There’s absolutely no wardrobe essential that has been more disrespected or overlooked than socks. Sure, they’re not always the center of attention in an outfit, like your favorite high-waisted jeans or your go-to coat. We stuff them into our thigh-high boots, or maybe allow them to peek through when we wear them with our loafers.…
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In fashion, when we talk about hype, it usually has to do with a sneaker drop, anything Rihanna touches, a highly anticipated designer collab—rarely does a relatively plain, season-less item of clothing get that type of attention. But one wardrobe essential recently defied the odds, gaining a devoted fan base (and 1,500 four- and five-star…
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It’s not quite a cause for celebration, but August 21 is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, which marks the point in 2019 at which the average black woman’s wages at last catch up to what a white man earned in 2018. For women overall, it takes about 16 months to make what a white man…
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“As a black woman who’s worn my hair natural since 1995, I’ve understood how important hair and hair texture is for women, especially the issues we’ve had surrounding our hair,” says Eggleston Bracey. That’s also why she felt a corporate responsibility to expand on [Unilever brand] Dove’s commitment to real beauty and diversity. “I was…
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This article contains spoilers about the seventh—and final—season of Orange Is the New Black, now streaming on Netflix. Adrienne C. Moore (Cindy Hayes, the inmate who converts to Judaism in season three) is in Atlanta for her 20-year high school reunion when she calls. “I’ve been to past reunions since the advent of Orange Is…
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It’s been a few days since I first watched Miley Cyrus‘ episode of Black Mirror, but my mind is still spinning. The story is simultaneously fresh and familiar: We’re introduced to a pop star named Ashley O. (Cyrus), whose songs are as bright and whimsical as her neon-purple wig. But underneath the smiley press appearances…
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