Is the Met Gala Protest-Proof?
Despite a rich, class-based theme and calls to disrupt the fashion extravaganza of the year, politics proved no match for the power of the spectacle.
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Despite a rich, class-based theme and calls to disrupt the fashion extravaganza of the year, politics proved no match for the power of the spectacle.
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The actress’s second dress, vintage Givenchy couture by John Galliano, was made the year she was born.
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Viewers online immediately took notice of the cinched waistline.
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Meet her new incarnation: dress by Oscar de la Renta; makeup by Pat McGrath; hair by Orlando Pita.
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Gown Represents Two Debuts in One
The story behind the Oscar winner’s all-denim look.
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‘Naked’ Trend Hits Big at the Met Gala
What better way to distinguish oneself from hundreds of well-dressed competitors than to wear almost nothing at all?
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Lauren Sánchez Plays Grande Dame in Oscar de la Renta
At the Met Gala, the future Mrs. Bezos tries out a new look.
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How Do I Know if My Untucked Shirt Is Too Long?
A reader wants to let his button-ups hang loose, without getting swallowed up by unsightly shirttails.
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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?
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The Trumpification of Kristi Noem
The South Dakota governor’s new teeth are just the latest step in a very MAGA makeover.
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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.
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The End of the Bill Belichick Hoodie Era
The Patriots coach is out. And so is his trademark sweatshirt.
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Going Backward Was the Biggest Trend of 2023
Skinny models. White male designers. Shoulder pads. This year, fashion failed on many of its promises.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Garment workers around the world make everything from luxury handbags to fast fashion leggings. Here are some of their stories.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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.
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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?
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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.
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How Barely-There Botox Became the Norm
Will starting injections in your 20s and 30s make you look older? Preventive Botox explained.
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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.
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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.
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Sometimes Jewelry Accidents Are Just Waiting to Happen
Experts suggest checking your gems regularly for loose or damaged stones.
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‘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.
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Marlene Dietrich’s Legacy Still Glitters
The movie star’s penchant for high jewelry continues to attract attention today.
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Brushed Gold Becomes the Finish of the Moment
Designers say the matte surface creates an interesting play of light for their pieces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gather Round for a Good Old-Fashioned Revival
Five collectors pick the vintage watches they would most love to see reissued.
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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.
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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.
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A Portuguese Jeweler Focuses Solely on Hand Work
Rosior, a family business, does not even use computer design programs.
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Lisbon Museum Houses a René Lalique Collection
A wealthy businessman’s acquisitions include a gem-studded diadem and large dragonfly brooch.
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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.
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The designer Meruert Tolegen started out making children’s wear. Her pieces for adults combine precise construction with a playful spirit.
By Kate Guadagnino
Usher, Jeff Bezos, Serena Williams, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe and other celebrities kept going into the wee hours.
By Jacob Bernstein, Melissa Guerrero and Sadiba Hasan
How Jeff Bezos, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kris Jenner and other A-listers spent their night in the museum. (Hint: Cucumber margaritas were involved.)
By Katie Van Syckle and Landon Nordeman
At an event where fashion is the focus, these ensembles stood out more than most.
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Fashion’s biggest night had to go on without some of its scene-stealing stars from previous years.
By Callie Holtermann
The story behind her semi-recycled red-carpet look.
By Jessica Testa
As expected, protesters gathered near the Met Gala to protest the war in Gaza, creating an atmosphere far different from the one inside the event.
By Madison Malone Kircher, Alex Vadukul and Benjamin Hoffman
The South African singer and songwriter accessorized with a literal hourglass.
By Callie Holtermann
The story behind the archival red-carpet look.
By Jessica Testa
They made a statement about their relationship with matching rose clasps on their suit jackets.
By Gina Cherelus
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