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The 34 Most Memorable Magazine Covers of 2021
This was the year everyone was ready to party — at least, when it came to fashion.
Must Read: Bridget Foley Leaves 'WWD,' J.Lo Covers 'Elle'
Plus, Rihanna and artist Lorna Simpson collaborate in 'Essence.'
How 'Cosmo' Beauty Director Julee Wilson Became a Leading Voice in Modern Media
"I acutely understand that beauty is so specific to different cultures and different backgrounds — that element of the storytelling is so exciting to me."
Must Read: Megan Thee Stallion Lands a Beauty Contract, La La Anthony Covers 'Essence'
Plus, how will suiting weather Covid-19?
Must Read: Billy Porter Covers 'Essence,' Suzy Menkes Is Leaving 'Vogue'
Plus, Telfar Clemens addresses his canceled Gap collaboration.
Must Read: Diane Von Furstenberg Faces Layoffs, An Oral History of Pyer Moss's 2015 Show
Plus, the #VogueChallenge is more than a hashtag.
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Must Read: Beauty Brands Are Being Called Upon to Change, Black Creatives Speak Up About Racism in Fashion
Plus, why fashion can't wait for consumers to demand sustainability.
Must Read: Naomi Campbell Covers 'Essence' on its 50th Anniversary, Pat McGrath Reflects on Met Galas Past
Plus, will J.Crew's bankruptcy filing really provide the reset it needs?
Must Read: CFDA Cancels Resort Shows & Postpones Men's Shows, How Newly Launched Brands are Faring
Plus, Julee Wilson leaves "Essence" for "Cosmopolitan."
Harlem's Fashion Row Launches E-Commerce Site for Designers of Color
The creative platform is taking its mission of amplifying Black creatives in the fashion industry to new heights with In The Black.
'Essence' Celebrates Black Fashion Creatives Ahead of New York Fashion Week
The publication held its inaugural Best in Black Fashion Awards on Wednesday night.
Must Read: Ariana Grande Covers the August Issue of 'Vogue,' Serena Williams Is Unretouched for 'Harper's Bazaar'
Plus, meet Depop mogul Bella McFadden.
From Beauty Editor to Beauty Brand: Why I Made the Jump
Four former editors who now work on the brand side of the industry share their insights and advice in part one of our two-part series.
Must Read: 'Essence''s New Owner Has Big Ambitions for the Magazine, Estée Laundry Is the Beauty Industry's Unofficial Watchdog
Plus, the personal-care category is getting more beautiful thanks to Instagram.
Shea Moisture Founder and CEO Buys 'Essence' From Time Inc.
The African-American lifestyle magazine is once again an entirely Black-owned company.
Can Podcasts Give Print Media a New Life?
Many publications are branching out into the audiosphere.
Must Read: Tim Coppens Reveals First Under Armour Collection, Refinery29 Receives $45 Million in Funding From Time Warner Inc.
Plus, Macy's plans to close 100 stores.
Must Read: Elle Fanning Dyes Her Hair Pink, Nike Spotlights India's Top Female Athletes
Plus, why the spa business is suddenly booming in Great Britain. (Hint: Brexit.)
Lupita Nyong'o Looks Gorgeous in Essence, Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski to Cover the Oscars, Macy's Sales Drop
The geniuses over at Access Hollywood have hired the stars of the Sochi Olympics to run red carpet fashion commentary, and we could not be happier about it.
Constance White to Leave Essence
A spokesperson has confirmed to us that Constance White, editor in chief of Essence since March 2011, is leaving the magazine. The reason is so far unknown, but White's tenure at Essence was not entirely controversy-free.
Watch: Celeb Hair Stylist Ted Gibson Coifs Gabby Douglas for her Glam Essence Shoot
The Olympics may be over, but that doesn't mean that the Team USA gymnasts have been forgotten--especially the girl with the megawatt smile, Gabby Do
Controversial Fashion Director Elliana Placas Leaves Essence
When Essence--a magazine that targets black women--hired Ellianna Placas--a white woman--back in the summer of 2010 to be its fashion director, people