Two years after her entrance into the Editor-in-chief role at Essence, Constance White is exiting the glossy according to Maynard Institute: The reason why you might ask? The magazine is cutting hundreds of jobs (yes I was surprised to know Essence had that many employees as well) including the roles of Corynne L. Corbett, the Continue Reading
• Elliana Placas, Essence magazine’s first white Fashion Director, has left the publication, as confirmed by the New York Times. Placas’s appointment caused quite an uproar back in 2010, as several black women wondered why Essence, a magazine aimed towards women of color, would hire a white woman when the magazine industry is already overwhelmingly whitewashed. Essence has Continue Reading
• Jeremy Scott designed the costumes for Nicki Minaj‘s Pink Friday 2: Roman Reloaded tour. What do you think of these graffiti-emblazoned pieces? Are they Hot! or Hmm…? (MTV Style) • ESSENCE Editor-in-Chief Constance White moderated a discussion on the “rebranding of Africa,” the growing textile industry in several of its nations, and ultimately, Continue Reading
Stars partied it up in New York City for the amfAR New York Gala, but in LA, some of our favorite women (and men) gathered for the 3rd Annual Essence Black Women in Music Event. From red carpet favorites to beautiful ladies that we haven’t seen in quite sometime, everyone stepped out in their best. Continue Reading
• Lala Vazquez-Anthony is positioning herself to make more money than she already does by launching a cosmetics line in collaboration with Motives makeup. The line, set to debut on the Motives website in February, will cater to women of color, although Ms. Vazquez-Anthony will offer shades for women of all skin tones. Based on Continue Reading
Every year Arise Magazine‘s “Made in Africa” show strives to shine a spotlight on a well edited group of African designers. Top models of color like Sessilee Lopez, Rose Cordero, and Jeneil Williams walked in the show. Noted attendees included Miss Jay Alexander, Omarion, Essence magazine Editor-in-Chief Constance White, and stylist June Ambrose. Seven Continue Reading
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