The annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture is not just a celebration of Black business, art and music, it’s a showcase for the impact and influence of Black culture. We’re the ones who set the trends and this is where it starts. Attendees take their outfits very seriously, as the halls of the Ernest N.
Morial Convention Center, floor of the Caesar’s Superdome and streets of New Orleans offer the most interesting fashion shows of the weekend. In case you didn’t get to head down to Louisiana this year, we’ve got a quick recap of the best street style from ESSENCE Fest 2024. 2 / 17 Do You Do You When it comes to ESSENCE Fest, the most important thing to remember is to be yourself.
That’s how you’ll feel the most comfortable in your skin. Instagram user Tiffany M. Battle did that in a dress from Johanna Ortix, bag by Zara, necklace by Candid Art and bracelet from Sheila Gray.
3 / 17 Summer Ruffles Summer Ruffles Summer is when you get the chance to let loose and have fun with your fashion. Instagram user fummiford did that in jeans from Citizens of Humanity, a top from Forever 21 and a bag from Balmain. 4 / 17 Natural Work Natural Work Don’t ever let anyone tell you that it’s easy to get a natural look.
For Black women, being natural requires a little extra maintenance. 5 / 17 Fringe Forever Fringe Forever Fringe is never going out of style and we’re OK with that. 6 / 17 Chic Comfort Chic Comfort ESSENCE Fest is a marathon, not a sprint.
That means comfort and sty.