Cool or gross? Why 'ugly shoes' are taking 2026 by storm ^37.5%

BBC - By Ellie Violet Bramley - 5/13/2026, 11:00 AM

Hasty Generalization 28.5% - Negativity Bias 23% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 18.6%

Odd-looking shoes that are hybrids of the practical and the fashionable are everywhere. From the five-toed sneaker to the snoafer, footwear never looked so awkward. What's the appeal? For some people shoes are an afterthought. The more inconspicuous the better. For others, they take centre stage – the main character of an outfit. But... more

The artworks that inspired eight of the most stunning Met Gala looks ^27.2%

BBC - By Ellie Violet Bramley - 5/5/2026, 3:39 PM

The artworks that inspired eight of the most stunning Met Gala looks From Heidi Klum as a veiled Vestal virgin to singer Ciara as a gold-encrusted bust of Nefertiti, here is the art behind the fashion at the Met Gala. Fashion is Art was the theme for this year's Met Gala, which falls annually on the first Monday of May. The event marks... more