Scene City
Dior Gives the Guggenheim a Twirl
By MATTHEW SCHNEIER
Dior sponsored the Guggenheim’s big fall gala, held in the museum’s landmark rotunda.
A Mustache Comeback? Not So Fast
By ALEX WILLIAMS
WENN
A number of scruff-chic stars are trying to revive this retro motif, but it carries serious baggage.
Benjamin Norman for The New York Times
Nicole Kidman, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Chloë Sevigny were among the stars at a dinner at the Museum of Modern Art.
Jonathan Grassi for The New York Times
The season’s new topcoat isn’t beige in color or in spirit. It’s a longer, fuller boundary pusher.
Left, Bertrand Guay/AFP/Getty Images, and Eric Piermont/AFP/Getty Images
In 2013, Kering, the French group run by François-Henri Pinault, right, sued Nicolas Ghesquière.
Kering, LVMH and Hermès have been in and out of court in recent years. It’s time for this fashion trend to end.
Marko Metzinger
The Chloé + Studio Voltaire collaboration includes, clockwise from bottom left: Dilan suede tote, $1,520; silk-jacquard scarf, $1,190; broderie anglaise cotton top, $920, and shorts, $860; crystal-embellished crepe gown, $4,640.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Studio Voltaire, the fashion brand has produced a capsule collection including pieces designed by the artists Karen Kilimnik, Cao Fei and Jenny Saville.
On the Runway Blog
Marco Zanini Is Leaving Schiaparelli
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
The house said that “a new creative director would be named soon.” So for the next few weeks, the fashion world will engage in a frenzy of guessing about candidates for the post.
Compression Socks and Hose Are No Longer for Grandma
By SHIVANI VORA
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.
Two reality shows prove that before you design clothes, you need to design a personality.
Scene City
Rising Stars of Fashion Take a Bow
Paul Andrew wins top prize at CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner.
Mark Pernice
The “meh” generation taps into the zeitgeist of cultural dullness.
On the Runway Blog
Valentino Breaks the Couture Mold
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
The fashion house is heading to New York with a new couture collection in December.
South Korea Exports Its Glow
By MARISA MELTZER
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
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
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
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
A show in London looks at how the higher up you go, the more limited your fashion options are.
Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times
Stéphane Ashpool outside one of his shops in Paris.
Life and Design, Grounded in Pigalle
By MATTHEW SCHNEIER
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
By GUY TREBAY
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?
By ALEX KUCZYNSKI
The actress revealed a surgically altered face last Monday, and everyone seemed to take it personally.
Unbuttoned
The Branding of Julian Assange
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
WikiLeaks now has a commercial arm with licensing deals around the world.
Gone, in an Instant Auction
By CAROL VOGEL
Christie’s website now allows customers to buy watches instantly, bypassing the bidding process, as it grows its e-commerce business.
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.
Modesty Is Her Best Policy
By KATE NEWMAN
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’
By MATTHEW SCHNEIER
Alexander Wang introduced his athletic-fashion collaboration with H&M in Washington Heights.
T Magazine
Missoni: Cutest. Family. Ever.
By MATTHEW SCHNEIER
Since 1953, the tight-knit clan has managed to build one of Italy’s most storied fashion empires while remaining exceptionally lovable.
T Magazine
Anya Hindmarch’s World of Inspiration
By EVIANA HARTMAN
The beloved British accessories designer turns to playful influences to breathe a little life and laughter into luxury.
From Sports
Busting a Barrier, Preserving the Seams
By ZACH SCHONBRUN
A handful of clothing companies were founded within the last year to cater to muscular athletes whose proportions fall outside the average body type.
Sinosphere Blog
An Online Store Whose T-Shirts Tacitly Support Ai Weiwei Is Shut Down
By ANDREW JACOBS
Taobao, the Alibaba-owned Chinese website similar to Ebay, has told an artist that his virtual T-shirt shop has been shuttered. The reason? Possibly the T-shirt’s oblique support for the artist Ai Weiwei.
Celebrating Diane von Furstenberg’s Memoir, ‘The Woman I Wanted to Be’
By ALEXANDRA JACOBS
Ms. von Furstenberg had an early fan in Chelsea Clinton.
On the Runway
Topshop’s Next Stop Is Fifth Avenue
By MATTHEW SCHNEIER
The brand’s second-largest store arrives on Fifth Avenue after a stop at Grand Central Terminal.
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.
An Appraisal
Oscar de la Renta’s Legacy
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
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.
Timeline: Oscar de la Renta’s Life Through the Years
By JOANNA NIKAS, VALERIYA SAFRONOVA and SIMONE S. OLIVER
Milestones in the life and career of the influential designer, who died Monday at age 82.
Special Report: Watches
Watches
Milan Time: A Historical Tale of Night and Day
International New York Times
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
By VICTORIA GOMELSKY
Early explorers relied on mechanical timepieces for navigation; modern-day adventurers are carrying on the tradition.
Special Report: Craftsmanship
Weaving Modern Tastes Into a Traditional Fabric
By SANDRA JORDAN
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
By KELLY WETHERILLE
In the town of Odawara, a master artisan and his workers use their expertise to create everyday items.
Laurent Cilluffo
A look at the four main fashion weeks around the world in New York, London, Milan and Paris.
Fashion Weeks
Paris Fashion Week Accessories
By ANGELICA ROGERS
Golden brogues with cutouts at Chanel, a cherry-shaped clutch at Undercover and more details from the spring 2015 shows.
Milan Fashion Week Accessories
By ANGELICA ROGERS
Barbie-inspired bags at Moschino, ’70s style boots at Gucci and more details from the spring 2015 shows.
London Fashion Week Accessories
By ANGELICA ROGERS
Fur slippers at Simone Rocha, ear-cuffs at Julien MacDonald and more details from the spring 2015 shows.
Mark Zuckerberg Adopts Obama’s Approach to Dressing
November 12, 2014
The Advantages of World Leaders Looking Silly
November 11, 2014
Calvin Klein Gets a Plus-Size Controversy
November 10, 2014
New York, London, Milan, Paris Fashion Week Reviews
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
A handy reference for all of the reviews of the spring 2015 shows.
Interactive Feature: Test Your Knowledge of the Four Major Fashion Weeks
By DEVI VALLABHANENI
How much do you really know about the runway shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris?
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