Kerane Marcellus

1 month ago | essence.com | Kerane Marcellus

After an inspiring conversation days ago with Refinery29’s fashion director Irina Grechko at SCADstyle 2025, designer Willy Chavarria shared even more insights with ESSENCE behind the scenes. Born and raised in small-town Fresno, California, Chaviarria’s child-like wonder never went away, even now in his 50s. Right before the conversation, the designer’s fashion film was shown to the audience, invoking a spirit of artistry.

2 months ago | essence.com | Kerane Marcellus

“Style has been my voice long before I found the words to express myself,” Houston-based content creator Micah Pegues shared. She’s not one to shy away from a bold look, often seen on Instagram, accumulating over 33,000 followers, rocking a coveted outfit. The influencer gives her mother credit for her introduction to fashion. Her mother worked as an engineer by day and a fashion designer by night, running her label Diary of Joli and running her boutique, Head Over Heels.

2 months ago | essence.com | Kerane Marcellus

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have been going on a downward spiral as of late. The Afro Fashion Association, a non-profit founded in 2015 by University of Ferrara alumni Michelle Ngonmo, was born to combat this issue. Ngonmo, a Cameroon-born entrepreneur, studied communications and anthropology, which has aided her in changing the disparities that Black and POC designers face in the industry. Fashion had always been part of the Ngonmo’s life.

Mar 5, 2025 | essence.com | Kerane Marcellus

Elisa Johnson We’re at the home stretch of the winter season which means the sun is finally returning. With the sun rays gleaming, this is a fitting time to upgrade your sunglasses collection. Looking for a pair of sunnies that fit your face shape as well your budget, especially if you want them to last you long, is a bit of a struggle.

Feb 26, 2025 | essence.com | Kerane Marcellus

Melanie Acevedo It appears that home decor and fashion designers are getting well acquainted. From collaborative collections in the past like Christopher John Rogers and furniture brand Orior’s collection in 2022, fashion designers slowly found interest in home décor.