Nicole Ari Parker’s Style Through the Years: From Y2K Fashion Trends to Her ‘And Just Like That’ Era
Nicole Ari Parker has recently graced the screens in bold colors and prints while in-character as elite New Yorker Lisa Todd Wexley in the Max series “And Just Like That,” the follow-up to “Sex and the City.” However, the actress is also known for her personal style — she’s stepped out in a range of striking outfits over the years, arriving at red carpets, galas and myriad other industry events with her distinctive flair for fashion on display.
From the premiere of the 2002 rom-com “Brown Sugar” to the debut of “And Just Like That,” Parker has showcased her evolving sartorial taste over the course of more than two decades. From the early 2000s to now, here’s a closer look at Parker’s style evolution over the years.
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2002 “Brown Sugar” Premiere
In October 2002, Parker attended the premiere of “Brown Sugar” — in which she and her now-husband Boris Kodjoe both play supporting roles — wearing a navy pinstripe vest with matching suit pants. She rounded out the look with a chunky necklace and pointed footwear.
2007 Ebony Pre-Oscars Celebration
Parker wore a beige and pink sequined dress to the Ebony pre-Oscars celebration at Jim Henson Studios in February 2007. With an animal print and floral design, the intricate dress was detailed with beaded fringe swinging from the hem.
“Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” Premiere
In January 2008, Parker attended the premiere of “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins,” the Martin Lawrence-led comedy film in which she costarred. She posed alongside Kodjoe wearing a short white satin dress embellished with a sparkling midsection under the bust. She paired the dress with metallic heels.
2015 BET Awards
At the 2015 BET Awards, Parker opted for a striking floor-length white gown. The fitted long-sleeve dress was adorned with lace cutouts and flared out at the bottom in a mermaid-style silhouette.
2021 New York Film Festival
Parker showed up at Lincoln Center for the premiere of “The Tragedy of Macbeth” wearing a unique two-piece ensemble with black thigh-high boots. The matching brown skirt and top were detailed with abstract swirling lines; a bow tied around her midriff completed the outfit.
2021 “And Just Like That” Premiere
Parker and Kodjoe were dressed to the nines at the premiere of “And Just Like That” at Manhattan’s Museum of Modern Art. She sparkled in a short gold dress affixed with a pattern of reflective rectangles, reminiscent of a mirror ball. The dress, which also featured two triangular cutouts, was paired with matching gold heels.
2022 YoungArts New York Gala
Parker stepped into the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the YoungArts Gala dressed in an ethereal white gown made of flowing lightweight fabric. The dress featured sheer sleeves and a V-neck to show off Parker’s shimmering statement necklace.
2023 Paris Fashion Week
Parker wore this stunning floral ensemble to the Valentino fall 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week last year. The all-red outfit consisted of sheer tights, velvet heels and a bodysuit to match a sheer billowing cape.
2024 Grammy Awards
Dressed in red, Parker donned this chic boldly colored dress for the 66th Grammy Awards, which were held in February. The asymmetrical design of the flowing gown featured a shorter hem in the front as well as a shorter left sleeve.
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