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Opening Ceremony's Carol Lim on Using Fashion as a Platform for Global Issues

Opening Ceremony's Carol Lim on Using Fashion as a Platform for Global Issues

Time Magazine — Carol Lim and Humberto Leon met while studying at UC Berkeley in the '90s, bonding over a shared love of travel and fashion. Today the duo is synonymous with the international Opening Ceremony boutiques, a concept they brainstormed during a trip to Hong Kong.

Women's March on Washington Won't Be Happening at the Lincoln Memorial

Women's March on Washington Won't Be Happening at the Lincoln Memorial

Time Magazine — The Lincoln Memorial has been the site for many of the United States' most historic rallies, from the civil rights and anti-Vietnam protests of the 1960s to the Million Man March in 1995 . However, for the thousands of women planning to march on Washington following Donald Trump's inauguration, the landmark won't be available for rallying.

How Iman and Bethann Hardison United to Hold Fashion Accountable for Diversity

How Iman and Bethann Hardison United to Hold Fashion Accountable for Diversity

Time Magazine — Model Iman and activist Bethann Hardison first met at the New York City showroom fashion designer Stephen Burrows. Hardison ran the studio, and the Somalian supermodel was hired for one of her very first modeling gigs in New York.

Style Icon Iris Apfel on Living Life Without Rules

Style Icon Iris Apfel on Living Life Without Rules

Time Magazine — Iris Apfel might be 95, but don't think for a minute that the legendary interior designer and fashion icon has resigned herself to a quiet life. In fact, Apfel shows no sign of slowing down any time soon, thanks to the popular demand for her brand of unapologetically colorful and outrageous style.

Amy Schumer's Feminism Can't Make Up for Her Racial Insensitivity

Amy Schumer's Feminism Can't Make Up for Her Racial Insensitivity

Time Magazine — In a Medium essay titled " Information About My 'Formation'" that was published last Thursday, Amy Schumer offered not an apology, but a justification masquerading as a feminist manifesto following the intense backlash for her bizarre take on Beyoncé's "Formation" music video.

Renowned Photographer Bruce Weber on Why Photography Is a Tool for Democracy

Renowned Photographer Bruce Weber on Why Photography Is a Tool for Democracy

Time Magazine — Over the course of his career spanning nearly five decades, Bruce Weber has documented the likes of Jane Goodall, Kate Moss, and David Bowie. He's also pushed boundaries with his progressive fashion campaigns, noting that he's "very lucky" to have been able to work nearly every day doing what he loves.

Iconic Photographer Peter Lindbergh Talks '90s Supermodels, Aging and Why He Loves Instagram

Iconic Photographer Peter Lindbergh Talks '90s Supermodels, Aging and Why He Loves Instagram

Time Magazine — The '90s have been heralded as the age of the supermodel, back when stars like Naomi, Linda, Christy, Kate and Cindy were household names. The photographer who is often associated with this period in fashion history is a soft-spoken German man by the name of Peter Lindbergh.

John Legend on Art, Activism and How Fatherhood Is Changing His Music

John Legend on Art, Activism and How Fatherhood Is Changing His Music

Time Magazine — John Legend's musical touch can be heard on everything from Lauryn Hill's iconic album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, to Ava DuVernay's film Selma, for which he co-wrote the film's Oscar-winning original song, "Glory." But Legend's influence isn't just musical.

A Brief History of Drake and Rihanna's Non-Relationship Relationship

A Brief History of Drake and Rihanna's Non-Relationship Relationship

Time Magazine — Drake and Rihanna's chemistry-laden relationship has always left fans wondering whether the 6 God and the Barbadian beauty are more than just friends. However, thanks to two collaborative tracks this year, Aubrey and Robyn have been spending plenty of quality time together - from making surprise appearances at each other's concerts to sappy social media posts, Drake and Rihanna make a convincing case that their friendship might not be platonic.

From Schoolgirl to Glory : The Complete 17-Year History of Britney Spears at the MTV Video Music ...

From Schoolgirl to Glory : The Complete 17-Year History of Britney Spears at the MTV Video Music ...

Time Magazine — 1999: Britney Spears made her MTV Video Music Awards debut at the show in 1999; fresh off a year of wild success from her breakout album, ...Baby One More Time, she performed on the VMAs stage (alongside boy band 'NSYNC and brief boyfriend Justin Timberlake) for the first time, recreating her title track's music video, complete with a school-themed set-up and a seductive but sweet stage persona.

A Brief History of the Long Wait for Frank Ocean's Next Album

A Brief History of the Long Wait for Frank Ocean's Next Album

Time Magazine — The world has been waiting for a new record from Frank Ocean for what feels like a lifetime-though in fact it's only been four years. Here's everything that's happened in the world of Ocean's music since his first album dropped. July 10, 2012: Frank Ocean releases his debut studio album, Channel Orange to great acclaim .

A Comprehensive Guide to the Kanye West-Taylor Swift-Kim Kardashian West Feud

A Comprehensive Guide to the Kanye West-Taylor Swift-Kim Kardashian West Feud

Time Magazine — Sept. 13, 2009: Taylor Swift wins the Best Female Video award at the MTV Video Music Awards for her video, "You Belong With Me." During her acceptance speech, Kanye West jumps on stage, grabs the mic and utters the now-infamous lines, "Yo, Taylor, I'm really happy for you and Imma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time.

Amber Rose Opens Up About Her New Show, Feminism and Why Black Lives Matter

Amber Rose Opens Up About Her New Show, Feminism and Why Black Lives Matter

Time Magazine — Amber Rose is many things: model, actress, businesswoman and the author of a book appropriately titled, How to Be a Bad Bitch. In recent years, she's also been recognized for her campaign against slut shaming (she created a SlutWalk to provide an inclusive space free of stigmatized sexuality), her advocacy for women and her ride-or-die friendship with Blac Chyna.

We Should All Aspire to Tweet Like Martha Stewart

We Should All Aspire to Tweet Like Martha Stewart

Time Magazine — Hello, what did you do today? Martha Stewart efficiently claimed the title of shade queen, demoralized Jonathan Cheban's belief in the power of his celebrity reach and live-tweeted a Jason Derulo concert in just under two hours.

Alicia Keys on World Refugee Day: 'If We Don't Speak Up, We're Part of the Problem'

Alicia Keys on World Refugee Day: 'If We Don't Speak Up, We're Part of the Problem'

Time Magazine — With two decades in the music industry and 15 Grammy awards to her name, it could be easy to overlook Alicia Keys' philanthropy work. But the singer, 35, has proven that she's as invested in making a positive change on both a local and global scale as she does about making music.

Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful on Diversity In Fashion and the Rise of the 'Instagirls'

Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful on Diversity In Fashion and the Rise of the 'Instagirls'

Time Magazine — There are few names that have as much clout in the fashion industry as supermodel Naomi Campbell and fashion editor and stylist Edward Enninful. Working together for nearly three decades, the duo has delivered some of the most iconic images in fashion and broken barriers with respect to diversity and representation along the way.