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.
Black Shorts Are Nice, But a Pair in This Major Summer Color Is Much Cooler
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.
Jean Shorts Look Anything But “Dated” When Worn With This Basic Trend and Summer 2026’s It Flats
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.
The 2026 Way to Wear a Tube Top (If You Want to Look as Elegant as Possible)
Tube tops aren’t always considered “chic,” but this summer, we have to make the most of what we have. The record heat is forcing fashion people to get even more creative with outfits to stay cool in while also looking chic. Doing so in a tube top may sound difficult, but Poppy Delevingne cracked the code at Wimbledon over the weekend.
Shop J Lo’s Wedding Guest Look For Taylor and Travis’s Wedding – Starting at $70
Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after they tied the knot on Friday, July 3 at Madison Square Garden. The wedding weekend has been kept under wraps with only one major confirmation so far: a sign outside MSG reading “JUST&T MARRIED!” that appeared after the ceremony. While we patiently wait for more details to be released, all of our attention has turned to the guest list. The star-studded event included Hollywood stars, NFL players, music legends, and, of course, Swift’s inner circle. From her childhood best friend Abigail to icons like Jennifer Lopez, there was no shortage of high-fashion moments. Ahead, we found the best wedding guest looks from Swift and Kelce’s big day.
