Hear more from Yara Shahidi and see who else made the ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish list in our September issue, on newsstands now!
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We recently announced our first-ever ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish List, featuring some of our favorite trendsetters and style mavens who slay from head to toe on any and every occasion.
Scroll through to read a little about what actress and activist Yara Shahidi had to say about her personal style, her favorite places to bargain shop, her most memorable fashion moment to date and more.
Plus, be sure to grab your tickets to the 2018 ESSENCE Street Style Festival, celebrating all things Black fashion, beauty and style during New York Fashion Week!
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Describe your personal style
“Ever changing and comfort above all.”
02
What are your favorite shoe brands?
“Love Cortez Kenny by Kendrick Lamar, Tyler Converse Collab And Pharrell and adidas. A great collab with my favorite artists and brands.”
03
What’s your most beloved beauty product?
“Eye brow spoolie.”
04
Who are your personal style icons?
“Solange, André 3000, Pharrell.”
05
Heels, flats or sneakers?
“Sneakers.”
06
If you could raid anyone’s closet, who would it be?
“Solange.”
07
What was your fashion purchase of all time?
“James Baldwin t-shirt by Deer Dana.”
08
Dress or jeans?
“Jeans.”
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09
What’s the best thing you’ve purchased this year?
“Stella McCartney pants 2018 from men’s section while running around the city.”
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What was your most memorable fashion moment to date?