Robyn Mowatt
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Essence Fashion Digest: Elisa Johnson Expands To Jewelry, Sebastien Ami Reveals New Line, And More
This week was filled with moments that we want to highlight. Kicking us off, eyewear brand Elisa Johson has expanded to jewelry, beginning with an...
How Costume Designer Tanja Caldwell Built The Millennial Wardrobes In Mara Brock Akil’s ‘Forever’
Netflix’s “Forever” is the latest addition to Mara Brock Akil’s impressive oeuvre. Known for centering Black women’s voices on TV, with acclaimed shows such as...
How President Trump’s Massive Tariffs Are Impacting Black Fashion Brands
“I feel like there’s always a fight for equality and space. We’re always seemingly behind the eight-ball, no matter what,” says Inga Beckham, co-founder and...
New York Liberty’s Isabelle Harrison Hit The Court In Swarovski
WNBA forward and New York Liberty star Isabelle Harrison turned the Barclays Center tunnel into her personal runway. The game drew a sold-out crowd, with...
Angela Bassett Hit The Cannes Red Carpet In A Fancy Coral Suit Set
Days ago, Angela Bassett arrived at the Cannes Film Festival in an outfit by designer Yara Shoemaker. The splendid design was a bit of a...
Introducing BruceGlen’s “JoyOver,” A Makeover Series Rooted In Color, Community, And Radical Joy
BruceGlen is bringing their radiant energy to a new format with JoyOver, an original makeover series now streaming on YouTube. Equal parts fashion, heart, and...
Denim Tears Honors Bodega Culture With New “Sweet Corner” Drop
This week, Denim Tears unveils Sweet Corner, a nostalgic, deeply personal collection rooted in the everyday poetry of Jamaica, Queens. Creative director Tremaine Emory taps...
60-Degree Weather Outfits For Spring
Spring weather is currently here. Over on the East Coast, there are days where it’s rainy and there are others where we’re blessed with warm...
Chance The Rapper On How His Met Gala Look Was An Ode To Tupac and Black Style
When Chance the Rapper stepped onto the 2025 Met Gala red carpet in a hand-tailored Versace suit once worn by Tupac, it was more than...
The Black Woman Dandy Gets Her Due
At DALYA, a women’s haberdashery on Sullivan Street in Soho, the aisles of suits are angled like documentary frames. Each mirror panel captures the body...