In The Studio: Behind The Scenes of ESSENCE’s 30th Anniversary Cover

Courtesy of Angela Dean By Nandi Howard ·Updated June 24, 2025

In May 2000, ESSENCE magazine unveiled its 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, a memorable issue that became one of the ­highest-selling in the magazine’s history. At the heart of this epic volume was renowned fashion designer

Robyn Mowatt
Author: Robyn Mowatt