Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

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 […]
October 22, 2023

Tim Scott, Who Supports Aid to Israel and Ukraine, Opposes a Package With Both

The South Carolina senator and 2024 presidential candidate said a “longer process” was needed to determine how much aid to send to Ukraine, while Israel demanded […]
June 10, 2023

Cheryl Hines Didn’t Expect to Be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Running Mate

The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actress is beloved in Hollywood. In supporting her husband’s campaign, is she normalizing his often dangerous ideas? On a quiet Thursday in […]
February 24, 2023

Fashioning a Future in the Face of War

A year after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, four figures from the Kyiv fashion scene reflect on a year of personal and professional survival. It […]
December 22, 2022

The Olive Green Sweatshirt Goes to Congress

Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington wearing his reality on his sleeves. He never donned the political camouflage of a suit. The olive green sweatshirt, with its […]
September 7, 2022

Soviet Watches Teach a History Lesson on the Wrist

An American collector is drawn to watches produced in the Soviet Union because of their technology and aesthetics and, now, a chance to help Ukraine. Eight […]
July 28, 2022

Why a Vogue Cover Created a Controversy for Olena Zelenska

Is the magazine romanticizing war, or is the first lady weaponizing glossies? Another season, another Vogue story on a politician causing a kerfuffle. After the hoo-ha […]
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 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? […]
April 29, 2022

In Echo of Soviet Era, Russia’s Movie Theaters Turn to Pirate Screenings

In a Cold War throwback, some venues are showing bootleg versions after Hollywood studios pulled films from the country. Still, viewer numbers have tanked. Since the […]