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The Perfect Gift Guide For The 'Insecure' Fan In Your Life

These gifts are for the fun friend, who's always rooting for Black people.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
Lisa Rose/HBO
By Ashley Stoney · Updated October 23, 2020
Everyone has an Issa, Molly, Kelli, or Tiffany in their life, which can sometimes make it impossible to find the perfect gift for each of them. But, if they’re as big a fan of Insecure as we are, then this list of gifts is the perfect place to start. We’ve rounded up twelve cool gifts — from tees to totes — for the person in your life, who can’t get enough of the HBO series.
01
Hella Smart Short Sleeve T-Shirt
A cute tee for men and women who want to flex their intellect.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
Bleu Krewe
available at Bleu Krewe $28 Shop Now
02
“I’m Rooting For” T-Shirt

If you’re rooting for everybody Black like show creator Issa Rae, who infamously told Black America’s little secret to the world live from the 2017 Emmys red carpet, you’ll want this shirt.

The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
available at Essential Tees Shop $25 Shop Now
03
Black Girl Magic Notebook
Issa grew a little in season three and if you plan to do some growing in 2019, these Black Girl Magic notebooks could come in handy for planning your next move.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
Effie’s Paper
available at Effie’s Paper $18.50 Shop Now
04
District of Clothing’s Hip Hop Sweatshirt

Doesn’t it seem like Issa could have written Cardi B’s hit “Bodak Yellow” herself since sis loves a good freestyle in front of her mirror (and occasionally in front of others). This sweatshirt pays tribute to Cardi and the female rappers who preceded her, such as MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Lil’ Kim and Lauryn Hill\.

The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
available at District of Clothing $54 Shop Now
05
Electric Arches by Eve L. Ewing

Chicago-based scholar and sociologist Eve L. Ewing mixes her poetry and prose with nods to pop culture, rap and R&B. It’s a book Black girls can curl up with during snowed-in winter days, and has Issa’s vibe written all over it.

The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
Haymarket Books
available at Amazon $12.23 Shop Now
06
Body Love Cream Whipped Body Butter
No one on this show is ashy and you shouldn’t be either.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
Base Butter
available at Base Butter $17.55+ Shop Now
07
Team Issa Pin
We all want Issa to live her best life, so wear your support on your sleeve (or lapel).
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
PinBae
available at PinBae $12 Shop Now
08
“All I Want for Christmas is the Obamas Back” Christmas Cards

Issa Dee, like every other Black millenial, is missing the Obamas in the White House. Remind everyone you know about the good times with these Christmas cards. 

The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
available at KCLINN $18 Shop Now
09
Glowing Up Ain’t Easy Cropped Hoodie
No, glowing up isn’t easy, so make yourself comfortable in this cute cropped hoodie while you do it.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
HBO
available at HBP $54.95 Shop Now
10
‘Insecure’ The Dunes Shirt
Never knew how much we needed this shirt! Cool idea: Go on a tour of Insecure locations and wear this tee while visiting the IRL Dunes apartments.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
R&B Apparel
available at R&B Apparel $23 Shop Now
11
Kelela “Take Me Apart: LP Vinyl

Every season Insecure has a great playlist to correspond with the show. One of the songs off the album comes from Kelela, whose vinyl is also (lowkey) art from your Issa friend’s apartment. 

The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
available at Okayplayer $20.99 Shop Now
12
Issa Rae Insecure Coaster Set
Why have boring old coasters when you can have these Insecure-inspired coasters.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
CRYBABYDESIGNCo
available at CRYBABYDESIGNCo $20 Shop Now
13
Bad Ass Black Women Of Literature Tote
The ladies of Insecure would totally be into this tote! Carry everything you need and feel inspired with this Rayo and Honey Toni Morrison tote.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
Rayo and Honey
available at Rayo and Honey $40.00 Shop Now
14
Broken Pssy BFF Keychains
Okay, so maybe you shouldn’t share a freestyle with the whole club about your friend’s relationship struggles, but why not put it on a key chain?
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
Courtesy of OopsDidISayThat
available at OopsDidISayThat $34 Shop Now
15
Creative AF Crewneck
It’s not just the cast of Insecure that’s inspiring, the team behind the show includes heavy hitters. From creator Issa Rae to composer Raphael Saadiq and executive producers Prentice Penny and Melina Matsoukas, there are tons of creative AF people helping create the show behind-the-scenes.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The ‘Insecure’ Fan In Your Life
The Creative Collective NYC
available at The Creative Collective NYC $40.00 Shop Now
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