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!

Published

September 27, 2023

Photo: Getty Images Jacopo Raule / Contributor

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?

Issa Rae

Issa Rae arriving at the Marni show.

Saint Jhn

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Rapper Saint Jhn outside of the Marni show

Quavo

Photo: Getty Images Pascal Le Segretain / Staff

Migos rapper Quavo arrives to watch the Marni show.

Yara Shahidi

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Yara Shahidi attends the photocall for Christian Dior.

Usher

Usher in a sea of polka dots at Marni.

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu mixed and matched patterns for the Marni show.

Damson Idris

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

Aya Nakamura

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

Shay

Music artist Shay in this relaxed shirt dress in Paris.

Thuso Mbedu

Actress Thuso Mbedu looking fabulous for the Christian Dior show.

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson

Photo: Getty Images Valentina Frugiuele / Contributor

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

Aurora Anthony

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

Justine Skye

Photo: Getty Images Pierre Suu / Contributor

Singer Justine Skye for the Acne Studios show in Paris.

Jordyn Woods

Jordyn Woods looks gorgeous in this green dress!

Ichon

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

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