Vanessa Friedman
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How Short Is Too Short for a Skirt?
Hemlines can spark questions — and strong opinions — about professionalism and appropriateness. Our fashion critic offers a reader some advice on skirt length.
Bad Bunny, Maluma and More Headline Vogue World in Paris
Fashion met fencers and Bad Bunny on Place Vendôme. Enter the era of haute kitsch!
‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’: The Latest Biopic Aiming to Humanize a Big Name in Fashion
Dior, Chanel, Lagerfeld — a rash of new streaming biopics have tried to humanize fashion’s most famous names. Is that a good thing?
Ralph Lauren Unveils Team USA’s Olympic Uniforms
Navy blazers for the win.
How Should I Dress to Move to a New City?
A reader who is moving cross-country wonders how to adapt his wardrobe without compromising his sense of style.
Catherine Reappears, in White
The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since coming forward with her cancer diagnosis.
Dries Van Noten Says Goodbye
In an exclusive interview, the designer reveals why he is retiring, his fears and why fashion is “an addiction.”
How Donald J. Trump Is Appropriating the American Flag
In a visual age, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is making himself into the 51st star.
Before the Paris Olympics, the Fabulous French Fashion Flex
Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton have turned cruise shows into diplomatic currency.
Is Pants Sizing Sexist?
Our critic examines the history of women’s trousers and “the sheer ridiculousness of the current state of sizing.”