VANESSA FRIEDMAN

August 20, 2024

Kamala Harris’s Tan Suit Surprise

The Democratic candidate for president made an unexpected appearance on Day 1 of the party convention. When Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, took the […]
July 24, 2024

The Fashion Industry Is Having a Meltdown Amid Rampant Gossip

There is yet another job opening in fashion. On Monday, Tom Ford (the brand) announced the departure of Peter Hawkings as creative director after just over […]
July 17, 2024

Lara Trump, Woman in Black at the Republican National Convention

At the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the party made it personal. She could easily have worn red, the color of the […]
July 15, 2024

When Even an Assassination Attempt Becomes a Concert Tee

Hours after the attempt on Donald Trump’s Life, the merch arrived. Of all the images that have flooded the national conversation since the assassination attempt on […]
July 11, 2024

Why Does Ukraine’s First Lady Need a Stylist Amid a War?

As Olena Zelenska accompanies her husband to Washington for the NATO summit, her stylist discusses the role clothes play in the war effort. On Tuesday, dozens […]
June 24, 2024

Bad Bunny, Maluma and More Headline Vogue World in Paris

Fashion met fencers and Bad Bunny on Place Vendôme. Enter the era of haute kitsch! On Sunday evening, in honor of International Olympic Day and just […]
June 15, 2024

Catherine Reappears, in White

The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since coming forward with her cancer diagnosis. On Saturday morning Catherine, Princess of Wales, tiptoed back onto […]
June 14, 2024

How Donald J. Trump Is Appropriating the American Flag

In a visual age, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is making himself into the 51st star. When Donald J. Trump held his post-conviction news conference at […]
June 10, 2024

The Mystery of the Disappearing Breast Pocket

Our fashion critic looks at a little swatch of fabric’s journey from practical adaptation to political signifier. What is going on with breast pockets on shirts? […]
May 17, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s Appearance-Based Insults Reflect an Ugly New Norm in Politics

A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good. Debates can get, […]