If you googled anything last Juneteenth, you were greeted by a Doodle–a commemorative alteration of Google’s logo created in celebration of a notable figure or holiday–illustrated by Christian Robinson.
In the Doodle, three young children at a picnic jump rope, beneath them a hopscotch court enclosing the word “Google” in its squares. “That’s what I want to showcase in this piece—the descendants of enslaved people celebrating having fun,” Robinson told Essence about the illustration.
During the Super Bowl LVII Halftime show in 2023, Rihanna descended from the sky and sang her most beloved hits. Baby bump aside, her all-red number grabbed all the attention, including her shoes: designed by Salomon, from the brand’s recent collaboration with Maison Margiela. She first wore the brand in 2019, correlating with the brand’s rising popularity within streetwear culture.
In 2018, UNICEF estimated that each year, about 85% of textiles end up in the trash. At the same time, global textile production is expected to continue growing at a rapid pace. Fashion is about more than just raw materials, it is about ideas–but the pillaging and destruction of the planet in the name of fashion shouldn't be ignored.
Modern performance art is often skewered by viewers for being shallow: stirring up controversy for controversy’s sake. But occasionally, these works tap into the global zeitgeist better than any piece of traditional art. Some boundaries, no matter how uncomfortable it makes us, are meant to be crossed.
On the first Monday of May, actress Taraji P. Hensonstunned on the MET gala red carpet in an ornate custom gown created by SIMKHAI, the namesake brand of designer Jonathan Simkhai. For her third time as a guest at fashion’s most glamorous event, Henson wanted a large train, and she knew Simkhai was the right choice after seeing just a few sketches. “He made my dream come true,” Henson told Entertainment Tonight on the MET Gala red carpet.
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