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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.
By Milena Lazazzera and
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s minimalist label, the Row, 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.
By The Styles Desk
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