Tag: Essence

Cross is built on brotherhood, and ESSENCE is giving Aldis Hodge and Isaiah Mustafa the full leading‑man treatment for it. In their March 2026 feature, the duo breaks down how Prime Video’s Cross isn’t just another crime thriller—it’s a character stu

Zendaya shut it DOWN wearing Whitney Houston's iconic white gown—pure fashion history on that blue backdrop. Everyone was runway realness from every angle: regal capes, gold floral accents, power shoulders, velvet drama. Black excellence dripping in

Jaylen Brown for ESSENCE. Story by Kimberly Natasha Wilson. Stylist: Maurice Diallo. Groomer: Mirna Jose. ESSENCE, VP, Content: Nandi Howard. ESSENCE, Art Director: Shelton Boyd-Griffith. ESSENCE, Creative Operations: Breanna Wilson. This is a cover story.

Leon Thomas for Essence. Story by Shelby Stewart. Stylist: Maurice Diallo. Hair: Muffen Moses. Groomer: G.G. the Barber. ESSENCE, VP, Content: Nandi Howard. ESSENCE, Art Director: Solit. ESSENCE, Creative Operations: Breanna Wilson.

Rome Flynn for Essence. Story by Akili. Stylist: Maurice Diallo ESSENCE, VP, Content: Nandi Howard ESSENCE, Art Director: Solit ESSENCE, Creative Operations: Bre. This feature captures the amazing style and creative excellence of the work shown here.

Brandy Person's Name, Monica Denise by Myesha Evon for Essence Magazine. Story by Shelby Lnstewart. Stylist: Jason Rembert Brandy Hair: Jstayready_, Brandy Makeup: Makeupartistgaby Monica Hair: Iamhairbyhe