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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.
By Vanessa Friedman
In a visual age, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is making himself into the 51st star.
By Vanessa Friedman
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a secret weapon up his rolled-up shirt sleeves.
By Vanessa Friedman
During her time on the stand in former President Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, the adult entertainer dressed for history — and a jury.
By Vanessa Friedman
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?
By Vanessa Friedman
The South Dakota governor’s new teeth are just the latest step in a very MAGA makeover.
By Vanessa Friedman
Taylor Swift helped Kristin Juszczyk turn the stadium tunnel into the new fashion runway, and Sunday’s game will be the ultimate show.
By Vanessa Friedman
The Patriots coach is out. And so is his trademark sweatshirt.
By Vanessa Friedman
Skinny models. White male designers. Shoulder pads. This year, fashion failed on many of its promises.
By Vanessa Friedman
Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès?
By Vanessa Friedman
The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.
By Vanessa Friedman
Why is the industry going backward when it comes to diversity and designers?
By Vanessa Friedman
Both sides are trying to profit from reducing this moment to a whole lotta merch.
By Vanessa Friedman
The cover of Vogue’s September issue has ignited a new debate about beauty standards.
By Vanessa Friedman
Hey Barbie, there is a fine line between reclaiming a color and ruining it.
By Vanessa Friedman
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The actors’ strike could have far-reaching implications for how we watch and consume fashion.
By Vanessa Friedman
The clothes on the show often serve as their own plot points, and are more memorable than any dialogue.
By Vanessa Friedman
Jensen Huang, the C.E.O. of Nvidia, is transforming a black leather jacket into a symbol of the A.I. paradigm shift.
By Vanessa Friedman
Apple says its new Vision Pro headset will “shift the way we look at technology.” How about how we look?
By Vanessa Friedman
In Washington, D.C., and Mar-a-Lago, political and personal mythmaking collide.
The first female prime minister of Italy can’t avoid people caring about what she wears, but she can use it.
By Vanessa Friedman
What happens when brands and art collide? Or the story of Alexander McQueen and Adam Pendleton.
By Vanessa Friedman
In her recent Vogue cover, the supermodel embodies a ‘dream,’ but one that increasingly seems decades old.
By Vanessa Friedman
And Balenciaga and Thom Browne. Meta opens a new fashion store for the metaverse. Should you shop?
By Vanessa Friedman
Luxury brands were once notoriously averse to controversy, but the verdict is still out on whether Mr. Depp’s case hurt or helped sales.
By Vanessa Friedman
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The Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for Senate has upended the electability dress code. How will he influence the general election?
By Vanessa Friedman
Honesty, respectability, sincerity — the clothes make the argument.
By Vanessa Friedman
When artistic license collides with reality, which one wins?
By Vanessa Friedman
New York City’s new mayor, Eric Adams, pays a lot of attention to what he wears. You should, too.
By Vanessa Friedman
Sometimes a dress is just a dress. Sometimes it’s a strategy.
By Vanessa Friedman
Fashion was seen as a way forward for the country and its craftspeople, especially women. But those involved are terrified it may turn them into targets.
By Vanessa Friedman
After masks, medical scrubs get the designer treatment. It’s the next big market no one expected.
By Vanessa Friedman
A new book enters that category known as “fashion horror stories.” Something to consider before you shop.
By Vanessa Friedman
A new Netflix show could create the viral fashion trend of summer. Except the clothes play second fiddle to the divadom and drama.
By Vanessa Friedman
“The Crown,” Season 4, has raised the question again. The answer may not be what you expect.
By Vanessa Friedman
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The “Chanel of streetwear” has a new owner, and a tough balancing act ahead.
By Vanessa Friedman
There’s a new political fashion statement in town, just in time for the election. Should you wear it?
By Vanessa Friedman
Disposability is no longer chic. A new magazine joins a host of big brands in exploring the joys of upcycling.
By Vanessa Friedman
As the Wall of Moms movement spreads across the country, so, too, does that question.
By Vanessa Friedman
Think they don’t exist? Think again. As the social justice protests enter a new stage, so, too, does the imagery that defines them.
By Vanessa Friedman
Fashion can do more than simply express solidarity.
By Vanessa Friedman
It also may herald the return of wearable tech.
By Vanessa Friedman
The speaker of the House has relentlessly, and strategically, made masks a part of her platform.
By Vanessa Friedman
The juiciest fashion memoir of the year is out. But is it a tell-all, a tragedy or a harbinger of things to come?
By Vanessa Friedman
“Mrs. America” is the fashion history lesson we all need.
By Vanessa Friedman
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Capitalist opportunities often emerge from times of trauma. That doesn’t make the origin stories any less uncomfortable.
By Vanessa Friedman
Draper James had a well-intentioned giveaway. But it went very wrong.
By Vanessa Friedman
This is what authority looks like today.
By Vanessa Friedman
It has become a moral question as much as a consumer issue.
By Vanessa Friedman
Runway shows are off. Stores are closed. But we still have TV.
By Vanessa Friedman
Agent Provocateur is showcasing elite athletes in sexy lingerie. Is it a step forward or a great leap back?
By Vanessa Friedman
A new exhibition in San Francisco makes art out of the Patagonia vest, the former prime minister of England and … Salesforce?
By Vanessa Friedman
And who gets to say? As the latest list of lauded style-setters arrives, it may be time to say goodbye to the whole concept.
By Vanessa Friedman
It’s not a day. It’s a synonym for “sale.” And it needs to change.
By Vanessa Friedman
A new book on Queen Elizabeth II spills some even more surprising style secrets.
By Vanessa Friedman
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The designer is closing his brand. What went wrong?
By Vanessa Friedman
Banning the import of black clothing to Hong Kong misses the point when it comes to clothing and opposition.
By Vanessa Friedman
Don’t think of those totes and saddle bags as just pretty accessories. They could also be an investment portfolio.
By Vanessa Friedman
A guide to everything you need to know about the ready-to-wear shows.
By Vanessa Friedman
The New York company filed for Chapter 11 after weeks of rumors, leaks and speculation. Why was this store different from all other stores?
By Vanessa Friedman
The new Tory leader and likely prime minister is rewriting the rules of what leadership looks like.
By Vanessa Friedman
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