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While we were locked into the Met Gala live stream and live-reacting to the parade of celebrity looks, one celeb got an overwhelming A+ for understanding the assignment: Yseult. Instagram users sounded off in the comment section to give the French singer her flowers for looking “sculpted and snatched” in her black-and-gold couture ensemble. One […]
Before the buttons are fastened and the cameras start flashing, there’s a conversation happening between two creatives who understand that getting dressed is never just about clothes. For the 2026 Met Gala, James Frazier steps into a custom Daveed Baptiste look that reads like tailoring in motion, a balance of Frazier’s classic restraint and Baptiste’s […]
Jimmy Butler didn’t just arrive at the 2026 Met Gala. He introduced a new argument. Somewhere between the flashbulbs and the usual hierarchy of maisons, there’s always that quiet policing of what “belongs” on those steps. And Butler, in custom Alo, walked straight through it like it wasn’t there. The question of “why Alo?” is […]
As a bona fide Broadway fanatic, I see a lot of shows. And as a Black woman, I’ve gotten used to flipping through the Playbill, searching for the one Black performer I could tap into and see myself recognized on stage. This past Broadway season, I didn’t have to search. The 2026 Tony Award nominations […]
Built in close collaboration between John Imah and Charles Harbison, this look understands that getting dressed for the Met Gala 2026 is part ritual, part strategy. It doesn’t over-explain the theme, it moves through it. “Costume Art” becomes less about playing dress up and more about treating the body like a living archive, something that […]
Getting decked out in striking concert attire to match the energy of your favorite artist’s tour dress code used to be fun. But in 2026, for some music fans, the repetitive instructions to look the part may have become exhausting and too costly to keep up with, likely creating burnout among those who’ve reached their […]
The Met Gala is one of fashion’s most exclusive events, a who’s who extravaganza where celebrity and influence are on full display. But even if it’s a most coveted invitation, some the biggest names in celebdom don’t show up. From strategic skips to scheduling conflicts — and even an occasional snub from the Anna Wintour […]
For a moment, Natasha Cloud’s unsigned status was the talk of the internet. As one of the WNBA’s most outspoken veterans, her unsigned status fueled online speculation that her politics, activism and willingness to challenge the league publicly had made teams hesitant to sign her, with some fans drawing comparisons to Colin Kaepernick. But her […]
When I first learned that a girls’ elementary school in Iran was bombed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, the grief was heavy and familiar. It’s the same grief that comes with living in a context of state violence as a Black person in the United States. It shows up in […]
Visiting Louisville, Kentucky, is always a vibe. Visiting it during Derby weekend? Now that’s an experience. This “Rich Auntie” adventure began the moment I touched down at Muhammad Ali International Airport, because this city truly is about greatness. Before I could even grab my bag, I was handed my first bourbon flight, courtesy of the […]