The Luxury Arms Race: Michael Kors and Coach Target Takeovers
Business, Today
As sales decline in the middle of the fashion market, two of its big players are looking elsewhere for expansion.
Michael Kors to Buy Jimmy Choo in $1.2 Billion Deal
Business, Yesterday
The agreement comes as upscale American brands grapple with plummeting sales and tepid profits, particularly in the so-called middle market.
New York City Ballet Unveils Designers for Its Fall Fashion Gala
Culture, Yesterday
The event, overseen by Sarah Jessica Parker, returns on Sept. 28. City Ballet also said that the principal dancer Rebecca Krohn would retire this fall.
Maestros of the Concert Merchandise Movement
Styles, Yesterday
Two companies are in a race to corner the market on T-shirts branded with celebrities of the moment, such as the Weeknd, Lady Gaga and ASAP Rocky.
Michael Kors Pays a Lot to See if the Jimmy Choo Fits
Business, Yesterday
Jimmy Choo will need to grow fast, and the American brand does rapid expansion well. But it risks taking the luxury shoemaker down-market.
Fashion’s Ultimate Fantasist Makes a Comeback
T Style, July 24
Kansai Yamamoto, the designer that helped outfit David Bowie during the Ziggy Stardust era, is an unlikely inspiration for contemporary designers.
What Is ‘Appropriate’ Work Dress? Readers Respond
Styles, July 24
Men in the National Assembly in France, like those in the House of Commons in Britain, no longer have to wear ties. But dress code debates continue.
Open Thread: This Week in Style News
T Style, July 21
What the Pirelli calendar says about race, remembering Kenneth Jay Lane and more.
Some Things T Editors Are Really Into Right Now
T Style, July 21
A by-no-means exhaustive list of great things we've stumbled upon.
The Duchess of Cambridge and Family Refine the Art of Pantone Politics
Styles, July 21
They dressed for their hosts: Clothing that echoed the national colors of Poland and, then, a blue that had special resonance in Germany.
Kenneth Jay Lane, Jewelry Designer Who Made a Fortune Faking It, Dies at 85
Styles, July 20
Over six decades, Mr. Lane built a global business by making it acceptable and chic for women to wear glittering jewelry of unabashed deception.
6 Simple Men’s Sneakers for Summer
T Style, July 20
Rubber-soled plimsolls get upgraded for the season.
The Mad Scientist Behind Nike’s ‘Back to the Future’ Sneaker
Styles, July 20
Tiffany Beers, engineer and innovator at the footwear and apparel company, describes her path to a coveted $720 shoe. (P.S. She hates feet.)...
What the 2018 Pirelli Calendar Says About Race
Styles, July 20
The Italian company’s latest offering is a reimagining of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” with an all-black cast.
A Museum Show Asks: How Modern Are Your Spanx?
Styles, July 19
The Museum of Modern Art has issued a list of items to be included in the October show “Items: Is Fashion Modern?,” its first on the subject since 1944.
Some Things T Editors Are Really Into Right Now
T Style, July 19
A by-no-means exhaustive list of great things we've stumbled upon.
How to Dress Down Like a Power Player
Styles, July 19
The annual Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley is a veritable primer in mogul off-duty image-making.
Keeping It Casual in Sun Valley
Slideshow, July 19
A look at some of the outfits at that ultimate showcase of mogul leisure wear formally known as the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference 2017.
A Daytime Dance Party That Celebrates Black Diversity
Styles, July 17
Everyday People started as a Lower East Side brunch party. It now draws thousands of partygoers and has expanded to other cities and countries.
The Latest in Web Design? Retro Websites Inspired by the ’90s
Styles, July 17
For Arcade Fire, Balenciaga and more, website designs are evoking the days of GeoCities, Windows 98 and flashing banner ads to be cool.
Brand to Know: The Vibrant Line Inspired by 600-Year-Old Pajamas
T Style, July 17
The German brand Horror Vacui, which makes pajamas and other items of clothing, references 15th and 16th-century nightgowns.
Horror Vacui’s Spring/Summer 2018 Collection
Slideshow, July 17
A German brand that makes pajamas and other items in vibrant prints.
From the L.P.G.A. to Congress, Dress Code as a Cause Célèbre
Styles, July 17
Paul D. Ryan has promised less-restrictive guidelines for the speaker’s lobby, the golf association is adding restrictions, and social media is up in arms over “appropriate dress.”...
Saying Farewell to a Store That Changed Shopping
Styles, July 15
Fashion power players share their memories of Colette, the Paris store that is closing after 20 years.
Alfred Angelo Bridal Chain Closes. Scrambling Ensues.
Business, July 14
The abrupt closing of more than 60 wedding dress shops around the country added an element of panic to a wedding process often filled with stress.
The Men Who Join the Fashion Circus
Styles, July 14
Discovered at the mall, at the gym and on Instagram, models at New York Fashion Week: Men’s describe how they got into the business.
Open Thread: This Week in Style News
T Style, July 14
Goodbye to Colette, a less expensive bespoke suit and more.
Willy Chavarria Comes Back Strong
Styles, July 14
Stung by hate mail after his last New York show, the designer presents his new collection at a leather bar in Chelsea.
How Nadia Boujarwah, Fashion Entrepreneur, Spends Her Sundays
Metropolitan, July 13
Ms. Boujarwah, who runs a plus-size clothing company, visits thrift stores and cycling studios, goes on business walks and cooks for friends.
When Donatella Versace Met Zayn Malik
Styles, July 12
The singer's new collection, work wear from the source and more summer arrivals.
The Scene at Raf Simons’s New York Men’s Show
T Style, July 12
The designer referenced “Blade Runner” and his past for his spring/summer 2018 show.
Sure, I Have Fashion Regrets. All the Best People Do.
Styles, July 12
Is obliviousness so wrong, especially in a world where so many are stuck on getting it just right? Aren’t we all secretly grateful for a sense of fun?...
A Week of Pop-Ups, Sales and Other Shopping Events
Styles, July 12
In the Hamptons, summer pop-ups; in the city, a fresh start at Dover Street Market, a flurry of end-of-season sales and more.
Raf Simons and Todd Snyder Host Parties for Men’s Fashion Week
Styles, July 12
Among those spotted at the parties were André 3000, Sean O’Pry, Luka Sabbat and Humberto Leon.
For Fashion Week, an Archivist Comes Down From the Attic
Styles, July 12
For the designer Emily Adams Bode, the shock of the new is worth less than the thrill of the old.
Custom Suits for Guys Who Thought They Were Out of Reach
Styles, July 12
With custom-made garments and pieces from under-the-radar clothiers at discount prices, Brooklyn Tailors meets an unexpected demand.
A Summer Breeze Cools the New Hugo Boss Collection
Styles, July 12
As the world heats up, the German label presents men’s wear that is loose, roomy and light.
Colette, Paris Fashion Destination, Is to Close in December
Styles, July 12
For 20 years, Colette Roussaux and her daughter, Sarah Andelman, have catered to those with an aesthetic lifestyle, selling clothing, music, art and design.
A ‘Dad’ Look Is Suddenly Stylish: The Tucked-In T-Shirt
Styles, July 12
Rappers, skaters and fashion designers take a shine to a quirk once considered unfashionable.
At Home (and in the Garden) With Rosita Missoni
T Style, July 11
Just outside of Milan, the matriarch of the Missoni family picks freshly grown zucchini for her favorite summer risotto.
Faherty Is Not for Men in Black
Styles, July 11
The company, now with two stores in Manhattan and four others across the country, is mainstreaming the surf hippie aesthetic.
Easy, Breezy Summer Looks for Men
Styles, July 11
Give yourself a break with floral patterns and bursts of color.
Six Utilitarian Tote Bags to Carry Anything
T Style, July 11
Lightweight carryalls that are as durable as they are versatile.
Should Lanvin Become ‘a French Michael Kors’?
Styles, July 11
The house has a new artistic director and reportedly a new direction. But is that really the right choice?...
Get Ready for the Internet of Louis Vuitton Things
Styles, July 11
The fashion house is unveiling its first smartwatch, the Tambour Horizon, but it’s not stopping there.
Elsa Martinelli, Italian Model and Actress, Dies at 82
Culture, July 10
Ms. Martinelli, described as “a kind of Audrey Hepburn with sex appeal,” was well known for starring opposite Kirk Douglas in “The Indian Fighter.”...
A Google Engineer Learns the Fashion Code
Styles, July 10
Amit Sood considered fashion “a slightly elitist area” before he helped create a giant online archive dedicated to the subject.
The Soul and Soles of a Texas Boot Maker
Insider, July 10
“Rocky Carroll died in his boot shop, sitting on the same recliner where he told me the story about the donuts and the president and the .45 for Christmas.”...
Untuckit Strikes a Chord With Self-Explanatory Men’s Wear
Styles, July 10
In 2010 Chris Riccobono had an idea so obvious, no one else had ever thought of it. Now he has 13 new stores in the works and a fund of $30 million.
Brand to Know: A Minimalist Shoe Line, Inspired by Orchids
T Style, July 10
The two-year-old label Neous makes simple, modern styles that subtly reference the flower.
The Understated Style of U.F.C. Champ Daniel Cormier
Styles, July 10
No Rolex for this light-heavyweight bruiser.
Abercrombie & Fitch Ends Talks to Sell Itself
Business, July 10
The retailer said it would instead focus on executing its business plan as a stand-alone company.
A First Look at the New Givenchy
Styles, July 10
Men and women achieve full equality under Clare Waight Keller, the house’s first female artistic director — and there are other surprises.
Don Lemon on How to Look Camera-Ready
Styles, July 10
He is under the bright CNN lights some 260 nights a year. So he has his grooming routine down to a science.
Lena Dunham Cleans Her Closet, for a Cause
Styles, July 9
The “Girls” star is offering everything from Golden Globes gowns to T-shirts for sale online, with proceeds going to Planned Parenthood.
What Gucci Can Teach the Democrats
Op Ed, July 8
Voters are consumers now, browsing for the best or most appealing deal.
At Couture Fashion Week, an Antidote to the Instagram Age
Styles, July 8
Fashion is rarely considered a corrective to social media addiction, but with the couture shows in Paris, it may have been just that.
Street Style: Couture
Styles, July 7
See what Karlie Kloss, Tracee Ellis Ross and others wore between the shows.
Street Style: Couture
Slideshow, July 7
The haute couture crowds make stylish statements between shows during couture season in Paris.
Open Thread: This Week in Style News
T Style, July 7
A year into the new Dior, flouting convention at Wimbledon — and much more.
In Paris, Fine Jewelry Gets a Contemporary Edge
T Style, July 7
Repossi, Sophie Bille Brahe and more presented haute joaillerie collections.
How Miles Chamley-Watson, Fencer and Model, Spends His Sundays
Metropolitan, July 7
The London-born athlete, who helped Team U.S.A. win a bronze medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics, works out, shops and eats a lot of protein.
Molly Goddard, a Young Design Star at Home at the V&A Museum
T Style, July 6
The designer scours the building for inspiration ahead of her fashion show there.
The Best of Haute Couture Week
T Style, July 6
Highlights from the shows, including Chanel, Valentino and many more, that were held in Paris last week.
Couture Diary: Chanel, Christian Dior, Valentino and More
Slideshow, July 6
A photo diary of the collections shown during haute couture week in Paris.
Exploring London’s V&A Museum With Molly Goddard
Slideshow, July 6
The celebrated British designer searches for inspiration around the museum.
Bouchra Jarrar, Artistic Director at Lanvin, Is Out After 16 Months
Styles, July 6
The departure at the French fashion house comes amid poor sales and internal turmoil.
In Milan, Tours for Beer, History and, of Course, Fashion
Travel, July 6
Travelers can take a tour dedicated to artisan leather goods, and another excursion is all about Zegna. Microbrews and museums are on offer as well.
Bardia Zeinali, a Videographer Liked by Selena Gomez and Zendaya
Styles, July 6
Mr. Zeinali is known for his comical fashion clips done in a signature mash-up style.
Myla Dalbesio: A Model Who Makes a Stand With Feminist Art
Styles, July 6
Ms. Dalbesio, who appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, has earned rave reviews for her all-female art shows and performances.
Juliana Huxtable: A Transgressive Artist Finds Her Voice
Styles, July 6
Ms. Huxtable is a D.J., writer, night-life host and fashion model originally from Texas.
Lily Kwong, a Model and Landscape Designer Sought by Fashion Brands
Styles, July 6
Her recent projects include a quarter-mile installation on the High Line, and a three-acre spa set to open next year in Southampton.
Angela Dimayuga: Chef Behind the Wok at Mission Chinese
Styles, July 6
Ms. Dimayuga is the 31-year-old executive chef at the New York outpost of the Sichuan cuisine temple.
Grace Ahlbom: Photographer of the Skateboarding Set
Styles, July 6
After working for Ryan McGinley, Ms. Ahblom made a name for herself in the fashion and art circles with her senior thesis.
48 Hours in Paris with Proenza Schouler
T Style, July 5
The designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez transplanted their New York team to present their spring/summer 2018 collection during couture week.
Behind the Scenes with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez
Slideshow, July 5
The designers prepare for their spring/summer 2018 collection, shown during couture week in Paris.
Fashion Finds for All Style Tribes
Styles, July 5
When it comes to style, it’s often the little things sprinkled on top that make all the difference.
Try, Then Buy? Amazon’s Move Is Part of a Shopping Trend
Styles, July 5
Fine jewelry, swimsuits and cocktail dresses are among the many items you can live with free for a while till it’s time to pay up or wrap up.
Colombia Comes to Colette
Styles, July 5
The designer Esteban Cortazar came up with the idea of a 12-day event in the Parisian concept store to highlight his homeland.
Lucinda Chambers, Fired Vogue Director, Gives Fashion Industry a Kicking
Styles, July 4
Her candid interview about being dropped by the magazine and about the sector’s brutality has been the talk of Paris Couture.
Bending, but Not Breaking, the All-White Dress Code
Interactive, July 3
Many players have come up with original ways to stand out from the pack on Wimbledon’s grass courts.
Bending, But Not Breaking, the All-White Dress Code
Interactive, July 3
Many players have come up with original ways to stand out from the pack on Wimbledon’s grass courts.
The Melting Pot of Couture
Styles, July 3
Did Rodarte and Proenza Schouler hold their own in Paris? How was Peter Dundas’s debut? These and other pressing fashion questions, answered.
Classic Americana in Las Vegas
Styles, July 1
“Vegas is one of those places that is always changing and always staying the same,” said the photographer Ryan Shorosky, who has been documenting its people for several years.
Atop Dior, Balancing Art and Commerce
Styles, July 1
The stores love her. Many critics don’t. But Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first woman to lead Christian Dior, isn’t worried.
Rodarte’s Founders on Being the Newest Americans in Paris
Styles, July 1
Kate and Laura Mulleavy, the sisters behind the offbeat Americans fashion brand, talk Paris, industry pressure and strawberry ice cream.
Open Thread: This Week in Style News
T Style, June 30
How to pack a suitcase, what to wear for July 4 and much more.
In ‘The Beguiled,’ Pretty Confections Whipped Up to Seduce
Styles, June 30
In Sofia Coppola’s new film, boarding school belles dress to entice the lone man in their midst.
Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Accused of Exploitation, Apologize for T-Shirts
Culture, June 30
The sisters recalled their “vintage” T-shirts, which had their images superimposed over musicians like Tupac Shakur, the Notorious B.I.G. and the Doors.
Your Literary Idols and Their Wardrobes
Styles, June 29
Think that it doesn’t matter what a writer wears? A new book says otherwise.
10 Styling Tips From the Men’s Shows
T Style, June 28
Stripes on top of stripes, biker shorts when you're not on a bike — and lots more tips from the summer runway shows.
Where to Stock Up for a Long Weekend on Long Island
Styles, June 28
Goopie essentials, a cute sports bra and leggings, designer items at a deep discount, and more.
Tailoring in a Basement? It Suits Him
Metropolitan, June 28
For 36 years, Bilal Egilmez, who learned his trade in Turkey, has altered and mended clothing at Genius Tailor, his Upper East Side shop.
Dior Homme Stays in Its Safe Space
Styles, June 28
Balmain reaches back to a Parisian past while Alexander McQueen offers outfits for a wintry summer.
3 Hot Spots for Independence Day (and What to Wear There)
Styles, June 28
From the Hamptons to the Catskills, get your holiday weekend wardrobe sorted.
The Top 10 Moments From Men’s Fashion Month
T Style, June 28
Kyle MacLachlan as Balenciaga muse, a new Drake song — and very short shorts.
48 Hours in Paris With Thom Browne
T Style, June 27
In the lead-up to his men’s spring show, the American designer considers gender — and removes a lot of color.
Two Days with Thom Browne Before His Men’s Show
Slideshow, June 27
The American designer prepares for his spring/summer 2018 collection in Paris.
Two Days with Thom Browne Before His Men’s Show
Slideshow, June 27
The American designer prepares for his spring/summer 2018 collection in Paris.
Shopping Without Instagram: It’s Full of Surprises
Styles, June 27
Ulla Johnson and Samuji, new in NoLIta, reward the accidental shopper.
Airlines Redesigning Uniforms Find Out How Complicated It Is
Business, June 26
A number of carriers are revamping outfits, which have to reflect the realities of life on the road, like keeping flight attendants cool and able to move freely.
The Best of Paris Men’s Fashion Week
T Style, June 26
Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Comme des Garçons and others showed their spring/summer 2018 collections.
Paris Men’s Fashion: Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons and More
Slideshow, June 26
A photo diary of the men’s spring/summer 2018 collections.
Paris Men’s Fashion: Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons and More
Slideshow, June 26
A photo diary of the men’s spring/summer 2018 collections.