With a 72 hour countdown before Essence Festival 2016, we here at FashionBombDaily are waiting with anticipation for the festivities to begin! Every year, thousands of people flock to the great city of New Orleans, where seafood, jazz music, elixirs and fun in the sun abound!
As a budding fashion and beauty writer, I knew that Essence Festival would be the place to be. Fashionados about and celebrities congregate, pose for the camera, and ultimately enjoy the very ‘essence’ of being a beautiful black Queen (and King!)
Over the years, we’ve seen snapshot after snapshot of concert performances, on the scene street style, and vibrant imagery of celebrities going to and fro.
Nonetheless, Essence Festival is where it’s at, with this year’s performances consisting of Kendrick Lamar, Andra Day, Bad Boy and so much more!
Let’s check out 25 times we saw celebrities at Essence! Let us know, are you heading to the NoLa festivities this year, and if so, who are you excited about seeing?
Perfectly menswear-inspired, she added a black leather handbag, strappy black heels, and a mustard trench coat as a great signature layering piece.
The dress is sheer with no underlining, and has a triangular cut-out in the center. Ruffles flow throughout.
Love love love it on Chloe! What do you guys think?
Originally coming down the Spring 2016 line, the blouse was paired with a red floral skirt. With lace sheer detailing, the blouse features a floral pussybow tie and angled sleeves.