World
The Met’s Exhibit on Black Male Style Is an Exceptional Achievement
Writing in this magazine in 1973, Kennedy Fraser referred to style as “individualistic, aristocratic, and reckless,” and one or all of…
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News
Elon Musk Gives Strange Excuse for Massive Black Eye
Elon Musk sported what looked like a black eye during his DOGE goodbye press conference with President Trump on Friday. When asked about…
Fashion
Dakota Johnson Just Wore the Specific Shoe Trend that Makes Black Dresses Much More Interesting
Truthfully, at first glance, Dakota Johnson's latest look didn’t immediately stop me in my tracks. Yes, she looked stunning—she always…
Fashion
I Couldn't Help But Notice That LA's Coolest Dressers Always Wear This Shoe Trend With Black Trousers
Say you're packing for a trip to Los Angeles (jealous) and don't know what to bring. My recommendation? Just take a look at whatever…
Fashion
Fashion People Are Choosing Dresses In This Chic Colour Over Black This Summer
I've always been a fan of an LBD. Simple, sophisticated and chic for any occasion. A little black dress is a classic look, but it has kind…
News
Elon Musk Wins Exception to Black Ownership Rule in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to grant billionaire Elon Musk a deal with his Starlink internet network in an effort to…
Fashion
Black Sandals Will Never Be Out, But This Trending Colour Is Officially In for 2025.
My flat-footwear evolution is truly something that should be studied. Over the past few years, I’ve transformed from someone who outright…
Beauty
See the Runway Debuts of 51 Looks on View at the Costume Institute’s ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ Exhibition
Now that the 2025 Met Gala’s paparazzi frenzy has concluded, the next big moment at The Met is the opening to the public of “Superfine:…
Beauty
Yes, You Can Wear Black in the Summer—Here Are 7 Chic Outfit Formulas to Follow
Summertime is synonymous with color—the oceans’ richness, the sky’s brightness, the sunset’s golden hour hues. It’s only natural to…
Beauty
At the 2025 Met Gala, Keke Palmer Channeled the First Black Oscar Nominee for Best Actress in Vera Wang
Palmer was keen on honoring Wang’s house codes in her sartorial homage to Dandridge, allowing the two to land on a feminine interpretation…
Fashion
There’s Nothing Chicer Than a Black Dress—8 Outfits I’ll Rotate All Summer
If there's one colour I'm going to wear on almost a daily basis it's black. That's probably why I find summer one of the tricker months…
Beauty
Body Politic: A First Look at the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” Exhibition at the Met
“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” hasn’t yet opened, but already a sense of importance, pride, and triumph—quite apart from the red…
Fashion
Spotted: The It-Girl Heels Trend Set to Overtake Black and Beige Pairs This Summer
This summer, I'm inviting the season's brighter outlook into my life in every way possible. I've tracked down the best butter yellow…
Beauty
It Was a Black Creative Family Reunion at Echelon Noir’s ‘Black Hair Reimagined’ Hair Show
Hair shows have a rich legacy of art and experimentation in the Black community. For 75 years, the innovative fantasy world of hair has…
Business
Ukraine says it shot down Russian jet after Black Sea coast targeted
Ukraine said on Saturday it had shot down a Russian fighter jet near the Russian port city of Novorossiysk using a naval drone. The…
Beauty
From Kate Moss to Taylor Swift—It’s Time to Revisit Black Skinny Jeans
The denim trend on everyone’s mind right now is none other than the skinny jean, and we couldn’t help but notice that all generations of…
Business
Ukraine war: Russian Black Sea coast targeted, Kharkhiv hit by drones
The Russian region of Krasnodar on the Black Sea has come under attack, local Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said early on Saturday, hours…
Business
Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans…
Beauty
Black Dandyism Explained—From Its 18th-Century Roots to Modern-Day Expressions
There is something undeniably magnetic about the sharp creases of a tailored suit, the gleam of polished leather shoes, the swish of a…
Fashion
Kate Middleton Just Ignored Classic Blue or Black Skinny Jeans to Wear This Unexpected Colour Instead
I have no qualms with blue and black jeans, but lately, I've been sifting through my denim collection looking for something a little more…
Fashion
Daisy Edgar-Jones wears black trousers and mary janes.
While black trousers are a wardrobe pillar akin to a great pair of jeans or a fresh white tee, making them look and feel exciting isn't…
World
“A Minecraft Movie” Is a Tale of Two Cinematic Universes
I’ve never played Minecraft in my life—but then I’m not a Christian, either, and have always delighted in the distinctly Mormon cinematic…
Style
An 1887 Opera by a Black Composer Finally Surfaces
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, in 2020, and the cultural upheavals that ensued, classical-music organizations began including…
Fashion
Octavia Morgan Is the First Black Woman to Launch Clean Fine Fragrances at Ulta (and They're So Intoxicating)
With a firm handshake, say hello to Business of Beauty—an exclusive, inside look at each of the incomparable journeys of entrepreneurs of…