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Ralph Lauren Restarts the Fantasy

The Polo Bar reopens in Manhattan, and the 82-year-old designer has no plans to slow down.

My Boyfriend Is Ready for a Makeover. What Do I Do?

A reader, whose significant other is ready for a new wardrobe, asks for guidance in searching for staples for men.

Why Is an Italian Luxury Brand Having a Show in Michigan?

Bottega Veneta’s latest show was rich in Detroit techno.

The Enduring Appeal of Laura Ashley

With her floral-print dresses and housewares, the British designer created a romantic and instantly recognizable aesthetic that, decades later, is inspiring a wide range of dressers and brands.

The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week

Platforms on parade, a fermenter’s adventures — and more.

A Talent for Talent

Kendall Werts is a new kind of representative for a new kind of celebrity. Often he plucks clients when they’re young and on the verge of something bigger. Then he finds what that is.

An East Village Boutique Where the Avant-Garde Gathered

Knobkerry was a shop and gallery where Ornette Coleman hung out and Janis Joplin shopped. It is the subject of a new book and related exhibition.

Highsnobiety, a high-end streetwear site, considers selling itself.

The company, which expects about $60 million in revenue this year, could see interest from buyers enticed by the increasing convergence of retail and media.

Martin Margiela Is Back

The influential designer walked away from fashion in 2009, but he didn’t stop creating. Here’s a first look at his new career.

Decoding Kyrsten Sinema’s Style

Sometimes a dress is just a dress. Sometimes it’s a strategy.

The Cruel Paradox of Linda Evangelista’s Fate

A world obsessed with women’s hyper-visibility can dispatch them so swiftly to invisibility.

Can I Wear a Ponytail to Work Without Looking Like a Kid?

A teacher would prefer to not look like one of her students — or a character from “Grease.”

The Birkin Bag Gets an Update

Thanks to a new puzzle-like design, the iconic and much-coveted Hermès carryall can now be worn three different ways.

The Fight for Sneakers

Bots have made it nearly impossible to buy hyped up shoes. What if they could be stopped?

5 Tips for Choosing Running Shoes

It's always best to try them in person.

For the (Renewed) Love of Vintage Dressing

After several years of all things simple being the height of fashion, there is a pleasure to be found in the messy eccentricities of individualistic, pre-owned items.

Winter’s Fluffiest and Furriest Outerwear

This season, whimsical textures and saturated hues blend fantasy and utility.

The Return of the Monogrammed Carryall

This season, the most sought-after briefcases, totes and satchels come adorned with the insignia of their makers.

‘Squid Game’ Has Made Tracksuits Hot

The dystopian Netflix hit from South Korea is proving an unexpected style influence. Here’s why.

The End of Gender

Has fashion bid the binary goodbye?

Can the Rule of Three Solve All My Dressing Problems?

A reader, trying to build a capsule wardrobe, wonders if there is such a thing as a personal fashion trifecta.

Homer Simpson Was Made for Fashion

Behind the painstaking creation of the Balenciaga-Simpsons episode that took nearly a year to make.

A Day in the Studio With Salehe Bembury

After stints with Kanye West and Donatella Versace, the shoe designer is taking bets on himself.

Scenes From the Runways of Europe

Our favorite fashion photos from London, Milan and Paris.

The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week

Art by the ton, haute bistro fare in Berlin — and more.

Back to the Office, a Protest and a Time Traveler’s Ball

Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton bring the ready-to-wear season to a provocative end.

Fashion Unites in Tribute to Alber Elbaz

Dozens of designers put on a show to honor and celebrate the man and his work.

Anatomy of a Monique Lhuillier Gown

On this, the designer’s 25th anniversary year, she breaks down her process, from sourcing the lace to landing the hand-finished product in the hands of the bride.

Dressing Brides for ‘Their Red-Carpet Moment’

Andrew Kwon, returning to the runway with his second wedding collection, Dreamer, talks about his passions, inspirations and desire to create “modern-day goddesses.”

A Heart (and Chest) of Gold

Schiaparelli gets reliably weird with its accessories at Paris Fashion Week.

Stella McCartney Does Mushrooms in Paris

Maison Margiela and Chanel practice sustainability of a different kind.

Will 3-D Printing Change Sneaker Culture?

The designer Heron Preston explains how he got into business with a 3-D printing company.

Dolce & Gabbana Just Set a $6 Million Record for Fashion NFTs

It auctioned a nine-piece virtual/physical collection.

Making Very Short Memories at Givenchy and Lanvin

At Paris Fashion Week, the recent past is the reference.

A Bag Returns From the Year 2000

Valentino pulls from its feathered archives as Paris Fashion Week marches on.

We’re All On the Red Carpet Now

Balenciaga holds the smartest show of the week. Valentino takes to the streets. And Hermès gets grounded.

Run Out of Netflix Shows to Watch? Try These.

Fashion week may be back in-person, but not every designer wants to give up the digital approach. Marine Serre, Thebe Magugu, Burberry and Dries Van Noten explore the connection.

Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Shoes

A new designer at an old house brings wildflowers to Paris Fashion Week.

A Decade of Work, a Shocking Accident and a Bevy of Supermodels

The Balmain Festival in honor of Olivier Rousteing’s 10th anniversary at the house meant more than anyone could have imagined.

Weekly Health Quiz: Exercise, Alcohol and Low-Carb Diets

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

Thierry Mugler Returns to Paris With ‘Couturissime’

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is the latest stop for an exhibition of more than 150 of the designer’s eye-popping creations.

Dior and Saint Laurent Play Power Games in Paris

The final fashion week of the season has begun.

A New Mash-Up at Dior: Go-Go Boots and Scuba Shoes

Down with stilettos on Day 2 of Paris Fashion Week.

Retailers’ Latest Headache: Shutdowns at Their Vietnamese Suppliers

Factories in the country, a major apparel and footwear supplier to the U.S., have been forced by the pandemic to close or operate at reduced capacity, complicating the all-important holiday season.

George Malkemus, Who Pushed Manolos to New Heights, Dies at 67

He successfully marketed Manolo Blahnik’s extravagantly heeled confections. Then a television character named Carrie Bradshaw brandished a pair in “Sex and the City.”

And the Award for Best Actor in a Tux Goes to …

If a Broadway return heralded by the 74th Tony Awards suggested it’s time to suit up again, the live show pointed to a dress code with very few don’ts.

Intimate Portraits of Mexico’s Third-Gender Muxes

On the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in southern Mexico, a community of the local Zapotec people has long accepted — and celebrated — gender nonconformity.

‘A First in the History of Fashion’

Sort of, anyway. Fendi and Versace team up for a design experiment.

An Immersive, Absurdist Show to Remember

Takeaways from a Marni experience that brought new life to Fashion Week.

Francesco Risso on Rethinking the Fashion Show

After almost two years of social distancing, the Marni creative director had had enough. So he dressed all 500 of his guests in Milan this week.

Are These the Next Cool Sunglasses?

The emerging brand Sunnei went all-in on goggles on Milan Fashion Week’s third day.

A British Men’s Wear Designer With Jamaican Roots

Bianca Saunders started her namesake fashion label when she was 24.

Let’s Talk About Sex

At Prada and Versace, the clothes made it the main topic of conversation.

Parsing American Style

It’s not what we wear, but how we wear it that creates a common language of fashion.

Did You See What the Liberian Olympic Team Is Wearing?

You might have missed it, but look again. They want to change the Olympic fashion game.

How to Clean White Sneakers

Here’s how to get your well-worn shoes looking their best.

Fabrics From Your Fridge

How to Refresh Your Closet

Here are some ways to clean and care for your clothing after a long winter.

Weekly Health Quiz: Covid Variants, Moderate Exercise and Coffee

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

Gifts From Cyberspace

Searching for a last-minute gift … that may take months to arrive? This holiday gift guide might give you a few ideas.

La nueva generación de modelos dominicanas que redefinen la belleza

Así fue como una nueva generación de modelos dominicanas se apoderó de las pasarelas. Ellas siguen cambiando nuestra idea de cómo luce la belleza.

The Creative Circles Defining the Culture

Whether united by outlook or identity, happenstance or choice, these communities have shaped the worlds of art, fashion, film and more.

The People Who Make New York’s Party Scene Happen

Long a capital of nightlife, from ’70s discos to ’90s raves, the city is now home to a rich after-hours culture where anyone — of any race, gender or sexuality — is welcome.

How Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts Birthed the Contemporary Avant-Garde

A city poised on the edge of Europe and the rest of the world became the incubator for talents like Dries Van Noten, Luc Tuymans and Ann Demeulemeester.

The Family-Run Italian Design Houses That Became Cultural Dynasties

For centuries, Italy has prized the art of fashion and furniture design like no other country in the world, with generations dedicated to traditional craftsmanship and continuity.

The Fashion Crews Reinventing the Way We Dress

As Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing, Maria Cornejo, Telfar Clemens and Gucci’s Alessandro Michele prove, making clothes is the ultimate act of collaboration.

The New Generation of Dominican Models Redefining Beauty

Lineisy Montero, Licett Morillo and others have gained an international presence while also subverting assumptions about how women should look in Latin America.

The Asian-American Fashion Designers Who Shaped the Industry

Kimora Lee Simmons, Phillip Lim and many more have collectively advanced issues of representation.

Tech Bro Uniform Meets Margaret Thatcher. Disruption Ensues.

A new exhibition in San Francisco makes art out of the Patagonia vest, the former prime minister of England and … Salesforce?

Couture Creations for Dancing Bodies

An exhibition at the Centre National du Costume de Scène in France considers the dialogue between the stage and the runway.

The Met’s Next Big Fashion Show Comes From One Little-Known Woman

Sandy Schreier is the most important American collector of couture you’ve never heard of.

The Growing Popularity of the Bridesmaid Robe

These ‘getting-ready’ garments are practical, affordable, and look great in Instagram photos.

Wow, Tevas Got Cute

A sandal designed for the great outdoors has joined the ranks of fashionable footwear.

Little Ones Strut Their Style Down the Aisle

Dressing the youngest attendants can be tricky, if not costly. But more designers are featuring dresses and suits to mimic brides and grooms.

Create a Crisis, Capture a Unicorn

You, too, can make a fortune by joining in a crisis management I.P.O. that could cost you your soul but finance a monumentally expensive electric car.

Overlooked No More: Rose Morgan, a Pioneer in Hairdressing and Harlem

From 1945 on, her Rose Meta House of Beauty drew black women around the country to the famed enclave of Sugar Hill and “the biggest Negro beauty parlor in the world.”

Pat Cleveland’s Fashion Family Came Through

When the model was rushed to a Paris hospital last week for emergency cancer surgery, designers, photographers and other industry friends rallied to raise more than $100,000 for her treatment.

Beyoncé and Adidas Team Up to Make Shoes and Money

The high-profile partnership was announced on Thursday.

‘Southern’ Is Not a Style

Three retailers are thriving in very different ways below the Mason-Dixon line.

Hey, Governor, What Are You Wearing?

J.B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, gets daily dress code recommendations, and he’s not alone. Welcome to the latest sign of the times.

It’s Possible Leggings Are the Future. Deal With It.

Last week they set off a firestorm at the University of Notre Dame. Why does this item of clothing get people so riled up?

In Fashion: Athletic Separates to Wear Outside the Gym

From spiffed-up jogging shorts to jackets cut from technical fabrics, this season’s sporty pieces get a twist of tailored refinement.

A Glittering Goodbye to Hector Xtravaganza

New Yorkers gathered to memorialize the life of the ballroom scene “grandfather” and L.G.B.T. icon.

Jordan Roth Tries On the Season’s Couture

“What’s so extraordinary about the art of couture,” says the Broadway theater impresario, “is both the idea and then the execution of the idea.”