VANESSA FRIEDMAN

May 20, 2026

In Musk vs. OpenAI, the Real Winner Was the Suit

It was the one thing on which every major player could agree. When it comes to Musk vs. Altman, the verdict is in. In the Oakland, […]
May 14, 2026

The Family Branding of Sean Duffy’s Road Trip Reality Show

A trailer heralds the latest spinoff from the Trump administration. Since it was unveiled last weekend, the trailer for “The Great American Road Trip,” the five-part […]
April 20, 2026

Met Gala 2026 Guide: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code and More

What to know about this year’s celebration, including the return of a superstar last seen on the Met carpet 10 years ago. The first Monday in […]
July 14, 2025

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Dresses for a New (Life) Stage

Appearances at Wimbledon and a French state visit symbolize a new kind of style. Earlier this year, when Catherine, the Princess of Wales, returned to the […]
June 13, 2025

Why Trump Loves a Man in Uniform

What is it about a man in uniform? For decades, even centuries, the allure has been a romantic cliché. But swooning heroines are not the only […]
May 29, 2025

Farewell to the New Look. Or Ghosts of Dior Past

Maria Grazia Chiuri’ is leaving the house after a final collection. Here’s how she changed Dior. The tenure of Dior’s first female designer, Maria Grazia Chiuri, […]
May 28, 2025

Farewell to the New Look. Or Ghosts of Dior Past

Assessing Maria Grazia Chiuri’s likely final collection — and how she changed Dior. The fog drifted in over the manicured lawns of the Villa Albani Torlonia […]
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

Here’s the latest.

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 […]