Robyn Mowatt
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Can We Have An Honest Conversation About The Met Gala’s Exhibition ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’?
“They don’t even know what they’re looking at!” was meant to comfort me, but couldn’t quite eclipse my concern about extracting Blackness in performance for...
How Dede Ayite Built Denzel Washington And Kimber Sprawl’s Costumes For “Othello”
Love, jealousy, and power are the three words that come to mind when you think of the 420-year-old story of “Othello.” First written in 1604...
Why Is Burnout A Rite Of Passage For Black Women In Fashion Media?
Fashion has always borrowed from Black culture. Our slang, our style, our innate coolness. But when it comes to credit, power, and leadership, Black women...
ICYMI: Zendaya Stars in Louis Vuitton’s 2025 Resort Campaign, Kendrick Lamar Is Chanel’s Newest Ambassador, And More
This weekend, there were many fashion-filled moments worth remembering. To begin, Kendrick Lamar was recently announced as Chanel’s newest ambassador. Next, Zendaya stars in Louis...
Essence Fashion Digest: Zendaya Stars In On Campaign, A$AP Rocky Debuts Ray-Ban Collection, And More
The week was filled with moments that we want to highlight. To begin, On and Zendaya debuted their newest campaign, Zone Dreamers. Next, A$AP Rocky...
Dr. Kiarra King On The State Of Black Maternal Health And Her Love For Fashion
Black women like myself are in a unique position currently, especially given the countless medical advancements that are trending within the healthcare system. For many...
How Elizabeth Olohor Built Beth Model Africa And Became A Fashion Power Broker
Elizabeth Elohor is hardly a name to not mention when highlighting those who’ve shaped the framework of Africa’s fashion industry. This is evident in the...
In The Studio: James Mayes
This story appears in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands April 24. When asked why his clothing brand, Emline, sells over 100 types...
ICYMI: Coach Announces Multi-Year Partnership With WNBA, Red Bull Mirage Takes Over Coachella, And More
This weekend, there were many fashion-filled moments worth remembering. To begin, Coach has announced it is now the official handbag partner of the WNBA. H&M...
Ciara Stuns At The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards In Dundas
To attend the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards earlier this week, Ciara donned an ensemble fit for the occasion. The singer and songwriter has been going...