Is Humanity Out of Fashion?
Designer change at Valentino and Dries Van Noten raises the question.
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Designer change at Valentino and Dries Van Noten raises the question.
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The recent history of John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana and even Ye suggests the answer may be yes.
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Our fashion critic explains why some may prefer clutches and small evening purses when more practical alternatives exist.
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Pierpaolo Piccioli, known for his bold use of color and studded leather shoes, had been at the fashion house for 25 years.
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They Failed in Their Quests to Buy Birkin Bags. So They Sued.
But fans of the famed Hermès accessory say that the exclusivity is the whole point.
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Martin Greenfield, Tailor to Sinatra, Obama, Trump and Shaq, Dies at 95
He dressed six presidents, coached designers and made thousands of suits for TV shows and movies. But his beginnings were dismal: He learned to sew at Auschwitz.
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The Trumpification of Kristi Noem
The South Dakota governor’s new teeth are just the latest step in a very MAGA makeover.
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The Collective Cry of the Fashion Bros: No Dries! Don’t Go!
Men’s wear enthusiasts mourn the retirement of Dries Van Noten.
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Phoebe Philo Breaks Her Silence
In an exclusive interview, the designer talks about doing things as she wants them done, the weight of expectations and what happens next.
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Whatever Happens at the Super Bowl, She’s Already Won
Taylor Swift helped Kristin Juszczyk turn the stadium tunnel into the new fashion runway, and Sunday’s game will be the ultimate show.
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The End of the Bill Belichick Hoodie Era
The Patriots coach is out. And so is his trademark sweatshirt.
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Going Backward Was the Biggest Trend of 2023
Skinny models. White male designers. Shoulder pads. This year, fashion failed on many of its promises.
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Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès?
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The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried
The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.
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How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still
Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.
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Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.
Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting.
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Can’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot
A social media movement inspired by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion strikes back at the gatekeepers of beauty.
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You Can’t Outrun Athletic Greens
In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.
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The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth
When assessing how likely a given meal, snack or drink is to harm your dental health, there are two main things to consider, experts say.
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What Do Gen Z Shoppers Want? A Cute, Cheap Outfit That Looks Great on Instagram
Three young women shoppers in three countries talk about what they buy, where they buy it and why.
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Fashion Nova’s Secret: Underpaid Workers in Los Angeles Factories
The online retailer makes fast fashion for the Instagram elite. The way many of its garments are made is much less glamorous.
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Garment workers around the world make everything from luxury handbags to fast fashion leggings. Here are some of their stories.
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H&M’s Different Kind of Clickbait
The Swedish retailer now lets customers know where nearly every garment it sells is made. Is that enough?
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We make too much and buy too much. But maybe there is a way not to waste too much. The ragpicker of Brooklyn has an idea.
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Ask Vanessa Friedman Your Burning Style Questions
Each week, The Times’s fashion director and chief fashion critic will answer a fashion query — for men or women — in our new fashion newsletter.
Is This the Future of the Fashion Show?
The first “high fashion runway show entirely from home” just took place, complete with famous models and designers. The clothes were the least of it.
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The Politics of Dress at the State of the Union
Congresswomen in white. Melania Trump in Dolce & Gabbana. Can anyone opt out of fashion messaging any more?
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How Will You Look When You Emerge From the Pandemic?
Now that the masks are coming off, here are some easy approaches you can take to dress up your face.
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How Barely-There Botox Became the Norm
Will starting injections in your 20s and 30s make you look older? Preventive Botox explained.
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Essential Oils May Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Skin
When it comes to clean beauty, “natural” isn’t always best. Here’s what’s safe and beneficial, and what’s best to avoid.
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Kids’ Art Projects Go From Paint and Feathers to 18-Karat Gold
Some jewelers have been turning children’s work into fine jewelry items. “It sparked something inside of me,” one of them said.
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Sometimes Jewelry Accidents Are Just Waiting to Happen
Experts suggest checking your gems regularly for loose or damaged stones.
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‘It’s All in the Way You Tell the Story’
Charles Leung, Chaumet’s new chief executive, started his tale at the house by introducing its designs for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals.
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Marlene Dietrich’s Legacy Still Glitters
The movie star’s penchant for high jewelry continues to attract attention today.
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Brushed Gold Becomes the Finish of the Moment
Designers say the matte surface creates an interesting play of light for their pieces.
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Just Try to Find Women in Horology History
In Switzerland, for example, they have long been a large proportion of the industry’s work force. But that hasn’t meant recognition.
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Six Women in the Watch World Tell Their Stories
From an enamel master to a third-generation publisher and editor, they have forged careers in a sector that hasn’t always acknowledged women’s work.
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Following a Korean tradition, Yeana and James Ahn’s engagement gifts included watches. Then Ms. Ahn appropriated her husband’s Rolex.
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In Watches, He’s a ‘Bit of a Maverick’
Romaric André, best known as seconde/seconde/, spends his time putting art and whimsy into timepieces.
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What Are Fashion Designers Doing Next? Creating Watches.
Several blue-chip watch brands are teaming up with female fashion designers to appeal to women.
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The Last Gold Beater in Venice
In the 1700s, there were about 300 artisans making gold leaf in the city. Now there is just Marino Menegazzo, who is also one of very few remaining in Europe.
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Shrimp playing instruments and mice as sword-carrying pirates are just some of the figures Amedeo Capelli has created for his hand-operated automatons.
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Holding Onto Korea’s Past, a Tile at a Time
The hanok, a traditional home design, has been bypassed in Seoul’s vertical building boom. But some fans are trying to preserve it.
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France Continues to Rethink Its Furnishings
Mobilier National, the national repository of furniture and decorative arts, adds 54 creations by contemporary artisans.
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A Jewelry Designer Follows the Rainbow
Solange Azagury-Partridge imagined five colorful motifs in handblown glass for a limited-edition series of lamps.
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What happened when Karl Lagerfeld’s last residence, where he worked and where Choupette lived, was offered at auction.
By Dana Thomas
Explore ancient caves, catch a concert in a former textile mill, feast on mangoes and go on a poetry crawl in this fast-changing Indian city.
By Saumya Roy
The singer Lizzo, who has a new swim line, has moved on from “body positivity.”
By Ruth La Ferla
Many Americans used to view the Windsors with excitement, even admiration, beyond that shown to other public figures. Are they basically Kardashians now?
By Elizabeth Paton
Clothes from a collaboration between the king and two designers are on view at a royal estate. Plus, a new line by Isaac Mizrahi (that’s not for QVC).
By Ruth La Ferla
A touch of transparency balances the season’s rich, saturated hues.
By Vincent van de Wijngaard and Imruh Asha
The visual artist Pipilotti Rist’s collection is what happens, she says, “when a 60-something-year-old Central European woman doesn’t throw anything away.”
By Kate Guadagnino
The actress is known for thematic dressing to promote her movies. After her “Dune” desert epic, comes a tennis love triangle, “Challengers.”
By Jessica Testa
Structured, ladylike purses look crisp in shades of sky and robin’s egg.
By Mari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi
The Belgian designer, known for his glorious use of color and prints, remained independent for years. Now he’s going out on his own terms.
By Vanessa Friedman and Jessica Testa
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