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The XP Guide: March 2024

We’ve made it to the last stretch of cold weather, according to everyone’s favorite rodent meteorologists, Chuck and Phil, who both declared the early arrival of spring. The unofficial end of winter also means the unofficial end of awards season as we head into St. Patrick’s Day festivities, including the world’s oldest civilian parade. Plus, the boys of summer are back — with their new see-through uniforms in tow. Keep reading for experiential inspiration from the biggest happenings coming in March — and check out how XP Land XLISTERS are involved in everything from household names like the Oscars and SXSW to a first-of-its-kind design salon at Paris Fashion Week. AWARDS Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards: March 7, Los Angeles Now in its 17th year, the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards will celebrate notable figures including Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Kathryn Busby and Nkechi Okoro Carroll. Hosted by Method Man, the event aims to honor Black women’s achievements in film and television, especially amidst the challenges of last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes. The ceremony, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, will emphasize the theme “Radiant Power,” highlighting the resilience...