
Simple, Smart Fashion Choices
Learn how to refresh your look with advice from celebs exclusively from the smartwater lounge at ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2025.

Learn how to refresh your look with advice from celebs exclusively from the smartwater lounge at ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2025.


The first ever ESSIE’s Choice Award.

From vamp lips to ceremonial gowns, take a look at how the honoree’s beauty and style has evolved over the years.

The philanthropist and entrepreneur reflects on purpose, persistence, and the Image Award–nominated podcast amplifying voices over 50.

Honorees include the Women of 'Sinners,' Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Chase Infiniti, with Marsai Martin hosting and Mýa performing live.

From micro bobs to pleated gowns, take a look at how the honoree’s beauty and style has evolved over the years.

In our weekly fashion catch-up, we like to update the girls on what’s going on in all corners of the fashion world.

With a historic ensemble win and a Best Actor trophy, Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster film shakes things up ahead of the Academy Awards.

Our favorite stars—from Chase Infiniti to Teyana Taylor and Sheryl Lee Ralph—are delivering yet another unforgettable round of looks this award show season.

Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku are among the contenders who could deliver groundbreaking firsts during the ceremony on March 1.

A week of celebrations culminated at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium with emotional tributes, historic music wins, and honors for Viola Davis, Colman Domingo and Salt-N-Pepa.