screens for long enough that no one can miss her incredible style. Allow us to introduce Jo-Issa Rae Diop, professionally known and credited as Issa Rae. She was born on Jan. 12, 1985, and is a Senegalese-American actress, writer, and producer.
Rae initially gained public attention through her YouTube web series,
“Awkward Black Girl.”
She continued to develop her presence on YouTube, creating various short films, web series, and other creative content through her channel. Some of her notable shows on the channel include
“Ratchet Piece Theater,”
“The ‘F’ Word,”
“Roomieloverfriends,”
and
“The Choir,”
Which highlight African-American experiences often not depicted in mainstream media.
In an interview with Teen Vogue, Issa Rae spoke about her personal style, saying,
“I’m going to look how I want to look, it’s going to be on my own terms. If people criticize my look, it really does not matter to me. It’s about how I feel.”
Here are a few of our favorite looks by this talented filmmaker:
Recently, Issa Rae was honored at the Harlem Fashion Row as the first recipient of the prestigious Virgil Abloh Award.
#Clique, which of these styles resonates with your own personal style?
