How Malia Obama Became a Fashion Icon, Celebs Best Street Looks, Will Smith's Fits Through The Years, Rihanna's Best Style Moments and Other Style Stories

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. — Stephanie Holland

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There aren’t too many fashion-forward, first daughters like Malia Obama, the eldest daughter to the 44th President Barack Obama. — Shanelle Genai

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We know celebrities know how to dress to impress at movie premieres and award shows. But the stars with the best style also know how to put a great look together when they shop for groceries, have dinner with friends or cheer on their favorite sports teams. — Angela Johnson

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Despite Will Smith becoming a controversial figure because of the infamous Oscars slap, the “Bad Boys” star is still a beloved actor to Black folks. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is a summer hit and Smith is promoting the movie like the movie star he always has been. — Noah A. McGee

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When it comes to style, singer/entrepreneur Rihanna never disappoints. She and her partner, A$AP Rocky, always understand the assignment and leave us with head-turning looks we can’t stop talking about. — Angela Johnson

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It’s October, which means HBCU homecoming season is in full swing. And if you’ve ever been to homecoming at an HBCU, you already know that it’s a whole vibe. And because you’re gonna want to leave a lasting impression with your friends (and your haters, and your crush who messed around on you with your roommate), you already know that you had better not even think of stepping onto the yard looking less than fresh. — Angela Johnson

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