Issa Rae Is Absolutely Flawless in Ozwald Boateng at the 2025 Met Gala
Issa Rae is at the 2025 Met Gala looking absolutely unreal. The actor arrived on the red carpet for "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" and interpreted the "Tailored for You" dress code with a gorgeous tailored, three-piece suit by British-Ghanaian designer Ozwald Boateng.
If you think Issa's just wearing a plain black suit, think again. (Not that there would be anything wrong if she was!) Upon closer inspection, the black fabric appears patterned, giving it a hypnotic, textured effect.
Speaking to Fits from the Streets before hitting the carpet, the actor described her look as 'dandy, West African style.' When asked what she thought of the Superfine theme, Issa responded, 'It's iconic, it's going to be so black.'
Before arriving at the Met Gala, Issa shared a 'Get Ready With Me' video on her Instagram, showing off her skin prep with Merit. In the video, Issa teased that she might be wearing two looks this night, so consider us sitting on the edge of our seats.
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"I prefer stress-free outfits," Issa recently told Marie Claire. "When I'm in creative mode, I don't like to think too much about what I'm wearing, so I'm very much into jeans and T-shirts. I have a slew of these form-fitting, long-sleeve shirts that I can wear with any jeans, so I don't have to think about it while I'm out for the day. I've gotten better at knowing what works for me—what looks good on my body type and what makes me feel most confident. It all goes hand in hand. Feeling good makes me more inclined to take risks and, you know, play around with my style because that's part of the fun. Fashion is about how you present yourself to the world, so I ask myself that question every day. I want that to be reflected and to feel confident in who I am."
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