Call it what you want—but let’s not act brand new. An afro is an afro, not a “cloud bob.” There’s a fine line between trend forecasting and straight-up rebranding, and this definitely feels like the latter. Let’s be honest—this style is not new. Black people have been wearing, celebrating, and defining this look for generations. So when Vogue presents it with a softer, trend-friendly name, it can feel less like innovation and more like erasure. Maybe I’m more irritated than I