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May 04, 2022 at 10:30PM Resuming its original programming, the 2022 Met Gala will return on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The highly anticipated event, which supports the Costume Institute and celebrates its current exhibition, titled “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” will welcome Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda as its official cochairs. Fashion designer Tom Ford, Instagram’s Adam Mosseri, and Anna Wintour will continue on as honorary chairs. There will be a live stream hosted by actors Vanessa Hudgens and La La Anthony, who will interview attendees and showcase their looks as they arrive. The New York Times’s chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, released the news in a tweet in March. “Scoop: and the next Met Gala celeb co-chairs are…Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda,” she…

May 04, 2022 at 10:05PM As that return-to-office date slowly creeps up on the calendar, so does the uncertainty about what to wear. Whether your employer has reestablished a new dress code or you’re expected to go by the same rules, it’s probably time to freshen up your closet with more office-ready apparel. Business-casual clothing should be comfortable, while still helping you achieve a polished look: think blazers, tailored skirts, pantsuits, and sheath dresses that fit well and can be easily mixed and matched with your standard basics. Putting together a stylish outfit with business-casual attire will require tapping into your existing arsenal of layer-able staples like button-ups and dressy T-shirts. But you don’t have to be restricted to an everyday uniform. When shopping for business-casual pieces, items like knee-length skirts and close-toed shoes may be at the top of your list, but…

May 04, 2022 at 09:00PM Excited to catch some rays this season? Same. We’re more than ready to spend more time outdoors, ideally in a cute swimsuit, with the sun shining down on us - and maybe even with an Aperol Spritz in hand. In anticipation of warm-weather days, we’ve been searching for freshly dropped styles, particularly those from Old Navy - because it’s about time you check out the brand’s stylish swimwear. From sexy string bikinis to darling one-pieces and everything in between, we’ve curated a shopping list of over 25 swimsuits worth adding to your cart right now (seriously, we don’t think they’ll stay in stock for long). Standouts include the retailer’s ribbed-textures fabrics and floral-print options, but in our opinion, they’re all winners. Keep scrolling to shop our fashion editor-approved selections. Related: 15 Chic Old Navy Dresses Bound to Become…

May 04, 2022 at 08:35PM Image Source: Getty / Cindy Ord Whether it’s dressing Jodie Turner-Smith in custom Gucci for the Met Gala, getting Tessa Thompson to wear architectural biker shorts at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, or working with Tracee Ellis Ross and Marsai Martin on their Ebony cover, stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald craft fashion moments that shift the narrative. Professionally known as Wayman + Micah, the Los Angeles-based duo’s client list reads like a who’s who of Hollywood: Regina King, Tiffany Haddish, and the aforementioned stars Turner-Smith and Thompson, to name a few. They’ve established a reputation for allowing their clients’ personalities to shine, while still taking a sartorial risk every now and then. What’s more, their diverse clientele is reflective of their desire to broaden the definition of what - and who - constitutes “best dressed.” “We [work…

May 04, 2022 at 06:45PM Fashion has long failed to showcase body diversity. The industry may pay lip service to size inclusivity, but the recent fall 2022 runway shows (ahem, Valentino) told a different story, with many major fashion houses continuing to tokenize plus-size models. Inclusivity improvements are slowly happening, thanks to efforts from the plus-size community - including influencers like Kristine Thompson and Remi Bader and entrepreneurs and models like Ashley Graham and Gabi Gregg). Still, more work needs to be done. If you’re curvy, you understand firsthand how the fashion industry has historically been reluctant to offer inclusive, stylish options for your frame. The curvy bridal-apparel market is especially sparse. Offerings are rarely available in extended sizing, and thin women tend to dominate major brands’ marketing and advertisements - creating narratives that are damaging for brides-to-be According to the International Journal…

May 04, 2022 at 06:02PM History was told on the 2022 Met Gala red carpet, and the best dressed celebrities carried the message. Among them, Sarah Jessica Parker left her mark in a striking Christopher John Rogers gown. The “And Just Like That” star wore a Victorian-inspired, off-the-shoulder frock with a sweetheart-neckline corset and a pleated ballroom skirt in charcoal shades. Her ivory silk faille and silk moiré design recalled a “three-piece cape and gown ensemble” the late Mary Todd Lincoln wore circa 1862, a look that’s been credited to an unsung Black seamstress, Elizabeth Keckley. Keckley was born into slavery in 1818, and her dressmaking skills helped her purchase her freedom in 1855. She went on to launch one of the most successful clothing businesses in Washington DC. Braving the long history of racism in the United States, Keckley became the first…

May 04, 2022 at 05:55PM Dua Lipa is just one of many celebrities who’ve been spotted wearing Valentino’s all-pink collection. The “Don’t Start Now” singer posted a series of images on Instagram in an eye-catching monochrome outfit with the caption, “colin the caterpillar & caviar.” Lipa wore a hot-pink bralette paired with an oversize suit, complete with a sharp-shouldered blazer and high-waisted trousers. The singer’s look was straight off the runway from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s fall 2022 collection, and she accessorized with a pair of those viral six-inch platform heels in the same color. As for her beauty look, she opted for a Y2K-inspired aesthetic with tiny face-framing braids and lavender eyeshadow. If Lipa’s bra top looks familiar, it’s because Saweetie wore it on the 2022 Grammys red carpet back in April. Her custom fuchsia Valentino look was composed of three pieces: a bow-adorned…