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Thank Us Later: Where To Shop Before Attending The 2015 ESSENCE Festival

The ESSENCE Festival kicks off in a few days, so here are some last-minute shopping destinations to get you right for the occasion.   
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch, Cross-Front Skater Dress, $40.60, abercrombie.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
LaForce & Stevens
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Zara

Zara, Suede Fringed Backpack, $49.99, zara.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Made by Malyia

Made by Malyia, Hand-crafted faux Septum Nose Ring, $10, madebymalyia.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Made by Malyia
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Missguided

Missguided, Printed Halterneck Jumpsuit, $50, missguidedus.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
05
Sunglass Hut

Sunglass Hut, Miu Miu, $390, sunglasshut.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Luxottica
06
Kipling

Kipling, Challenger II Backpack, $59.99, kipling-usa.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Marimekko

Marimekko, Halssi Shorts, $115, us.marimekko.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Marimekko.com
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Hollister Co.

Hollister Co., Smocked Tie-Back Halter Top, $13.97, hollisterco.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
LaForce & Stevens
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Topshop

Topshop, Fig Lace Up Sandals, $65, topshop.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
10
Forever 21

Forever 21,  Embroidered High-Slit Maxi Dress, $32.90, forever21.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Fame & Partners

Fame & Partners, Fringe Line Frock, $169, fameandpartners.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Fame and Partners
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Zara

Zara, Combined Guipure Dress, $39.99, zara.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
13
Forever 21

Forever 21, The Whitepepper Wave Shift Dress, $100, forever21.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
14
Soltek Design

Marie Odie for Soltek, Polinac Clutch, $330, soltekdesign.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Jodi Lin PR
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Loza Maléombho

Loza Maléombho, Sandals, $120, shop-lozamaleombho.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
16
Marimekko

Marimekko, Tikka Shirt, $87.50, us.marimekko.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Marimekko.com
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Adore Me

Adore Me, Bralettes and Bottoms, adoreme.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
AdoreMe.com
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Daisy & Elizabeth
  • Daisy & Elizabeth, Star Spangled One-Piece, $175.00, daisyandelizabeth.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Under-Haus
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Sunglass Hut

Sunglass Hut, Miu Miu, $360, sunglasshut.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Luxottica
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Daisy & Elizabeth

Daisy & Elizabeth, Liberty Two-Piece, $175.00, daisyandelizabeth.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Under-Haus
21
Forever 21

Forever 21, Tiered Fringe Midi Skirt, $29.90, forever21.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Zara

Zara, Printed Jumpsuit, $49.99, zara.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
23
Fame & Partners

Fame & Partners, Tribe Of Love Frock, $329, fameandpartners.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
24
Made by Malyia

Made by Malyia, Hand-crafted faux Double Hoop Nose Ring, $20, madebymalyia.com. 

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Made by Malyia
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Soltek Design

Marie Odie for Soltek, Richelieu Bag, $420, soltekdesign.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
Jodi Lin PR
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Missguided

Missguided, White Skater Dress, $70, missguidedus.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Forever 21

Forever 21, The Whitepepper Shark Cami Dress, $108, forever21.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Topshop

Topshop, Ankle Tie Sandals, $65, topshop.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Rich is Relative

Rich is Relative, Selfie Control T-shirt, $29.99, riristyle.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Charlotte Russe

Charlotte Russe, Gladiator Sandals, $36, charlotterusse.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest
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Missguided

Missguided, Fishnet Fringe Midi, $60, missguidedus.com.

Where To Shop Before Attending the ESSENCE Fest