Vanessa Friedman
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Calvin Klein Names a New Designer and Plans Runway Return
Veronica Leoni will be the first woman to run the brand.
The Wizard of Jeans
Benjamin Talley Smith may well have made the jeans in your closet. And your friend’s closet. And your friend’s friends’.
Can I Wear Neon Without Looking Like a Highlighter?
Our fashion critic shares tips for a reader who is hesitant to wear ultrabright clothing.
At the Kenya State Dinner, Jill Biden Is True Blue
In Sergio Hudson, the first lady is stepping up her fashion diplomacy game.
RFK Jr.’s Preppy Style Plays an Important Role in His 2024 Campaign
This independent candidate for president has a secret weapon up his rolled-up shirt sleeves.
Is There an Alternative to the Little Black Dress?
Plenty of other garments can be used as the basis for simple, chic looks for a variety of occasions, our critic writes.
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s Appearance-Based Insults Reflect an Ugly New Norm in Politics
A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good.
The New Royal Portrait of King Charles III Is Big, Red Controversy
A new portrait of King Charles III is bathed in symbolism.
Cannes Film Festival: Red Carpet Roundup
The best fashion from a festival with a preponderance of photo ops.
WNBA Players Are in the Skims Spotlight
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand is moving more aggressively into sports.