Essence Fashion Review: Queen Latifah Stars in Good American Campaign, Atlanta Fashion Week Announces Incubator, and More – Essence

This fashion week was filled with moments that we would like to spotlight. First, TheRealReal is promoting sustainability by partnering with Conservation International and several high-profile celebrities to launch a serious closet sale, with proceeds going to support environmental causes. Icon Queen Latifah stars in Good American’s latest American Icons campaign.

Additionally, Atlanta Fashion Week and Bloomingdale’s have teamed as much as launch an incubator program geared toward supporting the event of emerging designers. Ganni and Barbour then team up for his or her third collaboration. Finally, Renell Medrano presents its latest feat – a brand new magazine.

Keep scrolling to find the week’s fashion events.

Queen Latifah stars in Good American’s latest campaign

Queen Latifah appears in Good American magazine’s American Icons series. Good American is worked up to feature considered one of hip-hop’s most influential artists. Queen Latifah is a pioneer in a male-dominated industry, championing diversity, difficult the establishment and inspiring women around the globe. The visuals showcase Latifah’s aura, including her boldness, drive, and commitment to being different.

The American rapper wears a floor-length fur coat, black boots, black tights and a classic little black dress. He also wears latest leather jackets and classic denim-on-denim combos.

Head over to Good American’s website to buy items Queen Latifah wears in the campaign.

The RealReal is launching a star closet sale featuring Kate Moss, Veronica Webb and more

The RealReal and Conservation International are teaming as much as have fun National Shipping Month right. Since the location is the biggest online luxury resale marketplace, it felt good to do something revolutionary and sustainable to maintain the market alive. Partnering with environmental leader Conservation International on the sale, TheRealReal will donate $25,000 to the organization to assist protect the world’s oceans, forests and other ecosystems.

The sale will include ready-to-wear, handbags, jewelry and more from the non-public wardrobes of Kate Moss, Veronica Webb, Julianne Moore, Parker Posey, Janicza Bravo, Natasha Lyonne, Marissa Tomei, Lynette Nylander and others.

Atlanta Fashion Week and Bloomingdale’s announce latest partnership

Atlanta Fashion Week and Bloomingdales announced their latest partnership, The Fashion Incubator, which is able to directly support emerging designers. According to a press release, this partnership goals to support the event of independent fashion designers by providing them with the resources to grow and succeed in the style industry. They may even offer designers three months to point out their designs in Bloomingdale’s stores to check consumer expectations, increase brand visibility and share their stories.

“Atlanta Fashion Week and Bloomingdale’s share a common goal of supporting emerging fashion talent,” he said Angel Wattsfounding father of Atlanta Fashion Week. “We are excited to build a platform where designers can grow and thrive, and provide them with the tools they need to make a lasting impact in the world of fashion.”

Ganni and Barbour are back with a brand new collaboration

Danish brand Ganni has launched its third collaboration with British heritage brand Barbour after their first two collaborations in 2022 and 2023. The two powerhouses are an ideal example of brand name friendship. Their recent collaboration is a 9-piece collection using Barbour outerwear silhouettes with Ganni elements. This collection shines with waxed cotton outerwear staples and two latest silhouettes: a belted trench coat and a duffel bag in black and brown. Even Ganni’s signature leopard print is featured on the jacket, with every bit marked with a watch-catching neon green logo.

The Ganni X Barbour 3.0 capsule might be available for purchase from October 30 on the Internet and in chosen stores.

Renell Medrano makes his debut in Ice magazine

Photographer and designer Renell Medrano debuts Ice Magazine, which consists of 85 pages featuring women from all walks of life. In July, Medrano held an open casting call at her WSA office to search out different faces to seem in the problems. Medrano challenges traditional beauty and presents an entire range of beauty that doesn’t come in only one form. This latest publication focuses on the feminine gaze.

“I started this to create a space where women could express themselves and feel powerful. It was important to us to share this with the real girls who make up our Ice Community,” Renell shared in the caption on Instagram.