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Most fashion mannequins are about a size 2. The Met Gala exhibit is making room for diverse bodies
Canada

Most fashion mannequins are about a size 2. The Met Gala exhibit is making room for diverse bodies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's upcoming 'Costume Art' exhibit, launching at the 2026 Met Gala, features custom mannequins based on diverse real-life models to promote body positivity and challenge traditional fashion displays. Curator Andrew Bolton and participants like Michaela Stark and Sinéad Burke highlight the initiative's role in addressing the fashion industry's declining inclusivity, as noted in recent reports.

Jessica Williamsabout 7 hours ago
Biggest lessons from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs
Sports

Biggest lessons from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs

The first weekend of the NBA playoffs highlighted enduring strategies like LeBron James' playmaking for the Lakers, defensive adjustments by the Cavaliers, the Thunder's dominance over the Suns, the Pistons' offensive struggles against the Magic, and Victor Wembanyama's strong debut for the Spurs. These Game 1 results provided key lessons on turnovers, shooting, and tempo that could shape the series ahead.

Robert Taylorabout 7 hours ago