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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...
A Night At Brooklyn Museum With Asake
Appearing first at the V&A Museum, the beautifully curated Africa Fashion exhibit has found a new home at the Brooklyn Museum. The experience came to...
Celebrity Look Of NYFW SS’24 Day 6: Dascha Polanco
On the sixth day of New York Fashion Week, the fashion scene was electrified with an array of show-stopping looks and an abundance of impeccable...
Advisry’s Technicolor Runway Show Reigned In The Brand’s Tenth Year Of Success
In Chelsea, New York, Keith Herron’s brand Advisry debuted his “Season 10” Spring/Summer 2024 runway collection. It was a show that was reflective of the...
Edvin Thompson’s SS24 Collection Celebrates His Roots
Edvin Thompson of Theophilio’s lastest collection didn’t show during fashion week, and yet has still managed to do incredible storytelling through the visuals of a...
Behind the Seams:Rachel Scott of Diotima
“The notion of luxury and where it comes from is both ahistorical and flawed,” says designer Rachel Scott. Jamaican-born and -Brooklyn-based, Scott is the founder...