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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Style

Models wore knee-high socks on the runway during Milan Fashion Week in September for Prada, left; Dolce & Gabbana, center; and Jil Sander.
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Models wore knee-high socks on the runway during Milan Fashion Week in September for Prada, left; Dolce & Gabbana, center; and Jil Sander.

Compression tights are beginning to come into vogue among stylish women who sit on uncomfortably small airplane seats during long-haul travel.

From “House of DVF,” a reality show on the E! network.

From “House of DVF,” a reality show on the E! network.

Two reality shows prove that before you design clothes, you need to design a personality.

Scene City

Slide Show: Rising Stars of Fashion Take a Bow

Paul Andrew wins top prize at CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner.

Mark Pernice
Dispatch

Mired in Mediocrity

The “meh” generation taps into the zeitgeist of cultural dullness.

On the Runway Blog

Valentino Breaks the Couture Mold

The fashion house is heading to New York with a new couture collection in December.

South Korea Exports Its Glow

Skin care products from South Korea are finding a strong following in the United States.

On the Runway Blog

The Greening of Fashion’s Next Generation

Kering announced a new sustainable fashion program and the C.F.D.A. and Lexus announced the winners for their Eco-Fashion challenge.

How Women Use Fashion to Assert Their Power

A show in London looks at how the higher up you go, the more limited your fashion options are.

Stéphane Ashpool outside one of his shops in Paris.
Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times

Stéphane Ashpool outside one of his shops in Paris.

Stéphane Ashpool, the designer for Pigalle, and his shops are firmly rooted in the Paris neighborhood where he grew up.

Remembering the Star Who Wasn’t There

At the Fashion Group International awards presentation, the designer’s name comes easily to everyone’s lips.

Why the Strong Reaction to Renée Zellweger’s Face?

The actress revealed a surgically altered face last Monday, and everyone seemed to take it personally.

Unbuttoned

The Branding of Julian Assange

WikiLeaks now has a commercial arm with licensing deals around the world.

Gone, in an Instant Auction

Christie’s website now allows customers to buy watches instantly, bypassing the bidding process, as it grows its e-commerce business.

Cyclists Go Glam Into the Night

A move to fashionable high-tech clothing.

An Appraisal

Oscar de la Renta’s Legacy

Oscar de la Renta, who died on Monday, at a show in 2012.
Kathy Willens/Associated Press

Oscar de la Renta, who died on Monday, at a show in 2012.

Mr. de la Renta believed in beauty, not for beauty’s sake, but because he understood that elevating the outside could help elevate the inside.

The designer at the end of a 1997 show in Paris.
Pierre Verdy/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

The designer at the end of a 1997 show in Paris.

A good friend, an eager dancer and a true professional are some of the ways the late designer is described by his colleagues and associates.

Adi Heyman, who converted to Orthodox Judaism, was drawn to the emphasis on the spiritual over the physical. She covers her elbows, knees and collarbone, and wears a blond wig.
Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images

Adi Heyman, who converted to Orthodox Judaism, was drawn to the emphasis on the spiritual over the physical. She covers her elbows, knees and collarbone, and wears a blond wig.

The creative force behind the Jewish lifestyle website Fabologie appeals to women of all backgrounds who are drawn to dressing with more decorum and less flash.

Scene City

A Casual Gym Crowd Gets Its ‘Freak On’

Alexander Wang introduced his athletic-fashion collaboration with H&M in Washington Heights.

T Magazine

Missoni: Cutest. Family. Ever.

Since 1953, the tight-knit clan has managed to build one of Italy’s most storied fashion empires while remaining exceptionally lovable.

London is a natural meeting point of fashion and contemporary art, says Jonathan Akeroyd, chief executive of Alexander McQueen. 
via Alexander McQueen

London is a natural meeting point of fashion and contemporary art, says Jonathan Akeroyd, chief executive of Alexander McQueen. 

Jonathan Akeroyd, chief executive of Alexander McQueen, talks about the fashion house's decision to sponsor Frieze Live, a new section of the London fair showcasing performance arts.

The Czech model Petra Nemcova, wearing a gown by Zuhair Murad, at the Cannes Fim Festival in May.
Julien Warnand/European Pressphoto Agency

The Czech model Petra Nemcova, wearing a gown by Zuhair Murad, at the Cannes Fim Festival in May.

On the Runway Blog

Cannes Is Getting a ‘Fashion Festival’

The new event is scheduled during the film festival. A coincidence? I think not.

Alaïa Is Worth the Wait

Azzedine Alaïa held his show last week, two weeks after fashion month ended, showing pieces like a reinvented shirtdress and knit evening gowns.

Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images

How much do you really know about the runway shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris?

To mark the conclusion of the Women’s Spring 2015 shows, T catalogs the bows of some fashion visionaries.

Workers prepare a catwalk during London Fashion Week.
Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

Workers prepare a catwalk during London Fashion Week.

A handy reference for all of the reviews of the spring 2015 shows.

The Collection: A Fashion App for the iPad

Get complete coverage of fashion and style and the latest looks from the runway.

On the Runway Blog

Christopher Bailey Makes a (Mini) Movie

One hopes that the Burberry head, who is both chief executive and chief creative officer, isn’t just bored.

T Magazine

A Music Video From the Lagerfeld-Approved Rapper Theophilus London

The Kaiser shot the cover art for London’s new album, “Vibes,” out today.

T Magazine

Chris Benz on Assuming the Mantle at Bill Blass

In his first interview since being named creative director of the house, the 32-year-old designer talks about modernizing an American classic.

Special Report: Watches
Watches
Milan Time: A Historical Tale of Night and Day

What are great cities without people? The photographer Alessandro Grassani finds the city’s geometry after the streets start emptying.

Timepieces That Connect With a History of Exploration

Early explorers relied on mechanical timepieces for navigation; modern-day adventurers are carrying on the tradition.

How Will Apple’s ‘Smart Watch’ Affect the Industry?

Ryan Raffaelli, a Harvard Business School professor, recently argued that the Apple device could bolster the watch industry rather than threaten it.

T Magazine
T Magazine
Helena Rubinstein, Icon of Business and Style, Gets Her Own Retrospective

The Jewish Museum’s new exhibition, “Beauty is Power,” explores the life and taste of the woman from a Polish shtetl who went on to radically alter the beauty industry.

Scene City: Fashion, Film and Art Collide at Lacma Gala

Leonardo DiCaprio, Quentin Tarantino, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and Culture Club are among the guests at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Special Report: Craftsmanship

Weaving Modern Tastes Into a Traditional Fabric

Two siblings in Northern Ireland have teamed with a renowned factory to reinvent the staid product lines of Irish linen.

Art of Lacquerware Preserved in Japan

In the town of Odawara, a master artisan and his workers use their expertise to create everyday items.

Art and Technology Take a Role in Woodworking

A British craftsman uses a broad definition of the tools of his trade.

For Macy’s, a Makeover on 34th Street

Macy’s flagship has long tried to be everything to everyone. But in a $400 million renovation, it’s taking sharper aim at millennials and free-spending tourists.

On the Runway Blog

Ann Demeulemeester and Life After Fashion

The 54-year-old Belgian designer made a reappearance of sorts to sign copies of her new 1,010-page book at Barneys New York.

AmfAR Gala Honors Tom Ford

The foundation for AIDS research recognized Mr. Ford on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Little Eleven Paris sells an edgy and casual collection of clothing for children between the ages of 4 and 14.
Alex Cretey-Systermans for The New York Times

Little Eleven Paris sells an edgy and casual collection of clothing for children between the ages of 4 and 14.

The Montorgueil neighborhood, known for its many restaurants and chocolatiers, is also home to stylish clothing and accessory spots.

On the Runway Blog

Fashionistas and Investors Start Salivating: Paul Poiret Is for Sale

A company that specializes in identifying and buying the trademarks of major fashion names gone dormant is seeking a buyer for the heritage brand.

On the Runway Blog

Who Are Fashion’s Best C.E.O.s?

Test yourself. Which five companies would you identify?

Bill Cunningham | Paying Respects

Is there an appropriate code of dress for memorial services today?

Viewfinder for Photos

Pierre-Alexis Dumas, the Hermès artistic director, announced an alliance between the Aperture Foundation and the Hermès foundation at the Aperture annual benefit.

Laurent Cilluffo
International Culture | By the Numbers

The Figures Behind the Catwalk

A look at the four main fashion weeks around the world in New York, London, Milan and Paris.

Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week Accessories

Golden brogues with cutouts at Chanel, a cherry-shaped clutch at Undercover and more details from the spring 2015 shows.

Paris Fashion Week Street Style

The street fashion photographer Craig Arend of Altamira NYC took over our Instagram account for the spring 2015 fashion shows. Here are our highlights from Paris Fashion Week. Check out NYTimesFashion on Instagram for more.

Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week Street Style

Here are our highlights from show-goers’ style.

Milan Fashion Week Accessories

Barbie-inspired bags at Moschino, ’70s style boots at Gucci and more details from the spring 2015 shows.

London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week Street Style

Here are our highlights from show-goers’ style.

London Fashion Week Accessories

Fur slippers at Simone Rocha, ear-cuffs at Julien MacDonald and more details from the spring 2015 shows.