VANESSA FRIEDMAN

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, […]
May 9, 2024

Stormy Daniels Makes a Statement in Court for Trump’s Criminal Trial

During her time on the stand in former President Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, the adult entertainer dressed for history — and a jury. There is […]
May 6, 2024

Pamela Anderson on Her Met Gala Debut: ‘I Am Playing Me’

Meet her new incarnation: dress by Oscar de la Renta; makeup by Pat McGrath; hair by Orlando Pita. Pamela Anderson never thought she would go to […]
April 22, 2024

Met Gala 2024: A Guide to the Theme, Hosts and How to Watch

What’s the dress code, who’s hosting, who’s going and how to watch. First things first: What is the Met Gala? Officially, it’s the Metropolitan Museum of […]
April 22, 2024

Melania Trump Reappears in the Public Eye, in Black

At the Log Cabin Republicans’ fund-raiser, the former first lady stepped into the campaign spotlight, just as her husband’s hush-money trial begins. On Saturday, the day […]
April 16, 2024

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the Best Dressed at the WNBA Draft

The next class of basketball stars are ready for their close-ups. Finally, fashion is paying attention. When it comes to peacocks, it’s hard to beat male […]
April 15, 2024

Should I Dress to Hide My Scars or Show Them Off?

Scars can be covered up or airbrushed away, our critic writes. But what is lost when we erase our experiences from our bodies? I am healthy […]