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  1. ASK Vanessa

    Will Leopard Print Ever Go Out of Style?

    A reader is puzzled by the popularity of animal print in women’s fashion. Our critic offers an explanation for its appeal.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Elizabeth Taylor, in 1962.
    CreditKeystone/Hulton Archive, via Getty Images

  3. Kim Jones Leaving Fendi

    From fashion world rumor to reality, another industry shake-up.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Kim Jones, at his Fendi couture show in 2023.
    CreditAnne-Christine Poujoulat/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

  1. The Met’s Next Fashion Blockbuster Takes On the Politics of Race

    With support from LeBron James, ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and more.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Clockwise from top left: ASAP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton and Pharrell Williams, the co-chairs of the Met’s next Costume Institute gala.
    CreditJustin Lane/EPA, via Shutterstock; Nina Westervelt for The New York Times; Rebecca Smeyne for The Times; Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images

  2. Is a $910 Fleece Actually Worth It?

    Camping’s favorite material gets a luxury overhaul.

     By Jacob Gallagher

    The Rier fleece zip pullover is no prosaic Polartec.
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  3. How Harrods, London’s Luxury Emporium, Is Dealing With a Sexual Abuse Scandal

    The 175-year-old department store is trying to make amends for alleged abuse by its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, even while shoppers seem undeterred.

     By Megan Specia

    People walking past the Harrods department store in London in 2022. Mohamed Al Fayed, who owned the store from 1985 until 2010, allegedly used it as a hunting ground for young women whom he would select from the storeroom floor and then elevate to work in his personal office.
    CreditHenry Nicholls/Reuters

  4. The Whiplash of a Major Fashion World Shake-up

    Celine shocked the industry by announcing that Hedi Slimane, its top designer, is leaving. Hours later, it surprised many again by naming his replacement.

     By Jacob Gallagher

    Hedi Slimane at Celine’s spring 2023 men’s wear show in Paris.
    CreditSarah Meyssonnier/Reuters

  5. Maggie Smith’s Face Has Something to Teach Us

    Age is the ultimate luxury.

     By Rhonda Garelick

    Ms. Smith died in September. She was 89 years old.
    CreditPaul Marriott/Shutterstock
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Style Outside

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  1. What I’ve Seen at Paris Fashion Week

    Paris Fashion Week has been full of notable runway looks, striking faces and scenic backdrops. Here are some of the best things our photographer has seen so far.

     

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  2. Dreamy Denim From Fashion Week

    Denim has been prominent on runways and in the crowds outside shows and we captured some of the memorable ways people wore it.

     

    CreditSimbarashe Cha/The New York Times

  3. Conveying Confidence Through Clothing

    Signs of self-assurance were apparent in outfits on and off the runways at Milan Fashion Week.

     By Simbarashe Cha

    The cut of the coat and the shirt’s oversize collar made the editor Blake Abbie’s work-appropriate outfit anything but business as usual.
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  4. The Art of Dressing Gracefully

    This season at London Fashion Week, outfits on and off the runway felt a bit more mature.

     By Simbarashe Cha

    Enchanting attire that conjured the wardrobe of Cinderella.
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  5. Give Them What They Want

    Tulle, camouflage, denim and all those buckles: Paris Fashion Week had a little of everything.

     By Simbarashe Cha

    At Hermès, influencer Caroline Daur’s perfect photo-op.
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Unbuttoned

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  1. How Hedi Slimane Changed Fashion

    He has just left his fourth job at a big brand. Maybe it’s time he start one of his own. Would you buy that?

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Hedi Slimane in 2003.
    CreditMax Lautenschlaeger/Visum, Redux

  2. Kamala Harris Is Dressing to Be President

    With very little time to prepare for the campaign trail, the vice president is sticking to her suits — a political move of its own.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Vice President Kamala Harris in the first days of her candidacy for president of the United States.
    CreditPhotographs by Erin Schaff/The New York Times; Kenny Holston/The New York Times (second from right)

  3. Fashion’s Fake News Epidemic

    Between designer-less brands and rampant gossip, fashion is having a meltdown. And it’s not because of the heat.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    The specter of rampant gossip hangs over the fashion industry,
    CreditMichel Euler/Associated Press

  4. J.D. Vance, Breaking the Beard Barrier

    The vice-presidential candidate is the first major party nominee with facial hair in 75 years.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Senator J.D. Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, onstage during Day 3 of the Republican National Convention.
    CreditTodd Heisler/The New York Times

  5. 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

    Mr. Trump in red, white and blue in front speaking in front of the Red, White, and Blue in April 2016, when he was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
    CreditNathaniel Brooks for The New York Times

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Piece of Me

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  1. Megan Stalter’s Scorpio Ring

    The actress made sure that the ring, a style also owned by her girlfriend, became a part of her costume for her role in an upcoming show by Lena Dunham.

     By Amelia Diamond

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  2. Kevin Kwan’s Art Deco Heirloom

    The author, who received the ring from his favorite aunt, described himself as its custodian “for this generation.”

     By Amelia Diamond

    CreditMaiwenn Raoult for The New York Times

  3. R.O. Kwon’s Jade Rings

    The rings, passed down by her mother, remind the author of the connection she has to her ancestors.

     By Amelia Diamond

    CreditCayce Clifford for The New York Times

  4. A Jewelry Line Rooted in Qatar

    Fatma Al-Mohannadi uses local designs and artisans to create her De Trove brand.

     By David Belcher

    Fatma Al-Mohannadi, the founder of De Trove, has said her goal is to make jewelry that celebrates Qatari culture and history, but with designs that could be worn throughout the day.
    CreditHeath Holden for The New York Times

  5. Resilience Has Taken Her From ‘The Hills’ to Brooklyn Heights

    Glossier founder Emily Weiss attributes her success to never giving up. Plus, jewelry shopping from coast to coast and Wet Seal’s gilded age.

     By Misty White Sidell

    Emily Weiss at the Glossier flagship store in SoHo last year. The brand just released two new fragrances on the occasion of its 10th anniversary in business.
    CreditLila Barth for The New York Times

Watches

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  1. Hodinkee, the Watch Fan Site, Is Sold to a British Retailer

    Neither Benjamin Clymer, its founder, nor the Watches of Switzerland Group would disclose terms, but they stressed that coverage would continue to be independent.

     By Victoria Gomelsky

    David Hurley, the deputy chief executive of the Watches of Switzerland Group, and Benjamin Clymer, the founder and chairman of Hodinkee. “We feel like there’s a perfect marriage, in terms of their content, their limited editions, the traffic that they drive,” Mr. Hurley said of Hodinkee.
    CreditGraham Dickie/The New York Times

  2. Can I Wear My Watch in the Shower? Watering the Plants?

    Your timepiece was sold as water-resistant to the ocean depths, but the brand says don’t wear it swimming. What’s going on here?

     By Chris Hall

    CreditDarya Shnykina

  3. Small Independent Watchmakers Draw Big Brand Interest

    Chanel has taken a stake in MB&F, the latest example of how customer enthusiasm for artisanal timepieces has prompted luxury groups to look for partners.

     By Victoria Gomelsky

    The brands founded by, from left, Joshua Nathan Shapiro, Ming Thein and Thomas Fleming announced a coalition in August to help independents gain access to suppliers.
    CreditJames Kong

  4. If You Always Wanted This Watch, Your Wait Might Be Over

    Patek Philippe’s best selling Ref. 5711 models may never be what you would call affordable, but resale prices have been declining.

     By Nazanin Lankarani

    At the 2021 New York Watch Auction, buyers had opportunities to bid on a watch that had become a fan favorite: the Patek Philippe Ref. 5711.
    CreditPhillips

  5. India Has Become the Watch Industry’s Next Big Prize

    Experts say that, given the rising wealth and a pending cut in customs duties, it won’t be long before the country ranks among the top export markets.

     By Victoria Gomelsky

    A meeting of the watch collector group RedBar India in Mumbai in August. The group has more than 500 members.
    CreditAtul Loke for The New York Times

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  3. In Fashion

    Statement Dressing Is Back

    After seasons of pared-down styles, designers are once again ready to go bold with wild prints and big-night-out gowns.

    By Ola Rindal and Delphine Danhier

     
  4. Ask Vanessa

    How Big Should a Handbag Be?

    A reader wonders if it’s better to carry a small bag or a large one. Our critic explains the relationship between purse size and power.

    By Vanessa Friedman

     
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  6. Good News if You Want to Look ‘Demure’

    Many brands in their spring 2025 collections offered ladylike alternatives to the flashy and revealing clothing that has proliferated in recent years.

    By Misty White Sidell

     

  7. How to Stage a Viral Fashion Show

    The French house Coperni closed Paris Fashion Week with a show at Disneyland Paris, capped off with a surprise runway appearance by Kylie Jenner.

    By Jessica Iredale

     
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  9. The T List

    How Tory Burch Gets Ready

    Plus: a new hotel on the Athens Riviera, salvaged jewelry and more recommendations from T Magazine.

    By Laura Regensdorf

     
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