Vanessa Friedman
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Saint Laurent Has Breasts; Dior, Women’s Liberation
Saint Laurent and Dior offered two different versions of women’s liberation. Neither was convincing.
What Does It Mean to Dress Like an American?
A reader who is moving back to the United States from abroad wonders how to merge her personal wardrobe with that hard-to-define, American style of...
In Milan, Gucci, Marni and Bottega Veneta Signal a Shift
The stealth wealth era may be coming to an end, judging by Gucci, Marni and Bottega Veneta.
In Milan, Prada Does History and Moschino Has a Debut
With a little history lesson. At Moschino, a new designer debuts with respect, but not much originality.
Was Diesel the Most Democratic Fashion Show Ever?
Glenn Martens subverts the fourth wall and opens Diesel up to the world.
The Gold Trump Sneakers Are About More Than Shoes
What is Trump really selling when he is selling footwear?
How Do I Dress for My Menopause Belly and Mood?
Our fashion critic extols the wisdom of layering when trying to account for fluctuations in body temperature and shape, and urges a healthy disregard for...
Girl Power Was the Biggest Trend at New York Fashion Week
Muscle tees. Boss-lady coats. At New York Fashion Week, designers made strength into style.
Luar Brings Beyoncé to Bushwick
If you haven’t heard of Luar, you will now.
Puppets and Puppets Has Its Last Fashion Week Show
On Puppets and Puppets’ last New York Fashion Week show.