Fashion
Feb 14, 2020
ESSENCE Fashion House: All The Solo Street Style Looks We Loved
When attending an ESSENCE Fashion event, there are no fashion rules except to come being authentically you.
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ESSENCE Street Style
Embrace the art of expression and the ritual of dress with a vibrant curation of candid looks from celebrities, models, editors and stylish people around the world, then get inspired by your own closet to further explore your personal fashion journey.
Fashion
Feb 21, 2020
The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week
Our fashion favorites online from February 14th-21st.
Fashion
Feb 20, 2020
Every Picture From Nick Wolf’s New York Fashion Week
Ever wonder how a model spends fashion week?
Beauty
Dec 21, 2025
The Best Black Woman-Approved Holiday Beauty Gift Kits
As gifting hauls fall out of season, here are 9 of the most intentional beauty gift kits to give your loved ones over the holidays.
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Fashion
Feb 18, 2020
ESSENCE Fashion House Highlights The Impact Of Street Style Photography & The Art Of Expression
“When you really believe in who you are, there is no dollar amount that’s going to make that change.” – Young Paris
Fashion
Feb 18, 2020
Misa Hylton Previews Documentary 'The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion' At ESSENCE Fashion House
The film celebrates the Black designers who birthed the Hip Hop fashion culture that has become a global phenomenon.
Celebrity
Sep 26, 2018
Amanda Seales: 'As Black Women, Our Passion Is Often Being Policed'
“If it’s being [expressed] in a public space, we’re expected to be very pulled up and very safe. We’re saying the same things, but folks only want to hear it in a certain way.”
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Entrepreneurship
Dec 10, 2025
How Hurricane Katrina Sparked A Career In Engineering And An Inspiring Children’s Book Series
Engineer-turned-writer and WeLoveUs.Shop partner Courtney Kelly is using her children's books to inspire the next generation of STEM-focused professionals.
News
Dec 10, 2025
The Absurdity And Quiet Respectability Politics In USDOT’s Push To Make Travelers ‘Dress With Respect’
Telling travelers to “dress with respect” won’t fix in-flight behavior — but it could deepen the biases Black passengers already face.
Business
Dec 9, 2025
WeLoveUs.Shop Partner Brittney Adams Creates Functional, Fly Frames With Focus & Frame Eyewear
The entrepreneur turned her vision to make eyewear stylish, accessible and affirming into a thriving, inclusive brand.
Shopping
Dec 9, 2025
WeLoveUs.Shop Partner And Celeb MUA Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks Made A Beauty Brand For Every Face
Ashunta Sherrif Beauty was born from a mission to create luxurious, clean, and natural formulas for every shade.
Celebrity
Dec 9, 2025
From Rap Icon To Mogul: How 50 Cent Became One Of Hollywood’s Most Strategic Power Players
With hit shows, major partnerships, and a rapidly expanding empire, 50 Cent’s business playbook is shaping the future of entertainment.
Money & Career
Dec 9, 2025
What Kandi Burruss’ Divorce Teaches Black Women About Prenups, Power, And Protecting Their Money
For Black women, ending a marriage can unravel savings, stability, and credit overnight. Here’s how to navigate the fallout with strategy and clarity.
Money & Career
Dec 8, 2025
If Work Felt Unstable This Year, You’re Not Imagining It: These Are The Key Layoff And Unemployment Numbers From 2025
From record layoffs to rising unemployment among Black women and young workers, here’s what this year’s job market really looked like.
Money & Career
Dec 8, 2025
Is It Just Me Or Did Every Bill Go Up This Month? Here's What's Actually Happening In The Economy
If your utility bills skyrocketed this season, you’re not imagining it. Here’s why costs keep rising and who’s paying the price.
Money & Career
Dec 5, 2025
Before Spotify Wrapped Became A Cultural Phenomenon, A Howard Intern Helped Shape The Viral Tradition We Know Today
Jewel Ham’s internship-era concept helped transform Spotify’s year-end roundup into the interactive experience millions share today.