Do I Need to Dress Sexier?
Styles, Yesterday
A slinky suiting brand got me thinking.
Where Does a Casual Sweatshirt Sing? Outside a Prep Convention.
Styles, Yesterday
A university student’s simple ensemble — sweatshirt and bluejeans — stood out among the peacocking fashions on parade outside a Ralph Lauren fan event.
Paulina Porizkova: The Value I Lost When I Became an Older Woman
Op Ed, November 9
The former model looks back at what she wrote in The Times about feminism nine years ago.
Here to Help; Vanessa Friedman Answers Your Style Questions
Styles, November 9
A reader bemoans the end of the petite department.
Have You Seen These ‘Cool Gal’ Jeans?
Styles, November 9
The denim brand Still Here has been spotted on many young women in downtown Manhattan and beyond.
This Century-Old Sewing Circle Ties New Yorkers Together
Metro, November 8
Older New Yorkers forge connections while chatting in three languages, sharing homemade cakes and crafting garments, as well as the occasional “weird-looking” doll.
Suits for a 1970s Leading Man, Made for Now
Styles, November 7
Husbands, a Parisian suiting label founded by Nicolas Gabard, has tapped into a new-old idea of sexiness for men.
Inside the Wardrobe of Truman Capote’s Nicest Swan
T Style, November 6
A new museum exhibition gathers some of the elegant dresses, but also the sneakers and shorts, of the American socialite, equestrian and writer C.Z. Guest.
Talarico’s Cowboy Boots Are Stealing the Show
Video, November 6
James Talarico’s worn-in Lucchese cowboy boots helped shape his image during his Senate campaign in Texas. Vanessa Friedman, our chief fashion critic, explains the political meanings they carried.
He Was a Prada Runway Model. Now He’s Going to Be Iowa’s Governor.
Styles, November 6
Rob Sand, an Iowa state auditor who was elected governor on Tuesday, spent part of his youth walking runways before a career in politics.
The End of Yeezy
Styles, November 6
A runway show in Los Angeles made a case for the brand’s irrelevance.
Melania Trump Dresses for Peace
Styles, November 6
The first lady wore a white suit to preside over the White House meeting of delegations from Russia and Ukraine.
The Real Risks of Heated Clothes and Hand Warmers
Podcasts, November 6
Here’s what to know before you buy.
The Many Meanings of James Talarico’s Cowboy Boots
Styles, November 5
Obviously, the Texas election was about more than shoes. But the symbolism mattered.
The Met Is Going Back to Basics for Its Spring Show and Gala
Styles, November 5
Two months after scrapping plans for an exhibition dedicated to the controversial designer John Galliano, the museum’s Costume Institute is pivoting to the everyday.
Fashion Doesn’t Need Yeezy
Styles, November 5
The artist formerly known as Kanye West tried a reset with his latest collection. It was more of a rehash.
Paintings That ‘Revolt Against the Loneliness of Caretaking’
T Style, November 5
Plus: suggestive chocolates, a restaurant with a mythical owner and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Bangladesh Agrees to Raise Minimum Wage for Garment Workers After Protests
Foreign, November 5
Hundreds of garment factories were shut down this week as workers in the country, the world’s second-largest exporter of clothing, demonstrated for higher pay.
The Met Announces New Theme After Backlash
Video, November 5
Vanessa Friedman, The New York Times’s chief fashion critic, discusses the new theme for the 2027 Met Gala. The previous one had been set to honor John Galliano, a designer with a history of antisemitic remarks who withdrew from a planned exhibition.
Meet New York’s Happiest Silkworms
Video, November 5
The fashion designer Grace Gui raises silkworms in Queens to embellish the garments she makes.
Grow Your Own
T Style, November 5
In an increasingly globalized and digital world, some artists and chefs are keeping things hyperlocal by cultivating their own materials.
IN FINE DETAIL
T Style, November 5
This fall, try classic pieces made from luxe materials — and paired with standout accessories.
The Farms Where Vintage T-Shirts Grow
Styles, November 4
With “fade farms,” some savvy vintage sellers have found a quicker way to achieve a coveted worn-in look.
Ralph Lauren Invites Everyone to Return to (His) Office
Styles, April 30
And he has some ideas about what we should wear.
‘Gross Outfits’ at The Office
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.
The Pandemic May Be Over, but Soft Pants Are Forever
Op Ed, May 13
Ditching “hard pants” is just another way that the pandemic has altered the fabric — literally — of our lives.
Spending On Luxury Up in China
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.