Low-rise jeans are probably the longest-running “controversial” fashion trend that I’ve seen in my career. Despite many people still bashing this trend, it continues to live on. I, for one, am quite obsessed with it. But if you’re one of the people who have never been swayed by the allure of low-rise jeans, you can take a deep exhale because a shift in denim aesthetics is on the horizon. Luxury fashion designers are bidding farewell to the era of hip-hugging styles and welcoming in th...

Hygge season is officially here, and as far as I'm concerned, the cozier the better when it comes to lounging around at home. That said, just because I want to be comfortable doesn't mean I want to sacrifice style. I am all about loungewear that is equally comfy as it is chic—chic enough that it can double as a great outfit for stepping out in to grab a coffee or for running errands.My current collection for lounging is in major need of a revamp so I set out to find the perfect pieces that fit...

Four years ago, Rechelle Dennis, along with co-collaborator Sophia Dennis, set out to curate a digital community for young Black women aimed at advocating for Zillennials by amplifying their voices and providing a platform for them to grow professionally and personally. Through candid conversations with members of the boundary-breaking generation to understand their needs and wants and how to meet them where they're at, the two launched Girls United, under Essence, and have shifted the cultural ...

Now that the holidays are right around the corner, I've been adamant about bookmarking, taking screenshots, and adding every viable gift idea I come across to my cart in case it happens to work for one of the many friends, family, and co-workers on my list to shop for. So you can imagine that I've racked up a pretty impressive roster of the coolest gift ideas out there. (I have pretty good taste if I must say.) If you're also the type of shopper who says "I'll buy one for myself too," then...