VANESSA FRIEDMAN

May 5, 2025

How André Leon Talley Inspired the 2025 Met Gala and Costume Institute Show

In a design studio high above West 38th Street in Manhattan on Saturday, the W.N.B.A. star Breanna Stewart positioned a felt jockey cap on top of […]
May 5, 2025

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In a design studio high above West 38th Street in Manhattan on Saturday, the W.N.B.A. star Breanna Stewart positioned a felt jockey cap on top of […]
May 5, 2025

The first Monday in May is here. This is what we’ll be watching for.

The famous faces have descended on New York City, and many arrived a little early — bouncing between a dizzying array of Met Gala pre-parties held […]
May 5, 2025

Inside the Most Politically Charged Met Gala in Years

The party and its related exhibition, about Black male style, land in a moment when anything to do with race and diversity is under added scrutiny. […]
April 22, 2025

The Slippery Slope of Political Iconography

A lapel pin in the likeness of President Trump, worn by the chairman of the F.C.C., raises some questions. Earlier this month Brendan Carr, the chairman […]
April 18, 2025

Ralph Lauren Fall 2025 Fashion Show Review: Big Pants Galore

You might not guess what it is, but it makes a lot of sense. President Trump is not the only one with the last Gilded Age […]
April 15, 2025

Met Gala 2025 Guide: Hosts, Theme, How to Watch and More

The co-hosts! The ticket prices! The dress code! A guide to the party of the year. By now, you probably know the first Monday in May […]
March 31, 2025

Is It Time to Trade My Rolex for a Smart Watch?

When it comes to watches, they can tell you more than just the time, our critic says. Find out what yours is saying — whether it’s […]
March 26, 2025

The Mystery of Melania Trump’s Wedding Dress and an eBay Sale

Is the first lady’s 2005 Dior couture gown really available for resale? Or is this a hoax? Is it or isn’t it? On Tuesday, a listing […]
March 1, 2025

What’s Going On With Versace?

The show was a mess, but it’s complicated. Versace had me with the opener — strapless, corseted evening looks with gathered puffer skirts, like wearable black […]