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In this issue

THE MOMENT IS THEIRS
As two of our favorite R&B stars, Brandy and Monica, prepare for their first-ever joint tour, they reflect on past lessons, present opportunities and future ambitions By Shelby Stewart

WHERE BLACK ART BREATHES: MOMENTS THAT TRANSFORMED 2025
In the midst of chaos, Black artists crashed boundaries and created portraits of survival that kept us whole By Okla Jones III and Shelby Stewart

A Love Letter to 2026

Consider this your official heads-up: Our Fall/Winter issue is a little different. You might be flipping through these pages wondering, Wait. What happened to Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec? Well, we combined our last two issues of the year into one full and beautiful sendoff. Why? Because ESSENCE is stepping boldly into the future.

1 mins

THE FREEDOM OF EVOLVING, THE BEAUTY OF BECOMING

With a memoir, a mentorship program and a fresh outlook, Jordan Chiles is redefining strength through softness, sisterhood and self-belief

4 mins

IB Kamara Belongs Everywhere He Goes

A conversation on identity, community and the radical beauty of Blackness across continents, collections and generations—grounded in a presence that never needed permission

10+ mins

Done Deal

Upgrade your fashion options this season with these chic, affordable picks

1 mins

HER HOUSE

Aisling Camps, Stella Novarino, Anifa Mvuemba and Bianca Saunders share the vision, discipline and faith it takes to build a lasting fashion legacy

9 mins

Birkins Over Bitcoin?

Is the smart money in designer accessories? With authenticity as the gold standard, luxury bags are no longer mere status symbols—they’re key components of long-term wealth strategies

3 mins

Marlon Wayans Is HIM

Our brother on the big screen shares his thoughts on art, family and his unwavering sense of purpose: \"God put me here for a reason, and I'm going to fulfill that\"

7 mins

From Fear to Freedom

A stylist and travel editor opens up about his hair journey—and how he learned the power of a good cut

4 mins

BEST IN GROOMING AWARDS

Looking to expand the self-care routine of the men in your life? From a revitalizing scalp scrub to a high-tech trimmer, these are the outstanding grooming launches of the year

4 mins

Jaylen Brown IS STANDING ON BUSINESS

The NBA superstar opens up about love, leadership and learning to shine

3 mins

WHEN IN Rome

The multihyphenate discusses his journey to stardom, mental health and why he thinks the best is yet to come

2 mins

Leon Thomas IS OWNING HIS AURA

The artist opens up about self-care, commitment and the quiet confidence that has made him one of music's most compelling voices today

2 mins

Heritage on the Horizon

It's not just about winning the America's Cup, it's about how you carry it

2 mins

The Business of Being Druski

From viral skits to sold-out stages, this creative is proving that betting on yourself pays off

8 mins

Style Meets Function

The smartest accessories can track your health, capture content, protect you and your valuables—and elevate your look

3 mins

New Voices Foundation at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival

For the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, the New Voices Foundation presented a robust lineup of programming-designed to empower entrepreneurs from New Orleans and across the country

1 mins

BRING THE RUNWAY Home

Designer Carly Cushnie's refined eye defined her fashion label. She's applying that aesthetic to home decor

3 mins

Get Lit.

From moving memoirs to self-help guides and cost-saving recipe collections, 'tis the season to cuddle up with a great book

3 mins

The Voices of Altadena: Rebuilding Black Legacy After the Wildfires

The historic Los Angeles community refuses to be erased

5 mins

Résumé Rundown: Nia Sioux

Growing up at the \"bottom of the pyramid,\" Sioux is turning that disempowering label into a legacy

3 mins

Leaders of the New School

How Historically Black Colleges and Universities are defying the odds and creating innovators in business, fashion and STEM

9 mins

Nourish to Glow

We're constantly being sold on the idea that a miracle serum can give us perfect skin when, in reality, it's about what's on our plates

3 mins

Home Harmony

With expert guidance, uncover practices and products that will help create a more balanced and tranquil space in time for 2026

4 mins

A Blueprint for Your Best Year Yet

From love to finances, move beyond resolutions and enter 2026 with peace—and a clear plan

5 mins

Love, Loss and New Life

As Love Is Blind alum Lauren Speed-Hamilton prepares for motherhood and the one-year anniversary of her father's passing, she réflects on holding space for both joy and grief during the holiday season

4 mins

THE MOMENT IS heirs

The boy was a hook; Brandy and Monica were the history. Their return proves the moment belongs, and always belonged, to them.

10+ mins

WHERE BLACK ART BREATHES: MOMENTS THAT TRANSFORMED 2025

In these pages, we witness a year of Black artistry that moved hearts, shook stages and reshaped the contours of possibility

10+ mins

ESSENCE Power Players 2025

As ESSENCE celebrates 55 transformative years, we honor the boundary-breakers, dream-builders and culture shifters who are rewriting the rules of power—and winning

10+ mins

“Permission. Revoked”

Why you don't need permission to live boldly!

3 mins

Remember the Time

As our 55th anniversary celebrations continue, here are some fun ESSENCE facts and trivia

1 mins

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Essence Magazine Description:

Publisher: Essence-Communications-LLC

Category: Fashion

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

ESSENCE is the premiere lifestyle, fashion, and beauty magazine for African-American women. With the digital edition, you can experience the fierce, fun and fabulous features you love, wherever you go...