Iran's Crackdown on Women Defying Dress Code

Iran has launched a major crackdown on women defying the country’s dress code, with police enforcing laws requiring women to wear headscarves in public. The campaign, named “Noor” (Light), is the most serious effort to enforce the mandatory hijab law, following women-led protests in 2022 and 2023. The crackdown has raised concerns about state violence and repression against women and girls.

Met Gala 2024

The annual Met Gala, a major fund-raising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fashion wing, faces drama as a union threatens a picket line. Famous faces like Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, and Zendaya will be co-chairing the event. The gala's dress code is 'Garden of Time,' inspired by a J.G. Ballard short story and the spring exhibition 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.'