Black style to take center stage at 2025 Met Gala: A night of firsts [File/Standard] The first Monday of May is no ordinary day; it is fashion’s biggest night, when the Met Gala lights up New York City with a bold fusion of fashion, art, and culture. While the celebrity red carpet may steal the limelight, the event’s true soul lies in its tribute to fashion as a vessel of creative expression, historical depth, and social commentary. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” marks a powerful departure from previous iterations. It places Black fashion’s artistry, heritage, and resistance front…
Author: Ann Musungu
Curate your capsule wardrobe with these tips (Photo: iStock) Amid calls to action like “Who made my clothes?”, one practical and powerful response is embracing a capsule wardrobe. This approach revolutionises personal style and aligns with this vital week’s deeper values: respect for people, the planet and the process behind every garment. It’s about more than simply owning fewer garments; it’s about investing in the right pieces that reflect personal taste, reduce environmental impact and support ethical production practices. At its core, a capsule wardrobe is a thoughtfully curated collection of timeless, versatile pieces designed to be easily mixed and…