The Lineup is a monthly series where we’re giving you an inside peek at the beauty lineups of the most sought-after experts and tastemakers in the industry. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at all the can’t-live-without products that make their worlds go ’round.
Every year, Essence Festival brings out some of the biggest names in entertainment to the great city of New Orleans for a weekend celebrating Black music, culture, and revelry. Hosted near the July 4 holiday, the landmark event boasts nightly concerts at the Superdome – including Prince in 2014, Janet Jackson in 2022, and Usher in 2024 – as well as a packed schedule of events during the day like the “Black Excellence” brunch and Prime Video “Essence of Leading Ladies” soiree. And celebrities come dressed in their finest summer-ready outfits for the occasion.
There’s no escaping this summer’s heat wave, and the only item that really matters this season is a pair of shorts. While black shorts are usually a go-to because they pair seamlessly with everything, It girls are swapping them for a much bolder, more fun hue. The most recent celebrity to endorse said brightly colored shorts is none other than Zoë Kravitz.
We’re all well aware that cut-off jean shorts are a bit of a polarizing thing in this day and age, but when paired with elevated pieces, dated they are not, and I say this with conviction. If you’re skeptical, I have a recent Dua Lipa outfit to present to you that proves my point.
