Texas Middle School Dress Code Controversy

Officials at a Texas middle school tried to implement a new dress code banning all-black clothing due to mental health concerns but faced backlash from parents and eventually backtracked on the policy.

Texas High School Student Faces Suspensions for Not Cutting His Hair

A Black high school student in Texas faced suspensions for not cutting his hair to fit school policy. A federal judge dismissed most claims in his lawsuit, including those against the school district, state officials, and school employees. However, the claim of sex discrimination stood.

Controversy over All-Black Clothing Ban in El Paso Middle School

A school district in El Paso, Texas is facing backlash for banning all-black clothing in a middle school due to concerns about mental health and criminality associated with the color. The change in dress code has caused controversy among parents and students.

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.'