Devine Blacksher
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Last-Minute Halloween Dressing Tips From A Costume Designer
Finding a last-minute costume for Halloween has to be one of the most fun yet stressful activities to endure. Lucky for you, we had Daija...
LA Fashion Week Showcases Black Innovation
October is well underway, yet that doesn’t stop Los Angeles from welcoming the fashion community with mid-80° weather. LA Fashion Week, notably smaller compared to...
Kimora Lee Simmons’ Baby Phat Returns With A New Drop For The Y2K Lovers
In 1999, Kimora Lee Simmons launched Baby Phat, a brand that spoke for diverse women who were yearning for representation during the aughts. Following its...
In the Studio: Edas Founder Sade Mims
Sade Mims’s parents instilled confidence in their daughter from an early age. Her father’s lessons were so enriching that she got a tattoo of a...
In Case You Missed It: Yara Shahidi Wears Alexander McQueen, Pharrell’s New Jewelry Book Drops, And More
This weekend in fashion was quite eventful, with Paris Fashion Week, celebrities, and new drops being announced. Rapper, producer, and newly appointed fashion creative director...
Stylist Becky Akinyode Shares Fall Styling Tips
This story is featured in the September/October issue of ESSENCE, available on newsstands now. Statement Hats “People have been wearing hats since the 1800s—they change...
In Case You Missed It: Natalia Bryant’s Versace Debut, Salehe Bembury X New Balance, And More
Over the weekend, some monumental fashion moments unfolded. Milan Fashion Week has already showcased an array of gorgeous clothing this season, and none other than...
HBO’s Latest Documentary Sheds Light On Donyale Luna, The First Black Supermodel
When people talk about the firsts for Black models in fashion, Beverly Johnson’s name had long been mentioned as the first Black model to grace...
Thread of Time
During my visit to Michigan this past Christmas, I found myself engaging in my usual ritual before returning to New York—browsing through my parents’ closet,...
London Fashion Week Black Designer Recap
London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 showcased an inspiring and diverse array of talent with Black designers taking center stage to leave their marks on the...