Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. An ancient Egyptian woman, her mouth wide open and seemingly screaming forever, captured the imagination of archaeologists who discovered her mummified remains in a tomb near Luxor in 1935. A different team of scientists, still… Read More »
A host of stars arrived at the Met Gala 2024, which celebrated “Sleeping Beauties: Fashion Re-Awakening” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, with unique versions of a classic red carpet trend: sheer looks. From Greta Lee in a sculptural sheer white dress by Loewe to Dove Cameron in a… Read More »
A strong lineup of designers attended the Costume Institute’s “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” media preview at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Monday morning. Among the crowd of 400 were Joseph Altuzarra, Thom Browne, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Phillip Lim, Stephen Jones, Felix Chabluk Smith, Olivia Cheng and Richard Malone. All of the above have pieces in the… Read More »
In light of consumers’ declining interests, visual overload and sea of entertainment options, it’s no surprise that the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute is developing the multisensory components of its spring exhibit, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” In anticipation of the public opening on May 10, The Met has enlisted some multi-dimensional talents to join… Read More »
A young couple poses in their shiny new Cadillac on West 127th Street in Harlem. The woman wears a cloche hat and, with a slight smile, offers a cold gaze from under the wide brim of the fedora. They both wear flamboyant ankle-length raccoon coats. James Van Der Zee’s 1932 photograph “Couple” is among the… Read More »