The EMLINE Ball doesn’t ask you to leave New Orleans at the door. It asks you to bring every inch of it with you and dress accordingly. At the center is EMLINE, the local fashion brand seen across the ...

This story appears in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands April 24. When asked why his clothing brand, Emline, sells over 100 types of socks, owner and fashion designer James Mayes ...

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NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — New Orleans is known for producing a lot of homegrown talent, from world-renowned musicians to Michelin-rated chefs. As we celebrate Black History Month, WDSU Reporter Shay ...

When asked why his clothing brand, Emline, sells over 100 types of socks, owner and fashion designer James Mayes responds that he hates when people’s socks don’t match their outfits. “If you’re ...

New Orleans is known for producing a lot of homegrown talent, from world-renowned musicians to Michelin-rated chefs. As we celebrate Black History Month, WDSU Reporter Shay O'Connor introduces us to a ...