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ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous

ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
“Sneakers.”
By Essence ·
Hear more from Yara Shahidi and see who else made the ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish list in our September issue, on newsstands now! — We recently announced our first-ever ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish List, featuring some of our favorite trendsetters and style mavens who slay from head to toe on any and every occasion.
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Scroll through to read a little about what actress and activist Yara Shahidi had to say about her personal style, her favorite places to bargain shop, her most memorable fashion moment to date and more. Plus, be sure to grab your tickets to the 2018 ESSENCE Street Style Festival, celebrating all things Black fashion, beauty and style during New York Fashion Week!
01
Describe your personal style
“Ever changing and comfort above all.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
02
What are your favorite shoe brands?
“Love Cortez Kenny by Kendrick Lamar, Tyler Converse Collab And Pharrell and adidas. A great collab with my favorite artists and brands.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
03
What’s your most beloved beauty product?
“Eye brow spoolie.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
04
Who are your personal style icons?
“Solange, André 3000, Pharrell.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
05
Heels, flats or sneakers?
“Sneakers.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
06
If you could raid anyone’s closet, who would it be?
“Solange.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
07
What was your fashion purchase of all time?
“James Baldwin t-shirt by Deer Dana.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
08
Dress or jeans?
“Jeans.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous

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What’s the best thing you’ve purchased this year?
“Stella McCartney pants 2018 from men’s section while running around the city.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
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10
What was your most memorable fashion moment to date?
“SAG Ralph Lauren.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous
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What’s your favorite place to bargain shop?
“Amazon.”
ESSENCE 25 Most Stylish: Yara Shahidi Is Young, Black, Woke AND Fabulous

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