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Haley Baylee wore a Marie Antoinette inspired outfit to the Met Gala and it was a post of hers that referenced the infamous “let them eat cake” phrase that sparked the celebrity blockout. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Blockout a digital guillotine against pro-Israel celebrities

One thing good about the Met Gala was that it sparked a movement that is raising awareness about the atrocities in Gaza

‘Bitches Brew’: ‘A Married Torso Presenting a Plum in the Left Hand and Hiding a Knife in the Right Hand’ by Lady Skollie.

Friday is a feeling |  Why too much pubic discourse can be a distraction

Bitchin’ about discourse: Forget ugly feet – we have real issues

In Vogue: Karl Lagerfeld will be the theme of this year’s Met Gala
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‘Wicked’ Kaiser Karl set to have his day at Met Gala

In May, guests will pay homage to the controversial Karl Lagerfeld, the ‘king of fashion’, at the Met Gala in New York

Rihanna attends the “China: Through The Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 / Getty Images

Friday is a feeling | Met Gala fashion hall of fame

Red carpet event fashions memories

André Leon Talley speaks at a screening of his documentary The Gospel According to André during the 21st SCAD Savannah Film Festival in Savannah, Georgia, 2018. (Photo: Clingy Ord/Getty Images)

My life and Andre’s: How André Leon Talley paved the way for black voices in fashion

André Leon Talley injected much-needed intellectualism into fashion, inspiring others to find their feet

Rocking the rainbow: Actresses Lupita Nyong’o camped in an Afro with five gold Afro picks to match her rainbow-coloured shimmery organza gown. (Theo Wargo/ WireImage)
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Queer maketh camp

The artistic expression of identity has made its way to the most mainstream spotlight — the Met Gala

Family of passengers on board AirAsia flight QZ8501 react at a waiting area in Juanda International Airport

Slay or nay: Who caused a stir at the Met Gala 2015?

From Beyonce’s bedazzled look to Rihanna’s yellow show-stopper and SJP’s flaming head piece, we spotlight statement pieces and the more drab dresses.

Brahim Zaibat

New York’s Met Museum celebrates punk’s influence on fashion

Hollywood’s biggest stars turned out for the launch of the exhibition which honours the creativity and individuality of punk’s fashion rebels.