What Black Celebs Are Wearing to Paris Fashion Week 2023

Issa Rae, Quavo, Yara Shahidi, and more celebs are killin’ it in the Paris streets!

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Paris Fashion Week is here and Black celebs are ditching the neutrals and boring patterns! So far we are seeing plenty of color, textures, and creativity this week. Black actors, singers, and journalists are showing us all the trends to look forward to in the spring and summer 0f 2024. Who else is looking forward to the polka-dot comeback?

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Issa Rae

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Issa Rae arriving at the Marni show.

Saint Jhn

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Rapper Saint Jhn outside of the Marni show

Quavo

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Migos rapper Quavo arrives to watch the Marni show.

Yara Shahidi

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Yara Shahidi attends the photocall for Christian Dior.

Usher

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Usher in a sea of polka dots at Marni.

Erykah Badu

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Erykah Badu mixed and matched patterns for the Marni show.

Damson Idris

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Actor Damson Idris looks handsome as always during Paris Fashion Week.

Aya Nakamura

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Aya Nakamura wearing this stunning blue outfit to the Marni event.

Shay

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Music artist Shay in this relaxed shirt dress in Paris.

Thuso Mbedu

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Actress Thuso Mbedu looking fabulous for the Christian Dior show.

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson

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Gabriella Karefa-Johnson walking around Paris in this streetwear-esque outfit.

Aurora Anthony

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Aurora Anthony in this lovely plaid coat and fuzzy shoes for the Marni show

Justine Skye

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Singer Justine Skye for the Acne Studios show in Paris.

Jordyn Woods

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Jordyn Woods looks gorgeous in this green dress!

Ichon

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French singer Ichon paired the popular Tabi shoes with this color outfit!

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