VANESSA FRIEDMAN

April 20, 2022

Fashioning ‘The First Lady’

The new Showtime series on Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt makes the connection between substance and style. It is a coincidence, but a telling […]
April 7, 2022

The Politics of Rihanna’s Pregnancy Style

When the right to control your own body and the right to dress how you like intersect. Ever since she announced her pregnancy in late January […]
April 4, 2022

Grammys 2022 Best-Dressed

The Vegas evening was an exuberant reminder of why red carpets can be fun for both stars and fans. Ah, Las Vegas: It provides inspiration in […]
April 1, 2022

Patrick Demarchelier, Fashion Photographer, Dies at 78

Supported by Continue reading the main story Patrick Demarchelier, Fashion Photographer, Dies at 78 The Frenchman was famous for his portraits of supermodels and his close […]
March 30, 2022

Lizzo Makes Sharewear

The many, many people who have applauded, criticized and otherwise taken part in what often seems like an endless discussion around Lizzo’s naked form may be […]
March 28, 2022

A New Generation Changes the Oscar Red Carpet Rules

Timothée Chalamet, shirtless; Kristen Stewart in hot pants. Can we finally say goodbye to the mermaid dress and penguin suit? It’s hard to remember now, through […]
March 21, 2022

The Man in the Olive Green Tee

How Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky transformed the meaning of a piece of cotton. In the beginning, it was just a T-shirt: basic, olive green; the kind […]
March 7, 2022

Balenciaga Goes Where Fashion Hasn’t Dared Go Before

In the show of the season, the brand takes on the war in Ukraine. Valentino embraces love. And Givenchy buckles down. PARIS — In a cold, […]
March 2, 2022

Dior and Saint Laurent Face the Future

With wearable tech and reimagined classics. Vaquera comes to Paris. PARIS — A designer has to have a certain amount of gumption to not only title […]
March 1, 2022

The First Great Designer of 2022

Glenn Martens is no longer a niche taste. It was the first big show of Milan Fashion Week: 1 p.m. on Day 1. Every chair in […]