With the launch of the Time’s Up initiative targeting sexual harassment, the majority of the stars at the Golden Globes opted to wear all-black as a form of solidarity. The subdued color palette resulted in an appropriate sense of uniformity, but a truly great dress always stands out from the crowd. When Issa Rae arrived on the red carpet in Prabal Gurung’s liquid chiffon gown, she couldn’t help but make an impression. With its plunging neckline and thigh-high slit, the dress evoked sex appeal while keeping with the night’s overarching theme. Accented by floral ruffles on the shoulders and a dramatic train that caught the light, Rae’s look was a perfect combination of sultry and stately.
Striking the right balance at an event where the stakes were especially high was no small feat, but Rae’s ensemble managed it. With a portion of its sales going to #TIMESUP, her dress took the idea of socially conscious dressing one step further, which appealed to both Rae and Gurung. Taking to Instagram post-show to share a quote from the star, Gurung posted an update that summed up both the look and the motivation behind it. “There’s a new resolve, and it feels like even with the action points that we have with the legal defense fund, and making agencies employ more women in positions of power, that it feels like this can actually get done,” said Rae. “So it’s more than just a color. It’s more than just wearing black. We’re about that action.”
