Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Dabin Ahn’s “Nocturne” and the Slow Meditative Work of Grief
Dabin Ahn’s “Nocturne” is at DOCUMENT in Chicago through June 6, 2026. Courtesy DOCUMENT and the artist Experts describe the psyche as an amalgamation of both conscious and unconscious material, fluidly combining to compose our sense of self and the reality around us. Artist Dabin Ahn’s compositions materialize this process: psychological and emotional innerscapes taking…
Read MoreAt the 2026 Met Gala, All-Black Clothing Became the Night’s Most Unmissable Fashion Statement
The 2026 Met Gala carpet reaffirmed a truth fashion never tires of revisiting: black is not a trend, it is a language. While this year’s Met Gala theme invited dramatic interpretation and theatrical styling, the most consistent visual story unfolding on the steps was monochrome restraint—specifically, head-to-toe black. From Charli XCX and Madonna to Cher,…
Read MoreWhy Margot Robbie’s Minimalist Met Gala 2026 Dress Took Chanel Over 700 Hours To Make
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was Margot Robbie‘s Met Gala 2026 dress. The Wuthering Heights star wore a gold gown while gracing the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4. But despite the seemingly minimalist design, the dress took 761 hours to make, per Vogue. The strapless metallic look…
Read MoreInside the Hottest Met Gala Afterparties
Ellen von Unwerth and CT Hedden at Baz Luhrmann’s Met Gala afterparty. Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com If Ragtime‘s Joshua Henry, nominated for a Tony Award just this morning, lit the fuse at the Met Gala’s start with his gospel-inspired, fever-pitched rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” Jon Batiste (who wore an homage to American…
Read MorePinterest CEO Bill Ready’s Early Youth Safety Push Is Paying Off as Scrutiny Rises
The Pinterest CEO’s early focus on teen safety is aligning with shifting public and political pressure. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Bill Ready has spent years pushing to make Pinterest safer for young users, well before regulators began zeroing in on the issue. As governments and parents intensify scrutiny of social media’s…
Read MoreWe Found the Best Free People Going Out Tops for Summer on Sale at Nordstrom
Nordstrom’s May Savings Event is here, bringing major savings to all of our favorite brands including Free People! Free People never misses in our eyes, and right now they have every summer-ready top we could ever dream of on sale at Nordstrom: Whether you’re looking for layering essentials to pair with your favorite loose linen…
Read MoreHow Zoë Kravitz’s Stylist Created a Look to Distract From Harry Styles Engagement Ring
Zoë Kravitz Subtly Hides Left Hand at Met Gala 2026 Amid Harry Styles Engagement Rumors Zoë Kravitz didn’t want to fuel late night talking at the 2026 Met Gala. Which is why Jessica McCormack, who supplied the Big Little Lies star’s jewelry for the evening, was tasked with ensuring Zoë’s new engagement ring from Harry Styles would…
Read MoreDanessa Myricks Beauty Created the Met Gala’s Glowiest Looks: Her Secrets to Radiant Skin
The Secret To An Even Complexion? Use Multiple Shades On Your Face There is no single perfect foundation match, according to Myricks. Instead, we need to match to the different shades on our faces. “We have been sold a myth,” Myricks told E!. “Everybody is looking for their one perfect shade of foundation. And if…
Read MoreDaniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn’s Jacaranda Plays to Its Own Beat
Chef Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn. Stefan Smith Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn want their new Los Angeles restaurant to be a fine-dining destination with dinner-party vibes. So at Jacaranda, which will open in the Hancock Park area on Wednesday, May 6, the married couple has a six-seat communal table for guests who are inclined…
Read MoreCiara, Russell Wilson Tease Their Kids’ “Opinions” on Met Gala 2026 Looks
Ciara & Russell Wilson Say Their Kids Will Have “Some Opinions” on Their Met Gala Fashion Ciara and Russell Wilson kept their Met Gala 2026 outfits locked up like an ancient Egyptian secret. After all, the “Body Party” singer and NFL star admitted that they didn’t share any sneak peeks of their gilded Egyptian Pharaoh-inspired…
Read MoreSee Billionaire Sudha Reddy’s Eye-Popping $15 Million Necklace at Met Gala 2026
“It is reinterpreted here as something sculptural and alive, where every thread holds a fragment of history,” she added. “This ensemble is not about nostalgia, it is about evolution.” “For me, this is what costume art can be: not just adornment, but a living archive,” Sudha concluded. “A way of carrying heritage forward not as…
Read MoreTina Knowles Reveals Blue Ivy Carter’s Met Gala Debut Brought Her to Tears
Blue Ivy Carter, 14, Makes Breathtaking Met Gala 2026 Debut Alongside Mom Beyoncé Tina Knowles is crazy in love with her granddaughter’s Met Gala debut. After Blue Ivy Carter, 14, attended the annual fundraising event with parents Beyonce and Jay-Z, the Matriarch author explained her emotional reaction watching her family step out for fashion’s biggest night. “Oh, my god. I got really emotional, shed a few tears,”…
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