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  1. The Biden Guide to Dressing Younger

    Though much has been made of the president’s age, his tailoring tells another story. There are lessons to be learned here.

     By Guy Trebay

    President Biden demonstrates that age does not have to be defining when it comes to dressing effectively and well.
    CreditHaiyun Jiang for The New York Times
  2. ASK Vanessa

    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?

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Padma Lakshmi is comfortable showing a scar from a car accident when she was a teenager.
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  3. Most Styles-ish

    15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella

    The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.

     By Anthony Rotunno

    For her Coachella performance, Ice Spice wore a spicy lace bodysuit and traded her curls for flowing locks.
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  4. Undergarments for the Ultrawealthy

    Cadolle, a maker of corsets favored by designers like John Galliano and labels like Dior, is known for custom underpinnings that can cost thousands of dollars.

     By Christina Cacouris

    Cadolle has been making lingerie for more than a century in Paris and considers its custom items a form of couture.
    CreditLucie Cipolla for The New York Times

  1. Roberto Cavalli, a Life Out Loud

    The fashion designer who made maximalism cool.

     By Vanessa Friedman and Jacob Bernstein

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  2. Cries of Sexism Greet a Nike Olympic Reveal

    The sporting giant offered a sneak peek at its track and field outfits for Team U.S.A., and an unexpected backlash ensued.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Anna Cockrell.
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  3. At the Japan State Dinner, Jill Biden Makes an Entrance

    The first lady was glittering in crystals — four days after Melania Trump stepped out in pink at a Palm Beach fund-raiser. Together, the pictures offer a harbinger of what is to come.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    President Biden and the first lady, Dr. Jill Biden, before the state dinner for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on Wednesday.
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  4. Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk

    Known for its annual fashion week, the region’s influence on style has been expanding, with the help of these designers.

     By Tariro Mzezewa

    Nigeria’s fashion industry isn’t new, but it is booming thanks to international buyers and a rising desire from the continent’s growing middle class. Here, looks from one of the burgeoning brands, Cute-Saint, which uses dead stock fabric that comes from prior collections or has been found at the city’s famous Yaba market.
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  5. Did a Politician Ruin a Trendy Shoe?

    Photos of Britain’s prime minister wearing Adidas Sambas briefly united a nation.

     By Elizabeth Paton

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appeared in an interview at 10 Downing Street in Adidas Sambas.
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Unbuttoned

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  1. The Trumpification of Kristi Noem

    The South Dakota governor’s new teeth are just the latest step in a very MAGA makeover.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Mirror image? Gov. Kristi Noem greeting Donald Trump at a rally in Vandalia, Ohio.
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  2. Whatever Happens at the Super Bowl, She’s Already Won

    Taylor Swift helped Kristin Juszczyk turn the stadium tunnel into the new fashion runway, and Sunday’s game will be the ultimate show.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Kristin Juszczyk, left, and Claire Kittle are both married to players on the San Francisco 49ers. Ms. Juszczyk went viral on social media for her custom clothing that she upcycles from official team merchandise.
    CreditKelley L Cox/Reuters

  3. The End of the Bill Belichick Hoodie Era

    The Patriots coach is out. And so is his trademark sweatshirt.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Coach Bill Belichick in his trademark hoodie at a New England Patriots game in Foxborough, Mass., in September.
    CreditMichael Dwyer/Associated Press

  4. Going Backward Was the Biggest Trend of 2023

    Skinny models. White male designers. Shoulder pads. This year, fashion failed on many of its promises.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    The view from the back.
    CreditSimbarashe Cha for The New York Times

  5. The Undoing of George Santos

    Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès?

     By Vanessa Friedman

    It wasn’t just George Santos’s alleged campaign improprieties that proved indefensible, but the details of his luxury shopping sprees.
    CreditJeenah Moon for The New York Times

Self-Care

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  1. How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still

    Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.

     By A.C. Shilton

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  2. Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.

    Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting.

     By Christina Caron

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  3. Can’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot

    A social media movement inspired by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion strikes back at the gatekeepers of beauty.

     By Danya Issawi

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  4. You Can’t Outrun Athletic Greens

    In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.

     By Becky Hughes

    After more than a decade in business, the powdered supplement company Athletic Greens is becoming a household name.
    CreditJon Premosch for The New York Times

  5. The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth

    When assessing how likely a given meal, snack or drink is to harm your dental health, there are two main things to consider, experts say.

     By Hannah Seo

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Consumption: How we buy, exploit and reuse.

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  1. What Do Gen Z Shoppers Want? A Cute, Cheap Outfit That Looks Great on Instagram

    Three young women shoppers in three countries talk about what they buy, where they buy it and why.

     By Elizabeth Paton, Taylor Lorenz and Isabella Kwai

    University student Nicole Lambert, 20, and her best friend Helena Marshall take selfies prior to going out for the evening in Sydney, Australia.
    CreditLisa Maree Williams for The New York Times

  2. Fashion Nova’s Secret: Underpaid Workers in Los Angeles Factories

    The online retailer makes fast fashion for the Instagram elite. The way many of its garments are made is much less glamorous.

     By Natalie Kitroeff

    Mercedes Cortes sewing Fashion Nova clothing in a garment factory in downtown Los Angeles.
    CreditJessica Pons for The New York Times

  3. Who Made Your Clothes?

    Garment workers around the world make everything from luxury handbags to fast fashion leggings. Here are some of their stories.

     By Sanam Yar

    CreditKemal Jufri for The New York Times

  4. H&M’s Different Kind of Clickbait

    The Swedish retailer now lets customers know where nearly every garment it sells is made. Is that enough?

     By Elizabeth Paton and Sapna Maheshwari

    Spinning yarn inside the DBL factory.
    CreditFabeha Monir for The New York Times

  5. The Future Is Trashion

    We make too much and buy too much. But maybe there is a way not to waste too much. The ragpicker of Brooklyn has an idea.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Daniel Silverstein of Zero Waste Daniel.
    CreditVincent Tullo for The New York Times

Runway Fashion Collections

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  1. Louis Vuitton :Fall 2020

    See the looks from the Louis Vuitton: Fall 2020 Collection.

     

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  2. Miu Miu: Fall 2020

    See the looks from the Miu Miu: Fall 2020 Collection.

     

    CreditElizabeth Pantaleo/Nowfashion

  3. Yeezy Season 8: Fall 2020

    See the looks from the Yeezy Season 8: Fall 2020 Collection.

     

    CreditGio Staiano/Nowfashion

  4. Chanel: Fall 2020

    See the looks from the Chanel: Fall 2020 Collection.

     

    CreditElizabeth Pantaleo/Nowfashion

  5. Alexander McQueen: Fall 2020

    See the looks from the Alexander McQueen: Fall 2020 Collection.

     

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On the Runway

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  1. Ask Vanessa Friedman Your Burning Style Questions

    Each week, The Times’s fashion director and chief fashion critic will answer a fashion query — for men or women — in our new fashion newsletter.

     

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  2. Is This the Future of the Fashion Show?

    The first “high fashion runway show entirely from home” just took place, complete with famous models and designers. The clothes were the least of it.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Karlie Kloss, walking her home “runway”
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  3. The Politics of Dress at the State of the Union

    Congresswomen in white. Melania Trump in Dolce & Gabbana. Can anyone opt out of fashion messaging any more?

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Melania Trump, center, at the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the Capitol on Tuesday.
    CreditDoug Mills/The New York Times

  4. J. Lo and the Power of 50

    At the Super Bowl, she proved “dress your age” has no meaning any more.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Jennifer Lopez performing in Versace during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
    CreditA J Mast for The New York Times

  5. Billie Eilish Didn’t Just Win Five Grammys

    She won the red carpet too.

     By Vanessa Friedman

    Billie Eilish on the red carpet, with Gucci nails. 
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Skin Deep

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  1. Sunscreen Gets a Glow Up

    It’s more fun, but easy to misuse.

     By Jessica Schiffer

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  2. How Will You Look When You Emerge From the Pandemic?

    Now that the masks are coming off, here are some easy approaches you can take to dress up your face.

     By Rachel Felder

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  3. How the French Manicure Made Its Comeback

    It’s not the way you remember it.

     By Kristen Bateman

    A French mani multicolor design by the nail artist Mei Kawajiri.
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  4. How Barely-There Botox Became the Norm

    Will starting injections in your 20s and 30s make you look older? Preventive Botox explained.

     By Jessica Schiffer

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  5. Essential Oils May Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Skin

    When it comes to clean beauty, “natural” isn’t always best. Here’s what’s safe and beneficial, and what’s best to avoid.

     By Jessica Schiffer

    CreditChloe Zola

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Jewelry

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  1. Kids’ Art Projects Go From Paint and Feathers to 18-Karat Gold

    Some jewelers have been turning children’s work into fine jewelry items. “It sparked something inside of me,” one of them said.

     By Victoria Gomelsky

    A custom pendant by the jewelry company Azlee, featuring a drawing a child made of his family. Fine jewelry featuring kids’ handwriting and artwork has recently become more popular.
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  2. Sometimes Jewelry Accidents Are Just Waiting to Happen

    Experts suggest checking your gems regularly for loose or damaged stones.

     By Roxanne Robinson

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  3. ‘It’s All in the Way You Tell the Story’

    Charles Leung, Chaumet’s new chief executive, started his tale at the house by introducing its designs for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals.

     By Nazanin Lankarani

    Charles Leung, the new chief executive at Chaumet, at the company’s boutique and office at Place Vendôme in Paris in February.
    CreditDmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times

  4. Marlene Dietrich’s Legacy Still Glitters

    The movie star’s penchant for high jewelry continues to attract attention today.

     By David Belcher

    Marlene Dietrich wore a Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond jarretière bracelet in “Stage Fright.” The piece, perhaps her most famous, fetched more than $4.5 million at auction last year.
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  5. Brushed Gold Becomes the Finish of the Moment

    Designers say the matte surface creates an interesting play of light for their pieces.

     By Ming Liu

    The British actress and filmmaker Michaela Coel wore jewelry by Emefa Cole, including earrings of brushed gold, to the Met Gala in 2023.
    CreditAndrew Kelly/Reuters

Watches

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  1. British Watch Brands Have Their Day

    The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, which organized the fair, said it was the first of its kind in the country.

     By Rachel Felder and Jeremie Souteyrat

    Studio Underd0g founder Richard Benc at the British Watchmakers’ Day fair. He collaborated with the Time+Tide founder, Andrew McUtchen, to create two versions of the Pizza Party Watch.
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  2. This Japanese Museum Actually Keeps Time

    The Timepiece Museum has about 120 clocks of all shapes and sizes on display, out of a total of about 800, with the oldest dating from the 1400s.

     By Vivian Morelli and James Whitlow Delano

    A display at the Timepiece Museum in Matsumoto, Japan. The museum has about 120 of its 800 clocks on display at any given time.
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  3. Watch Fair’s Welcome Grows Even Bigger

    This year Watches and Wonders Geneva added a third public day — and here are some of the new timepieces visitors have been seeing.

     By Robin Swithinbank

    The Patek Philippe booth at Watches and Wonders in Geneva on Tuesday.
    CreditPierre Albouy/Reuters

  4. Rock Crystal Is Back in (Watch) Style

    While quartz has long been used in timepieces, new models by Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels show it having a moment.

     By Joshua Hendren

    A 1920s-era Cartier watch, featuring platinum, diamonds and rock crystal. Cartier was among the first modern brands to champion the colorless quartz.
    CreditSotheby’s

  5. Gather Round for a Good Old-Fashioned Revival

    Five collectors pick the vintage watches they would most love to see reissued.

     By Carol Besler

    A white gold Rolex King Midas. “The King Midas is iconic, and so cool,” said James Schaaf, a collector who loves vintage pieces that represent milestone moments in watchmaking.
    CreditWind Vintage

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Craftsmanship

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  1. How Those Colorful Azulejo Tiles Are Made

    A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs.

     By Kathleen Beckett

    Azulejos can be seen all over the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, in houses, hotels, squares, train stations, and at scenic views of the seafront.
    CreditDaniel Rodrigues for The New York Times

  2. An Italian Maker Crafts Umbrellas With Personality

    A handmade, bespoke umbrella is “a bit like a business card” for its owner, according to Carlo Suino.

     By Felicia Craddock

    Carlo Suino working on the frame of an umbrella in his workshop. The main objective, he said, is “to have a product that is always better than the one made previously.”
    CreditCamilla Ferrari for The New York Times

  3. A Portuguese Jeweler Focuses Solely on Hand Work

    Rosior, a family business, does not even use computer design programs.

     By Abigail R. Esman

    At Rosior, a necklace and two rings in gold set with jewels including diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and tsavorite garnets.
    CreditMatilde Viegas for The New York Times

  4. Lisbon Museum Houses a René Lalique Collection

    A wealthy businessman’s acquisitions include a gem-studded diadem and large dragonfly brooch.

     By Susanne Fowler

    A large brooch by René Lalique, circa 1897-98, is part of a collection of the artist’s work at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon.
    CreditCalouste Gulbenkian Museum

  5. The Last Gold Beater in Venice

    In the 1700s, there were about 300 artisans making gold leaf in the city. Now there is just Marino Menegazzo, who is also one of very few remaining in Europe.

     By Milena Lazazzera and Matteo de Mayda

    Marino Menegazzo held an ingot of gold. He is widely acknowledged as the last goldbeater — or battiloro, in Italian — to produce golden leaves using traditional techniques in Venice.
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  4. Fragrance and a Watch Strap

    Move your wrist, and scent suddenly surrounds you. Vacheron Constantin and a Paris couturier have created a strap embedded with microcapsules of perfume.

    By Roberta Naas

     
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  8. Slowing Down for Poetry and Time

    A London exhibition by Van Cleef & Arpels will showcase heritage pieces alongside novelties introduced at the Watches and Wonders fair.

    By Sarah Royce-Greensill

     
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  10. 36 Hours

    36 Hours in Toronto

    Savor the diversity of this lakefront city though its hidden bars, small-but-fascinating museums and restaurants with dishes like jerk chicken chow mein and Hong Kong-style French toast.

    By Ingrid K. Williams

     
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