News
April 18, 2023

RIP Dame Mary Quant: Celebrating the Fashion Designer Who Invented the Miniskirt

Embed from Getty Images Clothing design can have an enormous impact on culture. A garment can change attitudes and empower those who wear it. Dame Mary Quant knew this well. The British fashion designer popularized the miniskirt and is often credited with inventing it. Her design defined the London style in the 1960s and was hugely influential on the youth culture at that time.

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Store
April 18, 2023

Shop In Style With Any of These Artistic Reusable Tote Bags

You never know when you might need some extra help carrying your shopping. That's why keeping a tote bag in your purse or car is so useful. Instead of settling for a plain design, investing in something a little more special can add instant flair to your outfit. My Modern Met Store has added several new reusable tote bags that are sure to become workhorses in your routine.

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Entertainment
April 17, 2023

Actor Matthew McConaughey Reveals That Woody Harrelson Might Be His Brother

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have been good friends offscreen for many years. Even onscreen, their bond was palpable when they starred side by side on the first season of the HBO show True Detective. While they have described their relationship as a “bromance,” the two Texan actors could share an even deeper connection—they could actually be brothers.

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Sculpture
April 17, 2023

Stunning Metal Sculptures Recreate the Fluid Forms of Splashing Water

The word sculpture typically evokes a static figure that is suspended in time. Beijing-based artist Zheng Lu, however, finds a way to convey not only movement but also changeability. His series of metal sculptures mimic the splashing of water, taking on the amorphous shapes of liquid as it splatters in different directions. Ranging from a small scale to human-sized, and sometimes even larger, these pieces are striking to look at.

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