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Zendaya, Bad Bunny and a Threat of a Picket Line at the 2024 Met Gala
Styles, Today

Who will show up? How will invitees interpret this year’s “Garden of Time” theme? Fashion’s biggest red carpet is finally here.

How Do I Know if My Untucked Shirt Is Too Long?
Styles, Today

A reader wants to let his button-ups hang loose, without getting swallowed up by unsightly shirttails.

Celebrity. Money. Fashion. It’s Met Gala Night.
Metro, Today

The annual extravaganza raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The guest list is top-secret.

Overlooked No More: Min Matheson, Labor Leader Who Faced Down Mobsters
Obits, May 3

As director of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, she fought for better working wages and conditions while wresting control from the mob.

Zendaya Is No Stranger to the Met Gala Red Carpet. But It’s Been a While.
Styles, May 3

The actress will return to the event for the first time in five years, this time as a host. Take a look at all her previous Met Gala looks.

Sofia Coppola’s Latest Release? A Lip Balm.
Styles, May 3

The tinted balm was inspired by products that the filmmaker confected as a girl to achieve the “berry-stained lips” of a character in a Roman Polanski movie.

Initial Necklaces Worth Treasuring
T Style, May 3

A roundup of precious letters, from gothic characters to minimalist medallions.

The Best Headwear at the Central Park Hat Lunch
Styles, May 2

Attendees at the annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards wore their finest fascinators, headbands and bird hats to raise money for the jewel of New York.

‘Catching Fire’ Review: How the Stones’ Muse Rolled
Weekend, May 2

Subtitled “The Story of Anita Pallenberg,” this documentary gives the life of the actress and model a thorough downer of a treatment.

These Legs Were Made for Fashion
Styles, May 2

Vanessa Williams’s many ensembles in a music video for her new song, “Legs (Keep Dancing),” evoke her knack for portraying a diva with style.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Nostalgic Beach Supplies, Egg Cups and More
T Style, May 2

The whimsical housewares and artisanal tools that T Magazine’s editors and contributors are eyeing for our maternal figures.

Will Shoppers Ever Care About the Destruction of the Planet?
Styles, May 2

Tactics to convince people to buy less aren’t working. A quirky new documentary by Patagonia takes a different approach.

The Man Who Never Says No to Zendaya
Styles, May 2

The stylist Law Roach on his role as an “image architect,” being a diva and his master plan for what’s next.

Emily Ratajkowski Can Take Care of Herself, but a Little Help Would Be Nice
Styles, May 1

Why the model and writer wants to blow up gender roles in dating, without chivalry having to die.

Beyoncé’s Last Fashion Frontier
Styles, May 1

It’s now impossible to see a cowboy hat or pair of cowboy boots and not think of her.

Ralph Lauren Invites Everyone to Return to (His) Office
Styles, April 30

And he has some ideas about what we should wear.

Are We All Really Supposed to Wear Cargo Pants?
Styles, April 29

A reader tries to square the style’s enduring appeal with her own reluctance to wear them.

The Best Red Carpet Looks at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
Styles, April 27

Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost and Senator John Fetterman made their entrances at the annual journalism celebration in Washington.

The Fashion Influencers of the French Revolution
Books, April 27

“Liberty Equality Fashion” explores radical shifts in fashion that embodied the ideas of the French Revolution and the women who led the charge.

Tremaine Emory Refuses to Hide the Scars
Styles, April 26

Streetwear’s Black history raconteur survived Kanye, Supreme and a near-death experience. But can he survive the internet?

N.F.L. Draft Had Some Style Winners
Styles, April 26

The next class of football stars has done some fashion homework, but the evening was pretty tame compared with the N.B.A. draft.

‘Challengers’: Normcore Clothes on Sweaty Bodies
Styles, April 25

Zendaya breaks hearts in a stylish tennis love triangle.

The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
Styles, April 24

The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?

Celebrity Bag Designer Sentenced to Jail for Smuggling Exotic Skins
Styles, April 23

Nancy Gonzalez, whose clients included Britney Spears and Sofia Vergara, smuggled purses from her native Colombia to the United States using couriers. She will serve 18 months.

A Very Famous Model Stars in a Very Pixelated Book of Wigs
Styles, April 23

With the model Kaia Gerber, the hairstylist Guido Palau created a “low-fi” project about the transformative power of hair.

What Is a Cowboy, Anyway?
Styles, April 23

Cowboy style means something different for every group and era — from the vaqueros to Buffalo Bill, Madonna to the Marlboro Man, Lil Nas X to Louis Vuitton.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Met Gala
Styles, April 22

What’s the dress code, who’s hosting, who’s going and how to watch.

F.T.C. Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Fashion Merger
Business, April 22

The deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and the parent of Michael Kors, Capri Holdings, is intended to create a U.S. luxury group to compete with the European industry giants.

Crafting Shoes Never Meant to Be Walked In
Styles, April 22

In Venice, a coterie of craftspeople reinterpret Tod’s driving shoes.

What to Know About Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday
Styles, April 22

Posh Spice had a party involving tequila, Tom Cruise, Salma Hayek — and a rare performance by all five Spice Girls.

Melania Trump Reappears, in Black
Styles, April 22

At the Log Cabin Republicans’ fund-raiser, the former first lady stepped into the campaign spotlight, just as her husband’s hush-money trial begins.

How Can I Dress to Look More Grown-Up?
Styles, April 22

A reader is tired of being mistaken for someone in her early 20s. Our fashion critic offers tips for dressing with sophistication.

Capturing the Celtics’ Tunnel Walk
Video, April 20

Players from Boston’s team arrive at basketball’s most exclusive private runway.

The Humble Item That’s Become a Restaurant Status Symbol
Dining, April 19

Why is every server wearing a chore coat?

Rosamund Pike Sways to Alt-Rock and Robert De Niro Takes in Some Jazz
Styles, April 18

This week, the musician Kim Gordon performed after a star-studded Dior runway show in Brooklyn. And, luminaries honored Tony Bennett during Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual gala.

What 80 Artists, Musicians and Writers Are Starting Right Now
Interactive, April 18

Boots Riley, Earl Sweatshirt, Jennifer Egan, Amaarae and more tell us about their new projects.

How to Begin a Creative Life
Interactive, April 18

We spoke to 150 artists, some planning retrospectives and others making their debut, to ask about the process of starting something.

What Is a Magazine Now?
Styles, April 18

Highsnobiety is a store, a website, a production agency and a clothing line. Oh, and Pamela Anderson is on the latest cover.

The Ugly State of Shoe Collaborations
Styles, April 17

Blingy Crocs, punk Uggs and spangled sneakers, oh my.

La guía Biden para vestir más joven
En español, April 17

Se ha hablado mucho de la edad del presidente, pero su forma de vestir cuenta otra historia. Hay lecciones que aprender.

F.T.C. Said to Consider Blocking Major Fashion Merger
Business, April 17

Regulators are expected to meet next week to discuss the $8.5 billion deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and Michael Kors’s parent company, Capri Holdings, which would create a U.S. luxury conglomerate.

Will the French Olympic Team Be Best Dressed at the Opening Ceremony?
Styles, April 16

Carine Roitfeld teamed up with Berluti to sprinkle some fashion fairy dust on the designs. Here’s the verdict.

The British (Fashion Brands) Are Coming!
Styles, April 16

Three beloved London brands are making their way across the Atlantic to stake a bricks and mortar presence in the United States.

Caitlin Clark and the Best-Dressed at the W.N.B.A. Draft
Styles, April 16

The next class of basketball stars are ready for their close-ups. Finally, fashion is paying attention.

Let’s Keep This Vintage Fashion Boutique Just Between Us
Styles, April 16

A laid-back shop in Los Angeles is a semi-secret spot for celebrities and costume designers.

15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella
Styles, April 15

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

The Biden Guide to Dressing Younger
Styles, April 15

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

Should I Dress to Hide My Scars or Show Them Off?
Styles, April 15

Scars can be covered up or airbrushed away, our critic writes. But what is lost when we erase our experiences from our bodies?

Fashion’s Favorite Farm
Styles, April 14

What is Sky High Farm? A brand? An art project? A business? A charity? It wants to be all of the above.

Lawmaker Presses Luxury Designer After Reports of Exploiting Indigenous Workers
Washington, April 13

A freshman congressman is demanding answers from the fashion house Loro Piana, which sources wool from his native Peru and faces accusations of exploiting workers there.

Lewis Hamilton, Swizz Beatz and Nine Inch Nails Toast Influential Artists
Styles, April 13

This week, the Brooklyn Museum honored the work of Titus Kaphar at their Artists Ball, and GQ hosted an awards show in the Financial District.

Roberto Cavalli, a Life Out Loud
Styles, April 12

The fashion designer who made maximalism cool.

Roberto Cavalli, Designer Who Celebrated Excess, Dies at 83
Obits, April 12

From the mid-1990s onward he was one of the biggest names in fashion, with stores around the world and celebrity admirers like Lenny Kravitz and Cindy Crawford.

What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week
Styles, April 11

Reimagined classic silhouettes, a play on textures and interactive presentations brought fresh takes to the spring and summer 2025 bridal collections.

Wedding Accessories That Will Steal the Show
Styles, April 11

From statement rings to 3-D armlets, here are four standout pieces from New York Bridal Fashion Week to add a pop of personality to your wedding day look.

Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk
Style, April 11

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

At the Japan State Dinner, Jill Biden Makes an Entrance
Styles, April 11

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.

Did a Politician Ruin a Trendy Shoe?
Styles, April 10

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

‘Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion’: 5 Takeaways
Styles, April 10

Former employees of the brand, a Gen Z fashion favorite, recount race and size discrimination in a new documentary on HBO.

Dianne Brill, a 1980s ‘It Girl,’ Makes a Splashy Return
Styles, April 8

“I’m back,” she says at her 66th birthday party. “Maybe not everyone knows it yet, but I am.”

Virgil Abloh’s Legacy Is About to Get Louder
Styles, April 8

Shannon Abloh and the Fashion Scholarship Fund unveil a new plan.

Grunge: A Dull Date, the Sound of Seattle, a ‘Time Capsule’
Insider, April 7

The New York Times has a long and complicated history with the word grunge. Let’s get down and dingy in it.

A Niche Indian Actress Is Thrust Into Hollywood’s Spotlight
Styles, April 6

Sobhita Dhulipala has taken on risky roles in her acting career, outside of India’s blockbuster hits. Now, she’s starring in Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man.”

Furry Slippers and Sweatpants: Young Chinese Embrace ‘Gross Outfits’ at Work
Business, March 24

The social media movement is the latest sign that some of China’s young people are resisting the compulsion to strive.

Larga vida a los pantalones cómodos
En español, May 27

La oportunidad de revisar las antiguas normas sociales ha sido uno de los pocos efectos secundarios positivos de la pandemia. Y la vestimenta es una de ellas.

Soft Pants: The Postpandemic Benefit That’s Here to Stay
Op Ed, May 13

Ditching “hard pants” is just another way that the pandemic has altered the fabric — literally — of our lives.

In China, It’s Time to Splurge Again, and the Luxury Industry Is Relieved
Business, May 2

The end of pandemic-era restrictions has unleashed a luxury spending rebound in China. Which Western brands are coming out on top?

Who Gets to Tell the Story? Views Differ.
Letters, May 1

Readers respond to Pamela Paul’s first column, about “lived experience.” Also: Those who golf; women’s office clothing.