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This story originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of ESSENCE, on stands now. Leon Thomas has always carried himself with a quiet duality—musician and actor, dreamer and realist, ...

You've been under utilizing this accessory. A scarf can double as a tiny necktie when you want a subtle, polished detail. Fold a lightweight scarf into a narrow strip and tie it around your neck like ...