Gold Medal Looks in Paris
Dior and Thom Browne get Olympic fever.
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Hemlines can spark questions — and strong opinions — about professionalism and appropriateness. Our fashion critic offers a reader some advice on skirt length.
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Fashion met fencers and Bad Bunny on Place Vendôme. Enter the era of haute kitsch!
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A Final, Graceful Bow From Dries Van Noten
As the Belgian designer ended his career with one last runway show in Paris, he left a reminder of why his is a storied legacy.
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Dries Van Noten Takes His Exit
In an exclusive interview, the designer reveals why he is retiring, his fears and why fashion is “an addiction.”
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Center Ring at the Fashion Circus
Streetwear tyro KidSuper brings a Brooklyn indie vibe to fashion’s biggest stage, this time in a collaboration with Cirque du Soleil.
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At Royal Ascot, the Hats ‘Err on the Side of Extravagance’
Fascinators are banned at a storied British horse racing event that has a strict dress code codifying what it means to be a hat.
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A Sock War Is Afoot Between Millennials and Gen Z
Social media is awash in another intergenerational fashion debate: Ankle socks or crew socks?
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Showcasing Authentically American Style
The inaugural Native Fashion Week, held this month in New Mexico, reflected the diversity and potency of Indigenous designers.
Capturing the Celtics’ Tunnel Walk
Players from Boston’s team arrive at basketball’s most exclusive private runway.
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New York City’s Easter Parade, Where Spring’s in Full Bloom
Spectators showed up to celebrate the season.
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Hair That Puts Your Best Face Forward
Wet waves, curly mullets and all sorts of braids commanded attention without camouflaging other features.
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Spring’s warmth is a flirt, but New Yorkers are ready for the season’s unpredictability.
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Donald J. Trump, the Man, the Flag
In a visual age, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is making himself into the 51st star.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a secret weapon up his rolled-up shirt sleeves.
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Stormy Daniels as We Had Never Seen Her
During her time on the stand in former President Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, the adult entertainer dressed for history — and a jury.
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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?
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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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Bahrain Celebrates Its History as a Pearling Center
A new walking trail in Muharraq explains a legacy of the gem dating to the Bronze Age.
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Bringing Out the Softer Side of Stone
The British jeweler Charlotte De Syllas carves gems into unconventional forms.
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Jewelry Often Has a Message, but Sometimes It’s Hard to Find
The old practice of hiding words or symbols, or engraving letters too small to be read, has come into favor again.
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An Often Unseen Setting Reappears
High jewelry designers are bringing metals back into view so the work is not just about the gemstone.
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Cindy Chao Credits Her Success to Perseverance
The jewelry brand is turning 20, boosted by expanding its focus increasingly toward Asian clients.
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Spring Means It’s Time to Plant Edinburgh’s Floral Clock
The Scottish capital has maintained this mix of horology and horticulture since its installation in 1903.
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Edinburgh’s Time Ball Will Fall Again
The time signaling device, which hasn’t been operating in recent years, is being restored as part of the renovation of a Calton Hill monument.
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When Watchmakers Team Up With Pritzker Prize Winners
Architects say they find a certain affinity between designing major structures and smaller items to wear on the wrist.
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A Watchmaker Who Seizes the Moment
Ups and downs in the industry, coupled with a tragic loss, have taught Ludovic Ballouard that the most important time is now.
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An Exhibition to Show ‘Young Guys What We Have Been Doing’
The independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen was dubious about a show in Finland, but then he decided, “why not?”
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How Those Colorful Azulejo Tiles Are Made
A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs.
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An Italian Maker Crafts Umbrellas With Personality
A handmade, bespoke umbrella is “a bit like a business card” for its owner, according to Carlo Suino.
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A Portuguese Jeweler Focuses Solely on Hand Work
Rosior, a family business, does not even use computer design programs.
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Lisbon Museum Houses a René Lalique Collection
A wealthy businessman’s acquisitions include a gem-studded diadem and large dragonfly brooch.
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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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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s minimalist label has opened a breezy “local” store in the Hamptons.
By Jessica Testa
Theater and dance critics can’t own the subjects they cover, but a fashion critic can — at least imaginarily — by making a hits compilation as the clothes go by.
By Guy Trebay
The author, who received the ring from his favorite aunt, described himself as its custodian “for this generation.”
By Amelia Diamond
“There’s more to me than only couture,” she said, previewing her first exhibition of sculpture. Catch it while you can: The show will last only 45 minutes.
By Nina Siegal
The process influenced a new scent developed by the “Happy” singer for Louis Vuitton. Plus, a surprise at Valentino and a punk doyenne’s wardrobe at auction.
By Ruth La Ferla
Everything you need to know to take care of your nails like a professional — polish optional.
By Chanel Parks
Dior, Chanel, Lagerfeld — a rash of new streaming biopics have tried to humanize fashion’s most famous names. Is that a good thing?
By Vanessa Friedman
If you’re just looking (but not buying), there’s pleasure in creating an imaginary wardrobe from the men’s wear catwalks at Gucci, Fendi, JW Anderson, Ralph Lauren and Tod’s.
By Guy Trebay
Navy blazers for the win.
By Vanessa Friedman
The event gave Broadway stars a chance to step out of their costumes and into outfits that showcased personal style.
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A reader who is moving cross-country wonders how to adapt his wardrobe without compromising his sense of style.
By Vanessa Friedman
Ramdane Touhami recently restyled a hotel in the Swiss Alps and opened a hiking supply store in Paris. He says they are only the beginning.
By Mark C. O’Flaherty
The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since coming forward with her cancer diagnosis.
By Vanessa Friedman
The rings, passed down by her mother, remind the author of the connection she has to her ancestors.
By Amelia Diamond
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The actress, who lent her name to a new line by A.P.C., cares mostly about dressing practically.
By Ruth La Ferla
Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.
By Alex Crevar
Plus: a boutique hotel in Philadelphia’s Fishtown, a new line of English knitwear and more recommendations from T Magazine.
By Caitie Kelly
A new exhibition that looks like a store is meant to draw attention to the prevalence of “superfake” handbags.
By Jessica Iredale
Blake Lively, Jude Law, Selma Blair and many more turned out for the Tribeca Film Festival’s annual artists dinner, ahead of a weekend devoted to Mr. De Niro’s work.
By Melissa Guerrero
The timeless, trend-proof closet staple continues to evolve.
By Zoe Ruffner
Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton have turned cruise shows into diplomatic currency.
By Vanessa Friedman
Set in the 1970s, the series depicts the designer’s personal and professional evolution and revolves around an intense love story.
By Elisabeth Vincentelli
Virginie Viard, who replaced Karl Lagerfeld at the French fashion house, spent nearly 30 years at the company.
By Vanessa Friedman and Jessica Testa
The designer Marc Jacobs said he was bullied into renouncing fur — which he claims his brand stopped using in 2018 — after activists targeted his employees.
By Jessica Testa and Vanessa Friedman
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Our critic examines the history of women’s trousers and “the sheer ridiculousness of the current state of sizing.”
By Vanessa Friedman
The actress and the supermodel are among the A-listers who have gravitated to the glamorous aesthetic of the merchant-turned-designer Annie Doble.
By Elizabeth Paton
Veronica Leoni will be the first woman to run the brand.
By Vanessa Friedman
Fall in love with the churches, seafood-heavy cuisine and UNESCO-listed streets of Portugal’s second-largest city.
By Seth Sherwood
Benjamin Talley Smith may well have made the jeans in your closet. And your friend’s closet. And your friend’s friends’.
By Vanessa Friedman
Our fashion critic shares tips for a reader who is hesitant to wear ultrabright clothing.
By Vanessa Friedman
Selkie, a brand known for fairy-tale dresses, has expanded into swimwear with bathing suits full of ruffles, ribbons and ruching.
By Ilana Kaplan
In Sergio Hudson, the first lady is stepping up her fashion diplomacy game.
By Vanessa Friedman
The actress hasn’t said so, but some internet users think she did. Plus, a bleak week for small brands and wedding dresses for fashion-forward brides.
By Elizabeth Paton
She made her own clothes to wear at her husband’s football games. Now she’s dressing the winner of the Indy 500.
By Jessica Testa
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Living on opposite sides of the globe didn’t stop them from developing their B/1 timepiece, a nod to Brutalist architecture.
By Ming Liu
Von Doren, which used the game’s notations on the dial of its first watch, plans to introduce a new version of the design this fall.
By Penelope Colston
The tenor Freddie De Tommaso fell in love with opera and timepieces as a young boy. Now he shops for high-end examples in the cities where he performs.
By David Belcher
Winner of a Challenge prize, the Raymond Weil brand is making a play for the enthusiast audience.
By Tanya Dukes
Plenty of other garments can be used as the basis for simple, chic looks for a variety of occasions, our critic writes.
By Vanessa Friedman
A TikTok movement is calling for followers to block famous people over their stances on the Israel-Hamas war. It began at the Met Gala.
By Elizabeth Paton
This season, fashion is abloom with 3-D blossoms, delicate textures and colors worthy of a bouquet.
By Estelle Hanania and Ian Bradley
It’s twilight time for the era of hoodies and sweats. Make way for another kind of suit, pairing a trucker jacket with matching jeans.
By Guy Trebay
This slow-paced Spanish island offers a quieter and wilder retreat than its more touristy neighbors.
By Yasmin Fahr
Plus: hojicha-infused sweets, ceramic watches and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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Spirituality, astrology and a desire to express power over nature are a few of the reasons people seek such motifs, experts say.
By Milena Lazazzera
Since 2009, the creators at Forms have been making unusual and sculptural pieces. The latest inspiration? A Japanese shakudo buckle.
By Jill Newman
The brand’s entrepreneurship program aims to expand opportunities for business owners creating “solutions for change.”
By Nazanin Lankarani
Ming Lampson focuses on finding and showcasing exceptional gems.
By Smitha Sadanandan
Walid Akkad lives in a French château and has a tiny showroom in Paris and only a handful of photos on Instagram.
By Tina Isaac-Goizé
Hancocks has moved into a renovated Georgian townhouse on St. James’s Street with more space to display its wares as well as its history.
By Sarah Royce-Greensill
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