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Celebrities, Entertainers, and Civil Rights Activist performed on stage at 2019 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 07, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
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Celebrities, Politicians, and Forever First Lady Michelle Obama speak onstage at 2019 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
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WHAT: The 2019 ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola, the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience and the largest celebration of global Black culture, announces the 1st ever Wellness House experience. The ESSENCE Wellness House is comprised of programming targeted to mental, physical and relationship wellness inclusive of group workouts by leading fitness instructors spanning fitness genres such as kickboxing, yoga, pilates, aerobics and more, healthy living conversations, mental health advice, expert nutrition and wellness advice and opportunity to experience a variety of holistic healing remedies.
WHEN: Saturday, July 6, 8AM-4PM; Sunday, July 7, 8AM-3PM
WHERE: The Lighthouse Glass Gallery, 743 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
WHO: Initial participants for the ESSENCE Wellness House include:
A full lineup of participants and events can be found by visiting www.essencefestival.com!
Sponsors for the 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival are Coca-Cola, AT&T, Disney, Ford, McDonald’s, State Farm and Walmart.
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
The Couture FW19 collection presents a hidden, dark, darkly romantic spring with a Gothic touch. Inspired by the stories of Edgar Allan Poe and the illustrations by Harry Clarke and Aubrey Beardsley, the colorful characteristic of the brand gives way to a black and white that are fused and contrasted in forms that are reminiscent of the decorative arts of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth.
Along with Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts, the other most important influence of the creative director Yolanda Pérez are the decades of the 60s and 70s of the 20th century. The black and white binomial of the collection has its point in common with the op art of the 60s, being the graphics of the French designer Louis Féraud a reference point in conceiving and creating the ornamentations of the pieces of the collection with abundant embroideries and hand-sewn rhinestones. Among the collaborators, Yolancris has worked with Roselinde’s jewelry.
The light of the Canary Islands and its natural landscapes are the greatest inspiration of Ros Jiménez, owner and designer of the brand. The House also collaborated with British footwear brand Sophia Webster. Hair and makeup were coordinated by Marcello Costa and his team, PR and management of the show were done by Totem Fashion and the consulting by Mabel Gago.
I wanted to draft a checklist of Fabulous Finds for the month of July. These are items on my fashion radar and can inspire anyone’s wardrobe.
The pieces selected are all reasonably priced and easy to wear. Happy Shopping!
4. Valentino Inspired Thong Sandals
Nia Long showcased her new summer hairstyle. We all remember the days of mom braiding our hair for the warmer months.
It was a protective style and you knew better than to sweat out your braids when playing outside with your favorite cousin!
That reason alone is why this picture gives us “all the feels” and her perfectly laid edges are icing on the cake. Nia Long will always be a 90’s favorite and epic actress for our time!
Ladies, what’s your favorite protective hairstyle?
Photo Credit: Instagram
Yuima Nakazato has been striving to realize a future vision for humanity in which “Eventually, each and every garment will be unique and different”.
His quest for the pursuit of this radical idea, this democratization of haute couture, began in 2016. Upon rendezvous with Spiber and THE EUGENE studio, the journey begins anew.
Fashion, science, and art a trio of disparate elements that speak to a shared spirit, to a belief in the potential of realizing a future full of hope.
The fusion of these three domains by Yuima Nakazato, Spiber, and THE EUGENE Studio leads to a journey expanded in scope and rife with possibilities.
Today ESSENCE Communications, Inc. announced that the 2019 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola will host exclusive keynote conversations with five of the leading Democratic contenders in the 2020 Presidential race, including Senator Cory Booker, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Kamala Harris, Former Representative Beto O’Rourke and Senator Elizabeth Warren. These live ‘Presidential Spotlight’ segments will take place on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2019, on the ESSENCE Power Stage at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Following the candidates’ remarks, a question-and answer session with each will be led by Rev. Al Sharpton, CEO of ESSENCE Michelle Ebanks and founder and chair of Essence Ventures Richelieu Dennis and will be aired on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton.
Attracting an audience of 500,000-plus attendees over July 4th weekend and a total economic impact of roughly $4 billion over 25 years, the ESSENCE Festival has created a “home” for Black communities as the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience. Beyond its ongoing coverage of key civic participation and political news, ESSENCE utilizes its Festival platform to go even deeper in its delivery of engagement and content that informs, enlightens and provides an open forum to discuss the issues of most importance to Black women, who represent a critical voting bloc wielding increased electoral influence.
“As we look towards the 2020 Presidential election, the importance of Black women and their decisive role in the pathway to victory is undeniable,” said Michelle Ebanks, Chief Executive Officer of ESSENCE Communications. “We are thrilled to offer an opportunity at our 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival for our community to hear directly from some of the top candidates in the 2020 Presidential field as they discuss issues that matter most to our community – and how their individual visions and policies align with those issues. As the largest annual gathering of Black women in the country, the ESSENCE Festival is a powerful platform to engage this critically influential and diverse segment of voters, who have had historically high turnout in recent years. It is more clear today than ever that engaging with Black women in a meaningful way isn’t optional. It is necessary.”
Each candidate will appear individually to outline his or her platform, addressing a live audience from the Power Stage at the ESSENCE Festival’s daytime experience. Candidates will then field questions generated directly from the ESSENCE community, which includes more than 24 million Black women. The ‘Presidential Spotlight’ segments will take place throughout the day, with each candidate appearing for 20 minutes:
Saturday, July 6:
Sunday, July 7:
Attendance is free and open to the public at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. For more information, download the ESSENCE Festival app or visit essence.com/festival.
The ESSENCE Festival is sponsored by Coca-Cola, AT&T, Disney, Ford, McDonald’s, State Farm and Walmart. The ESSENCE Festival is produced by ESSENCE Communications, Inc.
The Fashion-forward, influencer-loved women driven brand, Kut from the Kloth, is making headlines this fall with rock star flares, printed denim, and textured jackets. This fall and winter are all about the details, and the newest pieces from Kut from the Kloth cover the trends on every fashionista’s must-have list. An online clothing boutique beloved for blending high-fashion trends with laid-back coastal flavor, Kut from the Kloth makes couture-inspired fashion both accessible and affordable. This fall, heat things up with sherpa or quilted poplin jackets as well as a variety of printed denim in camo, leopard, cheetah, and plaids.
Layers of moody blues, browns, and neutrals create a solid backdrop for shocking pops of animal print and plaid. Denim goes winter wild in an exciting variety of prints to suit every trendsetter. Jeans in flattering flare fit pair with matching denim jackets that follow the laws of the jungle in bold camouflage and whispers of washed-out leopard prints. Dare to wear the colorful Connie high-rise skinny style, featuring a juicy pop of plaid? Unleash your inner rock star with the return of Kut from the Kloth’s popular Kelsey high-rise kick flare.
The essential winter jacket gets a swoon-worthy update with a wide array of textures. Experience luxurious Sherpa, tencel, faux suede, vegan leather, corduroy, flannel, and quilted poplin. Flannel, corduroy and baby soft, 100% animal-free vegan leather give a nod to traditional wintertime warmth. When it comes to details, expect the unexpected – colorful plaid cuff linings, princess seams, patch pockets and detachable printed or color fur collars pump up the volume on a classic jean jacket. Fan-fav denim, like the Reese straight-leg, features exposed buttons, velvet accents and frayed hems, perfect for winter layering.
Exclusive this season is Kut from the Kloth’s new fur range made from 100% animal-free materials, and vegan faux furs you can cozy up to both in fun prints and solids. Also an exclusive is the Ellie flare that is an ultra slim, sexy fit. It is designed in rich fabrics of denim and color washes. Flares are a must-have trend for fall and Kut From The Kloth has lots of options in different lengths, washes, color, corduroy, hem treatments and details with fringe and cargo pockets.
The all-new Kut from the Kloth fall collection launches in August on KutfromtheKloth.com. Warm up to the season’s biggest and boldest trends in vintage washes and pops of color. Earn points toward future purchases with every order and enjoy free ground delivery within the US, with free returns and exchanges within 30 days. Follow @KutFromTheKloth on Instagram for tips on styling their cool weather fall essentials.
About Kut from the Kloth:
Embodying the spirit of California, Kut from the Kloth is a vibrant, contemporary lifestyle brand. With innovative fabrics, a flawless fit and sophisticated style, the KUT collection is designed with your busy life in mind, so you can confidently go from day to play. Our premium quality denim is as diverse as you, “kut” for your body at a great price and made with the best value and quality. We are passionate about creating exclusive LA-inspired, fashion-forward looks that are made with love just for you. This year we celebrate you: strong, beautiful and confident. The garments we design are for women, by women. Thank you for inspiring us to deliver the best product possible. #InspireMore Get styling ideas @kutfromthekloth on Instagram.