Bernard James On Why ‘Family Portraits’ Has Become An Annual Series For The Fine Jewelry Brand
Discover the 18 creatives included in the 2022 Family Portraits.
Bed On Water Reimagined Abstract Paintings For The Brand’s First Runway Show
Founder Shanel Campbell sits down with ESSENCE before the MADE x Paypal fashion show to share a little about herself and the Bed On Water universe.
Bianca Saunders Returns To Paris To Present Her Latest Collection
Discover the brand’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection.
FIT Grad Essence Nyrie Is The Next Up-And-Coming Designer To Watch
Essence Nyrie takes center stage in discussing her senior thesis, Hidden in Plain Light.
Taofeek Abijako On His First Time Designing For The Met Gala, Being Named A CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist And More
The Nigerian designer catches up with ESSENCE to chat about his most recent wins and his next collection.
After 10 Years, Omar Salam Says This Is Just The Beginning For Sukeina
The designer chats with ESSENCE after becoming a 2022 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist.
Muehleder’s Debut Swim Collection, The Latest Way To Be Poolside Fly
Head from the beach, to brunch and into the night – all in these swimsuits.
Virgil Abloh Was Labeled A “Hip Hop Fashion Designer” At The 2022 Grammys
How tone-deaf can the industry be?
This Luxury Shoe Designer Makes Heels For Women Who Like To Stand Out
Markisha Marie shares her beginnings, how she overcomes adversity and what to expect from her next collection.
Tia Adeola Returns To NYFW With An Introduction To Her Menswear Line
Adeola refers to the End SARS movement, challenges toxic masculinity, and debuts Flo Milli’s new single – all in one show.
Celeb-Loved Brand K.NGSLEY Releases The Brand’s First Full-Range Collection
The Nigerian-American designer that helmed the evolution of tank tops is expanding to provide the full K.NGSLEY aesthetic.
Meet The Black Male Designers Shifting The Culture One Collection At A Time
Charles Harbison, Shawn Pean, Johnathan Hayden, Nigeria Ealey and Esaïe Jean-Simon spoke with ESSENCE about the pandemic pivot.
Madison Star Couture Launches With A Collection That Pays Homage To The Designer's Roots
Brim introduces her fashion brand with a music video.
This Black Designer Created A Solution For "Funn" Sized Petite Women Looking For Clothes That Fit
Mikaela Funn is the founder and creator of Mini's.
Twenty Designers You Should Know
Get familiar with the designers creating, shaping, and moving the culture.
Gucci Launches Action Plan To Increase Diversity After 'Blackface' Sweater Apology
The Italian fashion house announces four new initiatives to become more diverse and inclusive.
And The Winner Is... Pyer Moss Snags Coveted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award
“Thank you to my friends, thank you to the judges, and thank you to my fellow contestants,” says Kerby Jean Raymond (designer of Pyer Moss).