Skip to content
  • Essence GU
  • Beautycon
  • NaturallyCurly
  • Afropunk
  • Essence Studios
  • Soko Mrkt
  • Ese Funds
  • Refinery29
  • WeLoveUs.shop
  • 2026 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship
  • News
  • Shopping
  • Video
  • Events
  • Subscribe
Home • Fashion Week

Black Style Now: Generation Next

The hottest new designers bring their distinct style to the fashion world.
Generation Next
William Okpo Portrait Lead
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Talented new designers of color are ready to shake up the fashion industry.

These fresh faces have stepped onto the scene with a unique design sensibility and an edge — exciting color and silhouettes brought to life by impeccable craftsmanship.

Take note of our favorite new kids on the block, and keep them on your radar.