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October 2, 2016

A Fragrance Debut? First, It’s Lights, Camera, Action

Fashion perfumes originated in Belle Époque Paris, and for generations, it was their intoxicating scent that proved to be their most effective selling tool. A cloud […]
October 2, 2016

A Grandmother’s Influence: Chanel No. 5

PARIS — Tatiana Kombo, 25, grew up in a highly contemporary mix of cultures and countries, so it may seem surprising that she identifies with the […]
October 2, 2016

Roja Dove, a Master Tailor (of Scent)

LONDON — With his silken shirt, violet diamanté loafers and fingers and wrists laden with heavy gold jewelry, the master perfumer Roja Dove had the air […]
October 1, 2016

The Other Trump

Like place cards at a society wedding or the lineup at a Soviet May Day parade, the seating at a campaign event is a GPS map […]
October 1, 2016

At Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli on His Own

ROME — One sunny day in September, Pierpaolo Piccioli, the creative director of Valentino, was sitting behind a modern light-wood desk in the brand’s headquarters on […]
October 1, 2016

Campaign Fashion: The Mystery of Trump’s Suits, Solved

The press took note when Hillary Clinton wore pantsuits from the American label Ralph Lauren at the Democratic National Convention and at the first presidential debate. […]
September 30, 2016

Vows: A Union Built in and on Stages

Vows By SARA OLKON Seven years ago, Austin Cook walked into a barbecue potluck filled with strangers in downtown Chicago. Love was not at the top […]
September 30, 2016

With Kanye and Kim in the Audience, Off-White Targets the ‘Working Girl’

PARIS — On Thursday night, Virgil Abloh, the rising streetwear designer, sometime D.J. and longtime creative consultant to Kanye West, staged his latest Off-White show in […]
September 30, 2016

Modern Love: Dear Dad: We’ve Been Gay for a Really Long Time

Modern Love By MARY ALICE HOSTETTER The first letter was not mine, although my brother Charles and I had spent so much time talking about it […]
September 30, 2016

Paris Fashion Week, Day 4: They’re Coming!

T.G.I.PFWF. It may be Friday, but the shows keep coming. Here’s what to watch for today. • The new Dior is coming! Maria Grazia Chiuri, who […]