See The 2024 Essence Festival Celebrity Looks We Loved

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Celebrity Couture for the Culture: 2024 Essence Festival Celebrity Style We Loved

1. Tisha Campbell is living her life like its golden.

Tisha Campbell is aging backward – and we love to see it. The Martin actress slayed the 2024 festival in a rust gold ensemble with exaggerated sleeves and slight bell bottom pants. Tisha topped off her ensemble with soft wavy hair and glam makeup.

2. Keke Palmer is serving the girlies.

Keke Palmer is serving the girlies in New Orleans. The author donned a fitted one-shoulder Balmain mini dress with black peep-toe pumps and simple accessories.

3. Sanaa Lathan is the definition of the 'carefree Black girl.'

Sanaa Lathan oozes carefree Black girl during the Essence Festival of Culture. The timeless beauty paired red flowy two-piece set with goddess locks and simple makeup. Doesn’t this look scream summer?

4. Supa Cent turns heads with a casual slay.

Supa Cent turned heads at the 2024 Essence Festival Of Culture in a casual slay we love. Stunting for her hometown, the social media entrepreneur and beauty brand leader wore a brown crop top and brown fitted pants. 

5. Garcelle Beauvais shines bright like a diamond.

OK, Garcelle! Known for her love of bling, Garcelle Beauvais shines on the 2024 Essence carpet. The star wore a fun sequin shorts suit with clear Cinderalla pumps and wavy red hair.

6. We love Toya Johnson's designer look.

Toya Johnson is dripping in designer in New Orleans. The star wears a trendy short set from Dolce & Gabbana paired with a mini Christian Dior padded tote.

7. Candiace Dillard Bassett is glowing in orange.

It’s the bantu knots for us! Candiace Dillard Bassett glows on Essence’s carpet wearing a bright orange maxi bodycon dress and striking bantu knot braids. 

8. Danielle Brooks plays with colors and patterns – we swoon.

Danielle Brooks is not playing on the Essence carpet. The Color Purple actress is all about trend and fashion in this funky orange zebra print top, pleated shiny lavender skirt, and lime green earrings. She tops off her look with micro mini braids that remind us of the best part of summer (doing fun protective styles with our hair).

9. Meagan Good is flirty, feminine, and fun.

Meagan Good chose the feminine, flirty aesthetic for this Essence look. She paired a halter-style floral pattern dress with gold platform heels. Meagan’s body looks amazing and her legs go on for days. We see you, Sis!