ESSENCE dives into the archives to trace the creative evolution and lasting impact of Ann Lowe.

For decades, there has been a glaring lack of diversity in the bridal industry. Black designers and boutique owners were seldom recognized as being among the best in the business. Mirroring racial ...

Weddings typically aren’t the occasion to throw convention to the wind, but some brides are doing just that with at least one centerpiece of their nuptials — the white wedding dress. Among wedding ...

Now, Bride and Co merges traditional elements in its white wedding gowns as part of it new collection called Threads of ...

Sarah Jessica Parker wore a black spaghetti strap gown with a ruffled skirt for her 1997 nuptials to Matthew Broderick Leo Sorel Sarah Jessica Parker’s iconic black wedding dress may have sparked a ...

Wedding gowns from six Black designers who have made their mark in an industry that has often left out people of color. By Danielle Braff Black bridal designers have been at the forefront of ...

After trying out second hand clothes with slow gains, Brenda Mirembe found her niche in unique African bridal wear after successfully getting the dressing idea for her Introduction ceremony. After ...

For many brides, buying a gown from a bargain online platform sounds nerve‑wracking, but when one South African bride discovered her dream wedding gown on Temu for just R320, she turned scepticism ...