Black women x street style = perfection. Essence Magazine honed in on that magical equation when they hosted the Essence Street Style Block Party in DUMBO Brooklyn on Sunday to kick off New York Fashion Week. The event included a live runway show and local vendors and designers. Celebrity attendees included Mel B, Ciara and cast members from OITNB. Check out these gorgeous photos of the block party attendees…

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Photo Credit: Meow and Barks Boutique
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Photo Credit: Ene Von Tease
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Alissa Holder
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Kamie Crawford
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Al Malonga
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Elouinia Exantus
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Tierra Benton
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Photo Credit: Alexis Stember-Coulter https://instagram.com/alexisstembercoulter/

Photo Credit: Alexis Stember-Coulter https://instagram.com/alexisstembercoulter/

Photo Credit: Alexis Stember-Coulter https://instagram.com/alexisstembercoulter/

Photo Credit: Alexis Stember-Coulter https://instagram.com/alexisstembercoulter/

Photo Credit: Alexis Stember-Coulter https://instagram.com/alexisstembercoulter/

Photo Credit: Alexis Stember-Coulter https://instagram.com/alexisstembercoulter/

Photo Credit: Alexis Stember-Coulter https://instagram.com/alexisstembercoulter/

Photo Credit: Alexis Stember-Coulter https://instagram.com/alexisstembercoulter/
YES! Ladies, did any of you attend the block party? How was it?!
At times like this I really miss Brooklyn. An abundance of Black beauty all over the place.
every city needs a festival like this! Really beautiful and diverse ladies, fashion and hair.
They are so beautiful!! I love it! I wish we had festivals like this in France
black women are so beautiful