At 82, Valentino Is Still the Ultimate Party ‘Get’ in New York
By JOHN KOBLIN
The retired fashion designer is among the most ubiquitous figures on the New York social scene.
Cristóbal Schmal
In a post-metrosexual, pro-selfie world, men are investing in the ultimate luxury experience: themselves.
From top left, clockwise, a Rochambeau tank top ($380), a towel designed by James Rosenquist ($95), limited-edition skateboards from Jeff Koons, Airball x Rick Owens sneakers ($1400).
Pop-ups, store openings and artist collaborations happening in Miami this week.
Front Row
Is New York Going to Have Its Own Men’s Fashion Week?
By MATTHEW SCHNEIER
Men’s wear designers in New York are agitating for a fashion week of their own.
How to Set a Table Like Valentino
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
A dinner party with silver and crystal tests Valentino Garavani’s sumptuous approach inspired by the book “At the Emperor’s Table.”
On the Runway
Madonna Stars in New Versace Ad Campaign
By RUTH LA FERLA
She follows the path of past Versace mannequins, among them Amber Valletta, Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga.
The Brooklyn Brand Goes Global
By ABBY ELLIN
Marketing the essence of Brooklyn to an international audience.
Charles Ommanney for The New York Times
A Palm Beach Fund-Raiser for the Next Generation
By BOB MORRIS
The Paradise Fund offered Palm Beach society’s young offspring the chance to give back and have some fun in Florida.
Fashioning a New Kind of Luxury Ecosystem
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
Left, Benjamin Norman for The New York Times; right, Hedi Slimane
Collaborations: Karl Lagerfeld at the celebration of the Louis Vuitton Monogram line; and Hedi Slimane's photograph of Curtis Harding for the Saint Laurent Music Project.
Once upon a time exclusive brands were islands, discrete and self-supporting; today, they are seeing the advantages of a “confederation of partners.”
ZAC Zac Posen
Zac Posen's sunset snapshots, which drew more than 6,000 "likes" online, became this cerulean and pink silk. The maxi dress was a style in the designer's ZAC Zac Posen spring 2015 collection.
Inspiration Meets Social Media
By LIBBY BANKS
A designer’s ideas used to come from a journey and his feedback from buyers and clients. Now, they are more likely to be the result of a whirl through online sites.
Issey Miyake's 50 Years of Making Connections
By LIZA FOREMAN
The designer understood far earlier than most the value of incorporating the disciplines of technology and art in his work.
Pringle of Scotland, a Heritage Brand Modernized in 3-D
By LIBBY BANKS
The house’s designer has been working with a research specialist to integrate technology into designs.
Iris Van Herpen and 'a Different Way of Thinking'
By KATHLEEN BECKETT
The designer's unusual styles are the result of varied research and unusual collaborations.
In Paris, Fusing Art and Fashion
By LIBBY BANKS
The Each X Other label invites artists to create, and adds a fashion collection into the mix.
Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times
Roland Mouret, who shot to fashion fame with the Galaxy dress, is a designer at a crossroad.
Is Roland Mouret More Than a One-Hit Wonder?
By ALEXANDRA JACOBS
The designer made his name a decade ago with a signature dress, the Galaxy. “But it’s a tainted love,” he says.
Layers of History in Turkish Artistry
By SUSANNE FOWLER
Sevan Bicakci makes domed gemstone rings carved internally with images that celebrate Istanbul’s layers of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
Vincent Thian/Associated Press
Models in designs by Calvin Thoo at the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
There’s more to it than just the visual.
At ‘Concept Shops,’ Thinking Matters as Much as Buying
By ALEXANDRA JACOBS
Concept shops like Broken Arm are becoming popular in Paris, with cafes, curious items, clothing and a desire to make the shopper think.
T Magazine
In a New Performance Piece, Tilda Swinton Turns Fashion Into Art
By SARAH MOROZ
The actress interacts with audience members’ jackets in “Cloakroom,” a new show opening tomorrow as part of Paris’s Festival d’Automne.
Mary McCartney’s Candid Camera
By ALYSON KRUEGER
Paul McCartney’s daughter’s iPhone shots may be found on Instagram and in her new book, “Monochrome & Colour.”
Gloves Fit for a Queen, With Hands-On Craftsmanship
By SUSANNE FOWLER
The Cornelia James company is trying to keep the British glove-making heritage alive by expanding to an international market.
Retreats of the Gilded and Bronzed
By LIESL SCHILLINGER
Three new books shed sun-drenched light on the world’s most luxurious cold-weather retreats, from Monte Carlo to the Caribbean to Palm Beach.
Whitney Museum Says Goodbye to Its Old Home
By RUTH LA FERLA
Chuck Close and Donna Karan were among the guests at the gala to honor 98 artists and bid farewell to a historic building.
Keeping Up With Kendall Jenner
By MATTHEW SCHNEIER
The model may not yet be as famous as her big sister Kim Kardashian. But she’s working on it.
Inside Bunny Mellon’s World
By GUY TREBAY
Jennifer S. Altman for The New York Times
A dinner party at Sotheby’s provided a preview of furniture, jewelry and other objects from the estate of the philanthropist Rachel Lambert Mellon, known as Bunny, who died in March. The items are set for auction on Thursday.
Reflecting refined simplicity, thousands of items are part of what one designer calls “the Super Bowl of grande-dame auctions.”
Sami Repo/Samuji
Some of the offerings in the first Samuji Koti collection.
Samuji, whose clothes are sold at boutiques like Maryam Nassir Zadeh and Mohawk General Store, is launching Koti, a range of handcrafted linens and kitchen goods.
APTV, via Associated Press
The British physicist Matt Taylor on television wearing the problematic shirt.
A British physicist sets off a shower of criticism with his fashion sense.
Erin Baiano for The New York Times
Lindsay Duncan, who says she likes to be comfortable, at the Agnès b. store in Manhattan.
Ms. Duncan sees herself as an actress “who’s been in pretty decent stuff for a long, long time.”
Pursuits
In India, Jewels a Maharani or Grandmother Could Love
By CHRISTINE NEGRONI
On a recent trip to Jaipur, a global center for gem cutting, I indulged in visits to jewelry shops, as my grandmother often did.
T Magazine
In Miami, Bally Builds a House By Jean Prouvé
By DAN RUBINSTEIN
A time-lapse video, shown here, documents the process.
Encounters
A Lawyer for Fashion Insiders Dresses the Part
By JACOB BERNSTEIN
Doug Hand represents Rag and Bone, Phillip Lim, Anna Sui, Rodarte and more — and does it all in socks that pop.
T Magazine
Tilda Swinton, Elegantly Relaxed in Haider Ackermann
By RENATA MOSCI
At the Gotham Independent Film Awards, the actress looked at ease in a clean, slightly androgynous rose gold gown.
Browsing
All I Want for Christmas Is an Elf-Free Sweater
By ALEX TUDELA
An urbane take on the holiday sweater cliché; a style tip from a “Hunger Games” actor; Shinola makes a sweatshirt; and the newest face to embrace Helvetica.
The best present ideas, selected by Times experts, to make shopping easy this season.
On the Runway Blog
Luxottica and Intel Take the Fashion/Tech Hookup to a Whole New Level
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
The companies will create a team of research and development specialists to work on innovations in eyewear technology.
On the Runway Blog
Anna Wintour Wears Margiela by John Galliano: The Message and the Dress
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
It was one of the most unambiguous fashion blessings you could imagine.
British Fashion Awards Red Carpet
Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and Cara Delevingne were among the many fashion insiders who attended.
Special Report: Jewelry
Meritxell Duran
Going From Smart to Smarter
By VICTORIA GOMELSKY
Wearable devices like fitness trackers or Wi-Fi-enabled spectacles are competing with traditional jewels for space on the body.
Into the Bizarre World of Ted Noten
By NINA SIEGAL
The Dutch jewelry artist, known for his macabre and controversial work, is creating an installation for the Design Miami fair called “Ted’s House.”
A Retail Makeover in Miami
By NICK MADIGAN
The once-genteel business of luxury shopping has become a no-holds-barred skirmish for the attention of tourists and locals.
At Store After Store, a Pitch by Phone
By MARK SCOTT
More than 130 stores on London’s Regent Street link to shoppers’ mobile devices through an app and sensor combination.
On the Runway Blog
Can the New Creative Director Johnny Coca Reverse Mulberry’s Fortunes?
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
Céline’s former design director for accessories will join the troubled house in July.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Following the Victoria’s Secret and Chanel Fashion Shows
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Patagonia Bucks the Black Friday Trend
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What Michael Kowalski of Tiffany Will Do Next (It’s Not What You Think)
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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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