VANESSA FRIEDMAN

July 21, 2022

In Washington, Olena Zelenska Dressed for Ukraine

On an unofficial visit, the Ukrainian first lady represents her country in more ways than one. On Wednesday, on the third leg of an unofficial three-day […]
July 20, 2022

C’mon, Apple: Be the New New Celine

With the metaverse looming, a shift in designer could make a big difference. So Jony Ive, the former Apple chief design officer and consultant, and the […]
July 9, 2022

Valentino’s Roman Marvels

Expanding the meaning of couture, one ruffle and feather at a time. ROME — The couture shows came to an end not in Paris but in […]
July 5, 2022

Can Fashion Still Shock?

From trompe l’oeil to the metaverse, Schiaparelli, Dior and Iris Van Herpen offer some answers. PARIS — What’s shocking now? There are many possible answers to […]
July 5, 2022

When the Czarinas Ruled Fashion’s Front Row

A group of Russian women were once the hottest things at couture, embraced not just by fashion, but by the watching world. Where are they now? […]
June 22, 2022

The Avatars Wear Prada

And Balenciaga and Thom Browne. Meta opens a new fashion store for the metaverse. Should you shop? So that’s it. Last October, after Mark Zuckerberg had […]
June 15, 2022

How Nike Won the Cultural Marathon

For its 50th anniversary this year, Nike could have done a lot of things. It could have done what many fashion brands do and had a […]
June 2, 2022

As the royals emerge on the Buckingham Palace balcony, it’s the ultimate photo op.

There may be no group in the world that understands the power and import of the carefully choreographed photo op quite like the British royal family. […]
June 1, 2022

Dior Sauvage Is Still Using Johnny Depp in Its Ads

Luxury brands were once notoriously averse to controversy, but the verdict is still out on whether Mr. Depp’s case hurt or helped sales. In 2008, Sharon […]
May 26, 2022

John Fetterman and the Remaking of Political Image

The Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for Senate has upended the electability dress code. How will he influence the general election? Ever since John Fetterman, the lieutenant governor […]