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Sculptor Simone Leigh Becomes 12th Artist to Win Guggenheim’s Hugo Boss Prize
Black excellence has been awarded again. On Thursday, the Guggenheim Museum awarded its coveted Hugo Boss Prize to Brooklyn, N.Y.-based artist Simone Leigh. The Hugo Boss Prize recognizes achievement in contemporary art. Leigh, a Chicago native of Jamaican descent, works in various media but was recognized for her work in ceramics, which incorporates traditional African…
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Cardi B Warmed Hearts With a Winter Coat Drive—and You Can, Too
When the temps sharply dropped in New York last week, Cardi B literally handed out some warmth. The Bronx-born star was spotted at the Marlboro Houses housing project in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Gravesend last Thursday, giving out free winter coats to those in need. As expected, crowds swarmed to see the reality star-turned-rapper, with…
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Shadow Play: ‘Tis the Season for Shimmering, Saturated Looks for Eyes
Of the many trends we saw come down the Spring-Summer ‘19 runways during Fashion Month (which we’ll unpack in a separate post), one of the most major—an emphasis on eyes—is ripe for right now. As the temps drop, makeup is getting more dramatic. Bold eyes and lips are making a big impact this fall and…
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Hat Tip: Carmelo Anthony Debuts New Collaboration with Goorin Bros.
His first outing with the Houston Rockets may have been less than stellar, but Carmelo Anthony’s other debut seems quite promising. Melo may be best known for his headbands, but the NBA star also loves a hat, as evidenced by his latest collaboration with hat makers Goorin Bros. The second Carmelo Anthony x Goorin Bros.…
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Get Your Kicks: Pyer Moss x Reebok Drops 2 New Styles for Fall
To say that designer Kerby Jean-Raymond is on the cusp of greatness would be a belated accolade. The CDFA Award-nominated designer of Pyer Moss—who is currently a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist—has been making a major impression on the fashion industry for years, with socially-conscious shows and of-the-moment designs. Jean-Raymond’s rise has included an ongoing collaboration…
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More, More, More … Fall Brings Even More #BlackGirlMagic to Magazines
If it seems like we’re running one of these stories every other week (or more), we are—and that’s a good thing. Bucking the longstanding trend of primarily white models and celebs covering magazines, we’ve been seeing a rash of magazines covered by black women this fall—and it’s a trend we’re trying to help make a…
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Black Girl Magic Meets Marvel: Nnedi Okorafor Unveils New Shuri Comic
We don’t need another hero, but here’s one we’ve been waiting for anyway: Wakandan princess and genius little sister Shuri has finally broken out of her supporting role in the Black Panther franchise into her own series, courtesy of acclaimed fantasy writer Nnedi Okorafor. Okorafor, whose novel, Who Fears Death, is being developed by HBO…
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#WCW: Serena and Meghan Twinning Is the #BFF Energy We Needed Today
It may look like just a basic blazer, but when it comes to close friends Serena Williams and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, it’s also a sign of their sisterhood and solidarity. With even more of the world’s eyes on Meghan since her pregnancy announcement on Monday, she chose to rock a look from Serena’s eponymous…
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From Harriet Tubman to … Serena Williams? Cynthia Erivo Dishes On Another Dream Role
Cynthia Erivo is on a roll. Currently, she’s starring in the highly touted thriller, Bad Times at the El Royale, and will soon move on to filming Kasi Lemmons’ biopic on Harriet Tubman, playing the abolitionist herself. As a British actress, the Tony award-winning Erivo caught quite a bit of backlash for the Tubman casting,…
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Pass the Bubbly! Virgil Abloh Puts His Stamp on Yet Another Iconic Brand
We thought rosé season wouldn’t come around again until next spring, but leave it to Virgil Abloh to switch it up on us. Proving that everything is more chic with his personal touch—including Jimmy Choos, Louis Vuitton, Nikes, the world’s most famous tennis star, Serena Williams and Ikea—Abloh has now gotten into the champagne game, designing…
