Beauty/Style

Virgil Abloh's Last Bow in Paris

The late streetwear genius had one last surprise collection, and sneakerheads are getting a chance to grab a final collectible

Keith Reed

Fashion

Danielle Brooks Didn't Come to Play with Her Wedding Looks

Actress Danielle Brooks collaborates with designers Christian Siriano and Oluwagbemisola Okunlola for her wedding day.

Kalyn Womack

New Growth

We Glossed, We Flossed, We Bossed...and We Glow On

Launching The Glow Up launched my my own glow up at The Root. But with a new year comes new growth.

Maiysha Kai

Fashion

André Leon Talley: 1948-2022

Talley worked his way to the top and left an indelible mark on the fashion industry.

Adriano Contreras

Videos

$850 Per Month for Black Women in Atlanta

André Leon Talley: 1948-2022

Dr. King's March on the Ballot Boxes Is Under Threat Today

Cheat Sheet: Exoneration

Beauty

'It Feels as if Impurities are Being Lifted Out of Your Face': A Product Review of ILERA Apothecary

Terrell Jermaine Starr

Beauty

10 Men Who Are Sexier Than John Legend, Who People Magazine Named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

Michael Harriot

Beauty

And Here's Why You Shouldn't Pick a Dentist Based On A Radio Ad

Panama Jackson

Big Beauty Tuesday

Big Beauty Tuesday: Here Comes the Groom With Mr. Baldwin Style

To celebrate the start of wedding season, The Root has launched “How We Do,” a two-week series centering Black love stories, commitment and nuptial style.

Maiysha Kai

Black Hair

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Black Hair

As King Richard Finally Hits Our Screens, All Hail Venus Williams for Blessing Us With This Throwback Look

Maiysha Kai

Can I Kick It?

I Hope You Already Got That Pair of Kobe's That You Wanted Because If Not, You're About to Pay Stupid Prices For Them

Panama Jackson

Can I Kick It?

Dear New Sneaker People, Just Because You Usually Wear a Certain Size Doesn't Mean You Always Wear That Size

Panama Jackson

Can I Kick It?

To Washington, D.C. With Love: The Commes Des Garcons x Nike Foamposite 1 Collaboration Might As Well Come With Mambo Sauce

Panama Jackson

Retail Therapy

Cyber Weekend Has Officially Started! Here's Where We're Shopping

The Root's annual list of Black-owned Black Friday through Cyber Monday sales is back—with fresh cuts!

Maiysha Kai

The Funk Boutique

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The Funk Boutique

The Funk Boutique: Virgil Dominates Luxury Streetwear, Paying Respect, and Osaka's Earrings Are a Racket

Bella Morais

The Funk Boutique

The Funk Boutique: Great Style Knows No Boundaries

Bella Morais

The Funk Boutique

Billie, Jimi and Virgil Take on Rock 'n' Roll 'n' Haute Couture

Bella Morais

The Funk Boutique

The Funk Boutique: The Season Ushers in a Bevy of Star-Studded Collabs—and Ballet

Bella Morais

The Glow Up

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Glow Up Goddess

In Another Possible Black Pageant Queen Streak, Breanna Myles Is Crowned Miss Teen USA

Maiysha Kai

Glow Up Goddess

Once Again, a Black Woman Has Been Crowned Miss USA

Maiysha Kai

Glow Up Goddess

ELLE’s 27th Annual Women In Hollywood Celebration Was Dazzlingly Diverse

Maiysha Kai

Glow Up Goddess

Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Leyna Bloom and Naomi Osaka on Sports Illustrated's 2021 Swimsuit Issues

Maiysha Kai

The Politics of Fashion

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The Politics of Fashion

Travis Scott's Astroworld Fallout Continues as Dior Confirms Cactus Jack Collab Is 'Indefinitely' Postponed

Maiysha Kai

The Politics of Fashion

Under the Influence: New Study Shows Black Influencers Make 35 Percent Less Than White Counterparts

Maiysha Kai

The Politics of Fashion

Nike Postpones Next Travis Scott Drop as Houston Officials Decline 3rd Party Investigation Into Astroworld Tragedy

Maiysha Kai

The Politics of Fashion

The Collab Conundrum: After the Devastation of Astroworld, Should There Be Travis Scott Collabs?

Maiysha Kai

Virgil Abloh's Last Bow in Paris

Danielle Brooks Didn't Come to Play with Her Wedding Looks

We Glossed, We Flossed, We Bossed...and We Glow On

André Leon Talley: 1948-2022

$850 Per Month for Black Women in Atlanta

André Leon Talley: 1948-2022

Dr. King's March on the Ballot Boxes Is Under Threat Today

Cheat Sheet: Exoneration

'It Feels as if Impurities are Being Lifted Out of Your Face': A Product Review of ILERA Apothecary

10 Men Who Are Sexier Than John Legend, Who People Magazine Named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

And Here's Why You Shouldn't Pick a Dentist Based On A Radio Ad

Big Beauty Tuesday: Here Comes the Groom With Mr. Baldwin Style

Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals New Hair Loss in Alopecia Update

Man With Dreads Sues Employer For Hair Discrimination

'Gorilla Glue'-Famous Tessica Brown Now Says Her Hair Is Falling Out

As King Richard Finally Hits Our Screens, All Hail Venus Williams for Blessing Us With This Throwback Look

I Hope You Already Got That Pair of Kobe's That You Wanted Because If Not, You're About to Pay Stupid Prices For Them

Dear New Sneaker People, Just Because You Usually Wear a Certain Size Doesn't Mean You Always Wear That Size

To Washington, D.C. With Love: The Commes Des Garcons x Nike Foamposite 1 Collaboration Might As Well Come With Mambo Sauce

Virgil Abloh's Last Bow in Paris

André Leon Talley: 1948-2022

Danielle Brooks Didn't Come to Play with Her Wedding Looks

Virgil Was Here: The Late Designer's Final Collection Took Flight in Miami

We Glossed, We Flossed, We Bossed...and We Glow On

Candace Parker's New Footwear and Apparel Collection Is the Latest Milestone in Her Already Legendary Career

She Got the Beat: Ester Dean Tells Us Why Barbie Should Be a Music Producer, Too

A New Kind of 'Homecoming'? Kanye West Files a Trademark Application for a Housewares Line

Cyber Weekend Has Officially Started! Here's Where We're Shopping

The Funk Boutique: Virgil Dominates Luxury Streetwear, Paying Respect, and Osaka's Earrings Are a Racket

The Funk Boutique: Great Style Knows No Boundaries

Billie, Jimi and Virgil Take on Rock 'n' Roll 'n' Haute Couture

The Funk Boutique: The Season Ushers in a Bevy of Star-Studded Collabs—and Ballet

In Another Possible Black Pageant Queen Streak, Breanna Myles Is Crowned Miss Teen USA

Once Again, a Black Woman Has Been Crowned Miss USA

ELLE’s 27th Annual Women In Hollywood Celebration Was Dazzlingly Diverse

Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Leyna Bloom and Naomi Osaka on Sports Illustrated's 2021 Swimsuit Issues

Travis Scott's Astroworld Fallout Continues as Dior Confirms Cactus Jack Collab Is 'Indefinitely' Postponed

Under the Influence: New Study Shows Black Influencers Make 35 Percent Less Than White Counterparts

Nike Postpones Next Travis Scott Drop as Houston Officials Decline 3rd Party Investigation Into Astroworld Tragedy

The Collab Conundrum: After the Devastation of Astroworld, Should There Be Travis Scott Collabs?