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In a visual age, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is making himself into the 51st star.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a secret weapon up his rolled-up shirt sleeves.

During her time on the stand in former President Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, the adult entertainer dressed for history — and a jury.

The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?

The South Dakota governor’s new teeth are just the latest step in a very MAGA makeover.

Taylor Swift helped Kristin Juszczyk turn the stadium tunnel into the new fashion runway, and Sunday’s game will be the ultimate show.

The Patriots coach is out. And so is his trademark sweatshirt.

Skinny models. White male designers. Shoulder pads. This year, fashion failed on many of its promises.

Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès?

The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.

Why is the industry going backward when it comes to diversity and designers?

Both sides are trying to profit from reducing this moment to a whole lotta merch.

The cover of Vogue’s September issue has ignited a new debate about beauty standards.

Hey Barbie, there is a fine line between reclaiming a color and ruining it.

The actors’ strike could have far-reaching implications for how we watch and consume fashion.

The clothes on the show often serve as their own plot points, and are more memorable than any dialogue.

Jensen Huang, the C.E.O. of Nvidia, is transforming a black leather jacket into a symbol of the A.I. paradigm shift.

Apple says its new Vision Pro headset will “shift the way we look at technology.” How about how we look?

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.

What happens when brands and art collide? Or the story of Alexander McQueen and Adam Pendleton.

In her recent Vogue cover, the supermodel embodies a ‘dream,’ but one that increasingly seems decades old.

And Balenciaga and Thom Browne. Meta opens a new fashion store for the metaverse. Should you shop?

Luxury brands were once notoriously averse to controversy, but the verdict is still out on whether Mr. Depp’s case hurt or helped sales.

The Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for Senate has upended the electability dress code. How will he influence the general election?

Honesty, respectability, sincerity — the clothes make the argument.

When artistic license collides with reality, which one wins?

New York City’s new mayor, Eric Adams, pays a lot of attention to what he wears. You should, too.

Sometimes a dress is just a dress. Sometimes it’s a strategy.

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.

After masks, medical scrubs get the designer treatment. It’s the next big market no one expected.

A new book enters that category known as “fashion horror stories.” Something to consider before you shop.

A new Netflix show could create the viral fashion trend of summer. Except the clothes play second fiddle to the divadom and drama.

“The Crown,” Season 4, has raised the question again. The answer may not be what you expect.

The “Chanel of streetwear” has a new owner, and a tough balancing act ahead.

There’s a new political fashion statement in town, just in time for the election. Should you wear it?

Disposability is no longer chic. A new magazine joins a host of big brands in exploring the joys of upcycling.

As the Wall of Moms movement spreads across the country, so, too, does that question.

Think they don’t exist? Think again. As the social justice protests enter a new stage, so, too, does the imagery that defines them.

Fashion can do more than simply express solidarity.

It also may herald the return of wearable tech.

The speaker of the House has relentlessly, and strategically, made masks a part of her platform.

The juiciest fashion memoir of the year is out. But is it a tell-all, a tragedy or a harbinger of things to come?

“Mrs. America” is the fashion history lesson we all need.

Capitalist opportunities often emerge from times of trauma. That doesn’t make the origin stories any less uncomfortable.

Draper James had a well-intentioned giveaway. But it went very wrong.

This is what authority looks like today.

It has become a moral question as much as a consumer issue.

Runway shows are off. Stores are closed. But we still have TV.

Agent Provocateur is showcasing elite athletes in sexy lingerie. Is it a step forward or a great leap back?

A new exhibition in San Francisco makes art out of the Patagonia vest, the former prime minister of England and … Salesforce?

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.

It’s not a day. It’s a synonym for “sale.” And it needs to change.

A new book on Queen Elizabeth II spills some even more surprising style secrets.

The designer is closing his brand. What went wrong?

Banning the import of black clothing to Hong Kong misses the point when it comes to clothing and opposition.

Don’t think of those totes and saddle bags as just pretty accessories. They could also be an investment portfolio.

A guide to everything you need to know about the ready-to-wear shows.

The New York company filed for Chapter 11 after weeks of rumors, leaks and speculation. Why was this store different from all other stores?

The new Tory leader and likely prime minister is rewriting the rules of what leadership looks like.

The Apollo 11 anniversary is going to spur another wave of intergalactic fashion. But this time, we’re on the dark side of the moon.

A breakdown of what the candidates are saying when they aren’t saying anything at all.

After last year’s debacle in China, the brand went dark. Now it may be on its way back.

Shopping has always been about amusement. Now it’s going to be about amusement parks.

Louis Sarkozy, the son of the former French president, wants to make academics into influencers.

This week Anna Sorokin, Elizabeth Holmes and Cardi B all provided a visual brief on how to use clothes to communicate in court.

Now we can trick tiny bugs into eating our clothing. Consumption is finally a good thing.

For the Paris fashion world, Notre-Dame and all it represents was a gravitational pole.

J.B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, gets daily dress code recommendations, and he’s not alone. Welcome to the latest sign of the times.

When Apple introduced the Apple Watch five years ago, the whole tech industry began to flirt with style. But interest in wearables has cooled.