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These celebrities dominated 2025 with unforgettable style, serving looks that are both bold and timeless.
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A$AP Rocky Sports Intricate Braids At Chanel’s New York Show
The House's brand ambassador brings his Chanel short film hairstyle to the front row—replacing his line-up with micro braids.
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Inside Lagos Fashion Week With Luxury Fashion Influencer Tenicka Boyd
Tenicka Boyd brings her signature style to Lagos Fashion Week, capturing the trends and talent driving African luxury fashion.
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Cade Cunningham Made His New York Fashion Week Debut With Balmain
The Pistons standout celebrated the intersection of sport, style, and culture.
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Inside Echelon Noir’s First Black Hair Reimagined Fashion Week Dinner
Echelon Noir founders Jawara Wauchope and Jarrod Lacks chat exclusively with ESSENCE about their NYFW dinner, what's next for the brand, community, and more.
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Sep 19, 2025
Cardi B And Kulture's Beauty Looks Shut Down Alexander Wang’s 20th Anniversary Show
The pregnant rapper delivered beauty looks at New York Fashion Week with her 7-year-old daughter.
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Sep 19, 2025
Actively Black Shines at NYFW: Gender Reveal, Black Love, and Black Business Make History
At New York Fashion Week, Actively Black transformed the runway into a cultural homecoming that reminded the world this movement is bigger than fashion.
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Novi Brown Brought Bold Braids And Soft Glam To NYFW
The actress balanced ease, health, and statement beauty throughout her second fashion week. Here, she discusses all with us.
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'Black Panther' Comes To Life During NYFW With Epic 'Welcome To Wakanda' Fashion Presentation
Proceeds from the Black Panther-inspired designs will go towards the Save The Children humanitarian organization.
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Aisha McShaw Makes Her New York Fashion Week Debut With Intimate Preview Of Stunning New Collection
When timeless elegance for the modern woman meets #BlackGirl Magic — it looks something like this.
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Harlem’s Fashion Row Shines Light On Black Designers At New York Fashion Week
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ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Theophilio's SS26 Show Was A Love Letter To Jamaican Culture
The Jamaican brand brought beauty back to its roots with airbrushed bodies, braided wig caps, and dramatic crystal makeup.
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What's In Fashion Editor's Bags During New York Fashion Week?
Editors are sticklers for only carrying what they absolutely need for NYFW. Ahead, you'll find the best carry-alls and some essentials worth picking up right now.
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Best Fashion Street Style Moments From NYFW SS26 Day One
Kicking off the fashion month season, the best street style from day one was all about transitional wear.
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Mind Candy Beauty Celebrated Generational Rituals With Its First Live Event
With honesty and joy, the panel explored how generational rituals affirm identity and carry the spirit of the diaspora forward.
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Black Stars Lit Up Valentino Beauty's Studio5 4 Disco Revival
The House celebrated their fragrance collection with a one-night-only revival of New York’s most iconic disco club.
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Harlem's Fashion Row Show & Style Awards Showcases The Platform's Revolutionary Work
This year's event featured designs by Atelier Ndigo, Daveed Baptiste and LaTouché. While awardees included Ruth E. Carter, Usher, Jason Bolden and Nikki Ogunnaike.