Fashion and Apparel

October 18, 2023

What’s the L.A. Uniform? We Asked Angelenos Like Karen Bass and Gustavo Dudamel.

It’s more than a Dodgers hat and jeans. In the mythology of the West, Los Angeles is equal parts grit and glamour. The reality isn’t far-off: […]
October 16, 2023

Gen Z Americans Embrace Nostalgia With Miffy, the Dutch Bunny

Hordes of young adults in North America are embracing joy and childhood nostalgia with Miffy, a poker-faced, fictional, Dutch bunny. Three years ago, Nancy Miah had […]
October 15, 2023

‘Beckham’ Is Worth Watching, Especially for the Style

The new Netflix series is about a famous athlete and his famous family. But it’s also a love story told through fashion. Netflix has a new […]
October 15, 2023

‘Beckham’ Is Worth Watching, Especially for the Style

The new Netflix series is about a famous athlete and his famous family. But it’s also a love story told through fashion. Netflix has a new […]
October 11, 2023

From LSD to I.P.O.

This may be a tale about the rise of a German sandal brand, but it is not a straightforward fashion story. After all, for a large […]
October 8, 2023

Cassidy Hutchinson Subtly Refines Her Style During ‘Enough’ Book Tour

As the former White House aide goes on a book tour, frankly discussing the men who felt free to comment on and assess her appearance, she […]
October 7, 2023

NYC Party Fashion: What Sarah Jessica Parker, Molly Ringwald and Spike Lee Wore

The New York City Ballet and Carnegie Hall hosted galas and Spike Lee celebrated his new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. There were embossed gowns with […]
October 3, 2023

At Maison Margiela, John Galliano Tells an Epic Tale

At Maison Margiela, John Galliano tells an epic tale in clothes. These days, narrative theater — the kind that involves characters and stories and spinning out […]
October 2, 2023

At Fashion Week, Why Don’t Runway Models Smile?

A reader wonders why we rarely see smiles on the catwalk — and if that’s always been the case in fashion. Why do runway models always […]
October 2, 2023

Balenciaga, Loewe, Hermès and Comme des Garçons Assess the Options

It’s time we expect more from our clothes. Assessing the options at Balenciaga, Loewe, Hermès and Comme des Garçons. Backstage after his autobiographical and quasi-retrospective Balenciaga […]