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Courtesy of Sprite By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 23, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Sprite recently tapped 23-year-old Crenshaw Skate Club designer Tobey McIntosh for their latest campaign, “It’s That Fresh.” In it, McIntosh’s designs, like a Sprite varsity jacket, are featured as part of a larger fashion and cultural world the brand is building.
McIntosh’s role in the campaign goes beyond design credits. As part of Sprite’s new
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By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 22, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
There’s a calm buzz in the room as Tracie Thoms settles into the rhythm of getting ready for The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere. Music is floating somewhere between Motown classics and smooth ’90s R&B. “Nothing too hype,” Thoms tells ESSENCE. “Kinda chill to keep everybody calm in the room… but yeah, we’re having a good time. It’s
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By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 21, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Elisa Johnson is slowly becoming the it-girl of eyewear. See: everyone from Lori Harvey to Quenlin Blackwell rocking her shades. As for her latest Mother’s Day campaign? She tapped her mother, Cookie Johnson, alongside close family friends Tina Knowles, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Mara Brock Akil, and Pauletta Washington to star in the shots.
For the founder, the
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Michael Loccisano/WireImage By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 20, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
It’s Taurus season. It’s time to embrace your sensual, grounded energy and that effortless taste for the finer things. In other words, comfort and luxury go hand in hand. Whether you’re planning a candlelit dinner, a chic weekend linen, and body-skimming knits. It’s all about reflecting the sign’s Venus-ruled love of beauty and pleasure. These
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The Hapa Blonde/GC Images By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 17, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Mariah Carey has been making stylish appearances lately, from celebrating the rollout of her latest album to her performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. But, last night, Carey embodied understated glamour with a surprise performance at Tiffany & Co.’s star-studded Blue Book Gala in New York City.
For the
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Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for ESSENCE By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 17, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
As the weather continues to heat up, it’s not just a sign that summer is around the corner. It’s a cue that our favorite artists are hitting the road and taking over stages everywhere. Whether you’re headed to Chris Brown and Usher’s tour stops, this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture, or even
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By Akili King ·Updated April 15, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
What We’re Wearing is your insider’s guide to what’s worth buying—not just to keep you tapped in, but to help you build a strong, enduring wardrobe with quality pieces designed to last a lifetime.
Weddings are always special. But a wedding where both of your childhood friends are getting married, in one of your favorite cities, is a next-level
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By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 14, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Last night, Raven Johnson went 10th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft with Indiana Fever selecting her to join their new roster. A point guard since 2021, she has been a steady force for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was recently honored as SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Yesterday, she stepped into the biggest night of her
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By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 13, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Coachella is the Super Bowl of music festivals. Every spring, our favorite stars make the three-hour trek from Hollywood to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California for two weekends in a row for one of the most anticipated musical moments of the year. This season, headliner Justin Bieber returned to the stage for the first time in