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How Can I Get Out of My Leggings Rut?

Our fashion critic proposes alternative pant styles to a reader searching for a comfortable yet fashionable replacement to leggings in public.

Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?

Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.

What’s With All the Dancing in Suits?

In Milan, arty dance routines seemed more prevalent than runway shows, as fashion houses aimed to give their audiences something — anything — to Instagram about.

80 Years of First Lady Fashion

From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls.

Fashion’s TikTok Conundrum

At the men’s shows in Europe, Ralph Lauren and Brunello Cucinelli brushed off virality in favor of reliable classics, while Philipp Plein had a bit of an identity crisis.

A Simple Brown Coat That Set the Tone for the U.S. Presidency

For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon.

What Is So Irresistible About Wearing Toast?

A low-key brand, founded by archaeologists in Wales, has quietly expanded in New York.

How Vuori Became One of the Hottest Names in Fashion

The 10-year-old company has ridden the popularity of its tech pants to the top rungs of the athleisure market. But “it’s still early days,” Vuori’s founder says.

El look lynchiano

El pelo abundante, la ropa común y un cigarro en la mano eran las marcas distintivas de identidad visual del cineasta recientemente fallecido, David Lynch.

The Movies That Fashion Designers Watch Again and Again

Nine designers discuss the films that continue to inform their aesthetics, from “In the Mood for Love” to “The Exorcist.”

The Lynchian Look

Lavish hair, nondescript clothes and a smoking habit were hallmarks of the filmmaker David Lynch’s visual persona.

A Legacy in Biden Blue

Joe, Jill and the look of the last four years — what will we remember?

As the Detroit Lions Surge, Fans Flock to an Unofficial Uniform

With support from Dan Campbell, the Lions’ wildly popular head coach, Detroit Army’s apparel has emerged as an unlikely alternative to the team’s licensed gear.

Wildfire Victims Need Cash More Than Used Clothes

After natural disasters, relief organizations are overwhelmed by clothing donations. Aid groups in Southern California say money is more helpful.

An Overnight Style Sensation, at 79

Larry Pennington, a fashionable former educator, was looking to share some advice on home décor and thrifting. He became an unlikely social media darling.

Proenza Schouler Designers Depart in Further Fashion World Tumult

After a year of major creative change, a new round of musical chairs has begun.

What Is Ye Trying to Tell Us Now?

His new clothing collection has words and letters in a foreign language, the message of which is unclear. But people are buying it.

Gay Talese Keeps Notes, Especially on Everyone’s Clothes

In a new collection about New York City, the writer turns his gimlet eye on its icons, its architecture, its hot spots — and its suits. “Clothes matter — especially when you get old,” he says.

Houndstooth Plaid and Pink Shoelaces

A pop of color punctuated a dashing assemblage of prints.

A Couple That Gets Dressed Together

Both are fans of relaxed silhouettes.

A Blue Coat and a Scarf Bonnet

Vibrant outerwear set a wintry outfit apart.

Two Cool Ways to Keep Heads Warm

Artfully layered headgear enhanced a duo’s style.

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.

Can I Dress Both Conservatively and Stylishly as a Young Person?

Our fashion critic offers a young reader debating whether modesty is compatible with current trends advice on navigating personal style preferences.

¿Zapatos horrendos o geniales? ¿Qué pensar del 1906L de New Balance?

Una conversación sobre el “snoafer”, un modelo polémico que no es ni tenis ni mocasín.

How Poshmark Is Trying to Make Resale Work Again

The once high-flying platform for secondhand clothes was bought by a huge South Korean tech company. Can tech fixes make peer-to-peer selling seamless?

At Home, Her Life Was Modest. As ‘Killadamente,’ She Inspired Millions.

Carol Acosta transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.

It’s Time for a Fashion Revolution

An unprecedented number of new designers have an opportunity to once again change how we dress. They should dare to seize it.

Getting the Art Out of the Studio and Onto Your Kicks

Sky Gellatly is a matchmaker between artists and brands, and his eye for deals has resulted in some flashy, and lucrative, collaborations.

Retailers may be taking a more staggered approach to holiday hiring.

At Jimmy Carter’s Funeral, a Rare Image of Presidential Unity

President-elect Donald J. Trump becomes part of the club. Melania Trump joins the first ladies.

The Slow Growth of Hand-Painted Clothes

In an era of fast fashion, some yearn for clothing with a personal touch.

The Parisian Chocolatier Reviving a 19th-Century Trading Card Tradition

Plus: a riverside retreat in Vietnam, a luxurious duffel bag and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Celebrated New Yorker Writer Enlisted as Model

How do you follow up a couple best-selling books? If you’re Patrick Radden Keefe, you star in a J. Crew ad.

A Fashion Reporter Considers the Ways Trends Trickle Down

Jacob Gallagher, who covers men’s style for The Times, writes about teddy bear jeans, papal robes and all the fashion moments in between.

Are These Shoes Hideous or Genius?

A conversation about the New Balance “Snoafers” — not quite sneakers, not quite loafers.

Do Football Fans Really Want to Be Fashionable?

Emma Grede of Skims and Good American and Kristin Juszczyk say the answer is yes.

Globos de Oro 2025: 19 atuendos inolvidables

Por buenas y malas razones, estos atuendos estuvieron entre los más memorables.

The Worst Golden Globes Fashion Trend

Enough with the retro throwback nostalgia — Hollywood needs to be less conservative on the red carpet.

19 Unforgettable Looks at the Golden Globes

For reasons good and bad, these ensembles were among the most memorable.

Golden Globes Photos: See All the Looks From the Red Carpet

Stars made their glittering arrival for the 82nd Golden Globes, an awards season opener of sorts that celebrates the biggest stars in film and television.

Ralph Lauren Makes Fashion History With Top Civilian Honor

After decades of being nearly synonymous with American fashion, the 85-year-old became the first fashion designer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Pelosi Returns to Congress After Hip Surgery, Without Her Signature Stilettos

A recent fall on a marble staircase at a palace in Luxembourg required the former speaker to have emergency hip replacement surgery.

Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93

With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”

¿Cómo será la vida en 2025? 12 predicciones

¿Qué vestiremos, comeremos, compraremos, creeremos, desearemos?

Workout Wear Loosens Up

Skintight leggings, crop tops and unitards have long been the workout uniform, but women’s active wear trends are expanding.

Jeans in the White House? President Carter Made It So.

He projected authenticity not just through his actions, but also with his uniform.

In the Quarter-Zip Era, These Coaches Still Wear Suits

Fashion among basketball coaches has been decidedly casual since the pandemic began, but a handful of college coaches are still dressed for success.

Five Laws Going Into Effect for New York in 2025

Changes are coming to paid sick leave, insulin costs, restaurant reservations, gym membership cancellations and protections for fashion industry workers.

12 Predictions for Life in 2025

What will we wear, eat, buy, believe, desire?

Dayle Haddon, Model Who Bucked Age Discrimination, Dies at 76

Ms. Haddon, who carved a path all her own in the modeling world, was found dead on Friday morning from what authorities believed was a carbon monoxide leak.

Bob Dylan as the Original Hipster

The costumes of “A Complete Unknown” are a joy.

The Eye Has to Report

The best, most delightful and most shocking images from the Styles desk this year.

Will There Ever Be True Size Diversity in Fashion?

A reader, discouraged by the perpetuation of outdated beauty standards in the fashion industry, wonders if we will ever see genuine inclusivity in fashion models.

Precios obscenos, menor calidad: el mercado de lujo está en declive

Las marcas de lujo han desencadenado su propia espiral de decadencia al vender productos excesivamente caros, sobreexpuestos y de menor calidad.

Favorite Outfits From Around the World

Three continents, six countries, seven cities and endless inspiration.

Ralph Lauren Invites Everyone to Return to (His) Office

And he has some ideas about what we should wear.

Furry Slippers and Sweatpants: Young Chinese Embrace ‘Gross Outfits’ at Work

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

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

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

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.

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