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Essence Awards 2026: Serving LOOKS
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
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Jaylen Brown Shines on Essence November 2025 in a Bold and Stylish New Cover Story
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.
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Leon Thomas on ESSENCE November 2025 Shines in a Sophisticated and Soulful Fashion Feature
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.
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Rome Flynn Shines on ESSENCE November 2025 with Bold Styling and Effortless Grace
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.
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Brandy and Monica Slay Essence Magazine with Iconic Style, September 2025
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
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Marlon Wayans Owns September on Essence!
Person's or Magazine's Namemarlonwayans for Person's or Magazine's Nameessence. Story by Person's or Magazine's Namecoolhandoak. Stylist: Person's or Magazine's Namejasonrembert
Grooming: Person's or Magazine's Nametashareikobrown
Essence, VP, Content: Person's or Magazine's Nameitsnandibby
Essence, Fashion Editor: Person's or Magazine's Namealistkariss
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