
Must-See Moments from ESSENCE's Street Style Block Party
The most fashionable crowd gathered in Brooklyn for our second annual ESSENCE Street Style Bloack Party. Check out all the fun!

The most fashionable crowd gathered in Brooklyn for our second annual ESSENCE Street Style Bloack Party. Check out all the fun!

After the ESSENCE Street Style Block Party ended, an exclusive group of fashion insiders celebrated our honorees with an intimate dinner.


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