Issa Rae put on a leggy show when she arrived at the Harlem’s Fashion Row 15th Anniversary Fashion Show And Style Awards in New York on Tuesday night.
The Insecure star, 37, strolled the red carpet in a patterned long-sleeved mini dress with a chic high neck.
Issa is the first recipient of the Virgil Abloh Award, created to honor Louis Vuitton’s late artistic director, who passed away last year after a two-year battle with cancer.
Arrival: Issa Rae showed up leggy at Harlem’s Fashion Row 15th Anniversary Fashion Show And Style Awards in New York on Tuesday night
The award “celebrates like-minded individuals who embody Virgil’s spirit, brilliance and vision through invaluable contributions to culture, community and innovation,” according to a press release.
Issa styled her sexy mini with a pair of black leather sandals with a subtle heel.
Injecting a pop of bold color into her neutral-toned look, Issa rocked a bright orange manicure and neon green pedicure.
Her brunette hair flowed in pigtails down her back and sparkling statement rings adorned her chest and fingers.
Chic: The Insecure star, 37, strolled the red carpet in a patterned long-sleeved mini dress with a chic high neckline
She also wore a pair of silver hoop earrings.
The actress sported an ethereal glow on her flawless complexion and she drew attention to her eyes by sporting a pair of fluffy false lashes.
Issa was joined on the red carpet by fellow honorees Ade Samuel, Robin Givhan and Sergio Hudson.
Awardee: Issa is the first recipient of the Virgil Abloh Award, created in honor of the late Louis Vuitton Artistic Director, who passed away last year after a two-year battle with cancer
Front row: Issa sat in the front row for the fashion and awards ceremony, which was themed ‘Future’s Past’.
Sergio Hudson, founder of luxury ready-to-wear brand Sergio Hudson, took home the coveted designer-of-the-year gong.
Ade Samuel, who has dressed the likes of Mariah Carey and Black Panther star Letitia Wright, was named Stylist of the Year.
Robin Givhan, Pulitzer Prize winner and current fashion correspondent for The Daily Beast and Newsweek, was named Editor of the Year.
Sherri Shepherd was also present at the celebrations. The talk show host dazzled in a fuchsia dress with matching heels and glossy berry lipstick on her pout.
Pop of color: Injecting a pop of bold color into her neutral-toned look, Issa rocked a bright orange manicure and neon green pedicure
Adorned: Her brunette hair flowed in pigtails down her back and chest and her fingers were adorned with sparkling statement rings
Issa sat in the front row at the fashion and awards ceremony, which was themed ‘Future’s Past’.
A press release explained that this year’s event “presented the future of fashion, fueled by the untold story of countless contributions, sacrifices and innovations in fashion that inspire HFR to explore groundbreaking collaborations and promote Black-owned brands.” .
It also aimed to “support further advances for diversity, equality and inclusion in the fashion world”.
HFR hosted the show in partnership with LVMH, who presented the first-ever Virgil Abloh Award on Tuesday.
Winners: Issa was joined on the red carpet by fellow awardees Ade Samuel (pictured), Robin Givhan and Sergio Hudson. Ade Samuel, who has dressed the likes of Mariah Carey and Black Panther star Letitia Wright, was named Stylist of the Year
Achieved: Sergio Hudson, founder of luxury ready-to-wear brand Sergio Hudson, took home the coveted designer-of-the-year gong. Robin Givhan, Pulitzer Prize winner and current fashion correspondent for The Daily Beast and Newsweek, was named Editor of the Year
Although she was not present at the event, Janet Jackson received the ICON of the Year Award for her contributions to music, fashion, film and philanthropy.
In a statement, Brandice Daniel, CEO and founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row, said the goal this year is to recognize African American designers who have paved the way for today’s frontrunners in fashion.
“African Americans have a rich history in fashion, although many of their contributions to history have been buried or unrecognized. However, HFR would not exist without the work of black designers like Lois Alexander Lane, who founded the Harlem Institute of Fashion and the Black Fashion Museum.
“We wouldn’t exist either without the work of other fashion pioneers like Ann Lowe, Elizabeth Keckley and Eunice Johnson. We move into the future by reaching back to understand, honor and draw strength from our past,” she concluded.
Fabulous in fuchsia: Sherri Shepherd was also present at the celebrations. The talk show host dazzled in a fuchsia dress with matching heels and glossy berry lipstick on her pout
