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A Good Look: Bevy Smith and Dapper Dan Join Harlem Restaurant Melba's to Host Free Lunch for Furloughed Federal Workers
Here’s a fashion moment we can definitely get behind: Television personality Bevy Smith (Page Six, Fashion Queens) and designer Dapper Dan are helping out their fellow Harlemites on Tuesday, joining restaurant owner Melba Wilson to host a free lunch for federal workers negatively affected by the ongoing government shutdown. The Harlem, N.Y., icons will join…
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Paris Men's Fashion Week: Under Virgil Abloh's Eye, the Louis Vuitton Man Channels the King of Pop
Those of us watching Virgil Abloh’s debut as creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear last summer saw a clear nod to The Wizard of Oz on his prismatic runway. But with the presentation of his second collection for the label on Thursday in Paris, France, he made it clear that he was actually referencing The…
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As the 2019 Women's March Dawns and the DNC and Others Pull Support, Tamika Mallory and Co-Leaders Confront the Divide Within
As feminist activists and allies across the country prepare to join the third wave of Women’s Marches in as many years on Saturday, a well-publicized shadow has been cast over the event. The concern? Longstanding accusations of anti-Semitism and exclusion within the ranks of the Women’s March, with national co-president Tamika Mallory at the center…
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Meghan Markle Takes Maternity Glam Day to Night, Starting With a $35 H&M Dress (and You Can, Too)
Now that Meghan Markle is nearing the third trimester of her pregnancy, she’s no doubt running into the issue most pregnant women do, million dollar clothing budgets notwithstanding: What to wear? Whether in acceptance of her (temporarily) changing body or in solidarity with the masses of non-royals she now comes in contact with in her…
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Fenty, But Make It Luxury: Rihanna Reportedly Working on a High-End Line With LVMH—and Partying on the LES?
Remember that time (like, last week) when I suggested Rihanna was slowly embarking on an Amazon-like takeover of our lives? Well, we might as well just sign our estates over to the megastar now, because while we were awaiting new music, word in these fashion streets is that Rih is readying a line with international…
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Film Noir x 4: KiKi, Jenifer, Regina and Amandla Cover Essence's Black Women in Hollywood Issue
It’s awards season, and once again, Essence magazine is right in step with the moment by releasing its annual Black Women in Hollywood issue with four incredible cover stars—who also happen to be this year’s award honorees! Newcomer on the rise KiKi Layne, industry vet-turned leading lady Regina Hall, child star turned outspoken role model…
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Romper Room: Serena Williams Serves a New Spin on Her Famed Catsuit at the Australian Open
Feeling playful? Serena Williams sure looked as if she was, while shutting down Germany’s Tatjana Maria in straight sets during her first round match at the 2019 Australian Open. Memorably, after Williams’ black catsuit caused a small furor in the French Tennis Federation last year, the Women’s Tennis Association subsequently cleared the way for catsuits…
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#MuteRKelly: NYC Rally Planned to Pressure RCA to Drop 'The Pied Piper of R&B' [Updated]
Several powerful advocacy organizations are joining forces at the RCA Records headquarters in New York City on Wednesday morning in an ongoing effort to #MuteRKelly. Via the coalition’s social media, the “Rally to Protect Black Girls” is a joint effort between Color of Change, Girls for Gender Equity, the New York City chapter of the…