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In Case You Missed It: On The Scene At the ESSENCE Street Style Block Party

If you weren't able to make the Essence Street Style Block Party in Brooklyn, here's a quick recap of what went down during our third year of fierce style, dope vendors, and surprise celebrity appearances!
By Essence · Updated October 26, 2020
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Guests attend the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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ESSENCE Editor-in-chief Vanessa K. De Luca and Kelly Rowland pose for a photo the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Khadija Shari strikes a pose in a bright yellow dress at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Kelly Rowland looks lovely as she strikes a pose at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party for receiving the Closet Crush Award.
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Romeo Hunte poses with his Designer to Watch award during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Zendaya looks lovely as she poses for a photo at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Aye Jay poses for a photo at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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ESSENCE Fashion editor Joiee Thorpe poses for a photo at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests pose and take cute pics at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Zendaya and Naturi Naughton take a sweet photo at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests pose and take cute pics at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Law Roach rocks a silk jacket as he poses at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party
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Dana Blair strikes a pose while on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Dana Blair shows off her jersey while on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Naturi Naughton co-hosts the fashion show with ESSENCE Fashion Editor Joiee Thorpe.
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A model works the stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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A model works the stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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A model works the stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Ron Bass, DJ Fab Roc, Rachel Tomlinson, and Jade Meyer pose on stage in their lovely outfits at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests speak on stage at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party at DUMBO.
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Zendaya poses on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Ayo Jay performs on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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ESSENCE Digital Content Director Yolanda Sangweni speaks on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Zendaya and Law Roach speak on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Law Roach strikes a pose backstage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Ayo Jay and his crew pose for a photo at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Erica Blunt spins on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests pose for photos at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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A little boy with his face painted poses at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests are in the streets having a good time at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Dana Blair speaks on stage with Blake Von D during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Blake Von D take a sweet photo and poses with her Chevy Street Style Maven award during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Kelly Rowland snaps a photo while on stage at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Kitty Cash is all smiles as she dj’s on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.

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Guests pose for the cameras at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests enjoy some drinks and pose for the cameras at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests pose for the cameras at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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ESSENCE Fashion & Beauty Director Julee Wilson presents Kelly Rowland with the Close Crush award on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests attend the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party at DUMBO in New York City.
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DJ Quiana performs on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests get their hair done at the Shea Moisture station at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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ESSENCE Fashion & Beauty Director Julee Wilson poses with Khadija Shari as she presents her with the Curator of Cool Award on stage during the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests visit the Madam CJ Walker station at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests get a quick dose of R&R at the massage station at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests purchase products at the Shea Moisture station at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests browse through clothes from the vendors at the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party.
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Guests from all over attend the 2016 Essence Street Style Block Party. See you next year!

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