fashion
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Black in the Day: Barrettes, Blue Magic and Other Ways We Laid Our Hair
From bad perms to the press and curl, here’s a look at some of the long-lasting hairstyles from the past.
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‘I Stay Coogi Down to the Socks’: Remembering the Fashion That Shaped Black Culture
From celebrity labels to iconic trends: A look at some of the best hip-hop fashion from the past.
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Another Noose?! Givenchy Faces Heavy Backlash for Its Jim Crow-Inspired Necklace
If another white person tries to make a noose fashionable, I’m going to lose my mind.
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Vivrant Things: Our Stars Kept It Bright and Brilliant at the 2021 Emmys
The acting winners were exclusively white, but color won the night on the Emmys red carpet—and Jurnee Smollett wore a stylish tribute to Michael K. Williams.
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We Just Learned the Deeper Meaning Behind Jeremy Pope’s Met Gala ‘Fit, and—Whew
The theme was ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’. Pope and his designers opted to reference America’s lexicon of enslavement and exploitation.
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In America, and in the Met Gala: Who Showed Up and Showed Out at 2021’s Biggest Event in Fashion?
After a 17-month delay, Monday saw a star-studded return to the steps of the Met for In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. Which invitees understood the assignment?
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NYFW Runs Across the Concrete Jungle—and Atop the Empire State Building
The look trending for Spring-Summer 2022 is clearly ‘Black excellence’.
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The Kickoff: Dapper Dan’s Latest Collaboration Merges Fashion and Football
The iconic designer brought his talents to a luxe limited-edition lounging collection with Pepsi—complete with its own custom print.
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Virgil Abloh Is Being Sued by Legendary Brand Walker Wear for Alleged Copyright Infringement
A varsity jacket released by Off-White in February 2021 is now a source of legal contention between the two iconic streetwear brands.
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‘About Love’: Tiffany & Co. Teases Its Upcoming Short Film Starring Bey, Jay and a Never-Before-Seen Basquiat [Corrected]
The Breakfast at Tiffany’s-inspired campaign also features the iconic Tiffany Yellow Diamond.