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By Devine Blacksher ·Updated July 10, 2024
As the Essence Festival celebrates 30 years of existence, it’s important to recognize the impactful Bryon Javar, celebrity stylist; and Amiraa Vainqueur, celebrity stylist and designer. During the discussion, the panelists shared their perspectives on fashion trends, cultural influences, natural hair src=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EssenceFestivalOfCulture_2024_Day03_Saturday_EssenceStage_30YearsofEssenceFestivalFashions_ReginaldCunningham_-9-scaled.jpg” alt=”EFOC 2024: 30 Years Of Essence Festival Fashions” width=”400″ height=”266″ />Essence
The Fashion Trends and Cultural Influences at Essence Festival
Essence Festival is a global platform for street >CROWN Act. Tameka Foster shared that this is her first year attending with natural hair, while Amiraa touched on her natural hair journey throughout the last six years.
“Over the years, I’ve seen a shift in hair trends,” says Vainqueur. “In the 90s, there were micro braids, afros, and a focus on embracing natural curls. Then, in the 2000s, we saw bold colors and big chops gaining popularity. Now, in the 2020s, there’s a resurgence of appreciation for natural hair, with an emphasis on braids and individualisticsrc=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EssenceFestivalOfCulture_2024_Day03_Saturday_EssenceStage_30YearsofEssenceFestivalFashions_ReginaldCunningham_-20-scaled.jpg” alt=”EFOC 2024: 30 Years Of Essence Festival Fashions” width=”400″ height=”266″ />Essence
The Impact of Essence Festival on Black Creatives and Entrepreneurs
The panel emphasized how Essence Festival is a major platform for Black designers, stylists, and other creatives to showcase their talents. The conversation also touched on the festival’s role in exposing Black-owned businesses and how it has opened doors for many in the industry.
“It’s our first time {on the Essence Fest stage},” says Vainqueur. “Bryon and I are stylists, and this is providing a platform for us to speak about what we do and express ourselves. We’re here with Tameka Foster, a legend; it’s an honor. Without the people behind the scenes seeing us and giving us a chance, we wouldn’t be able to have opportunities like this. So, it’s important for Essence to be able to put creatives like us on a platform that other platforms wouldn’t have.”
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