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At the State Dinner, Jill Biden Revives the Oscar de la Renta Tradition
The first lady returns to a tentpole of White House image-making.
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The first lady returns to a tentpole of White House image-making.
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Say hello to Viva Magenta, the color no one asked for, coming to a world where no one lives.
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In her first interview, Virgil Abloh’s widow steps out of the shadows and takes charge.
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Two new Balenciaga campaigns ignited a firestorm that traveled from the internet to Fox News, fueled by allegations that the brand condoned child exploitation.
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Head scarves in the colors of the participating teams have become fan favorites in Qatar. Rather than object, locals say they like the twist on a traditional look.
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Garment workers in Myanmar earn less than $3 a day to produce soccer apparel for Adidas. Some say they were fired after asking factory owners for a raise.
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Whatever you may think of his designs, he changed how people dressed.
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A new factory operated by Renewcell, a textile recycling company in Sweden, is the first step in turning old clothes into new, high-quality fashion.
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They come in a variety lengths and weights. Here are six to covet.
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In Washington, D.C., and Mar-a-Lago, political and personal mythmaking collide.
The first female prime minister of Italy can’t avoid people caring about what she wears, but she can use it.
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What happens when brands and art collide? Or the story of Alexander McQueen and Adam Pendleton.
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In her recent Vogue cover, the supermodel embodies a ‘dream,’ but one that increasingly seems decades old.
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And Balenciaga and Thom Browne. Meta opens a new fashion store for the metaverse. Should you shop?
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Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.
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Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting.
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A social media movement inspired by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion strikes back at the gatekeepers of beauty.
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In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.
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When assessing how likely a given meal, snack or drink is to harm your dental health, there are two main things to consider, experts say.
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Three young women shoppers in three countries talk about what they buy, where they buy it and why.
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The online retailer makes fast fashion for the Instagram elite. The way many of its garments are made is much less glamorous.
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Garment workers around the world make everything from luxury handbags to fast fashion leggings. Here are some of their stories.
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The Swedish retailer now lets customers know where nearly every garment it sells is made. Is that enough?
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We make too much and buy too much. But maybe there is a way not to waste too much. The ragpicker of Brooklyn has an idea.
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The first “high fashion runway show entirely from home” just took place, complete with famous models and designers. The clothes were the least of it.
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Congresswomen in white. Melania Trump in Dolce & Gabbana. Can anyone opt out of fashion messaging any more?
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Now that the masks are coming off, here are some easy approaches you can take to dress up your face.
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Will starting injections in your 20s and 30s make you look older? Preventive Botox explained.
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When it comes to clean beauty, “natural” isn’t always best. Here’s what’s safe and beneficial, and what’s best to avoid.
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Experts say online sales have fueled an increase in fakes, confusing buyers and stymieing makers from Cartier to independent artisans.
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Ruth E. Carter, the Oscar-winning costume and jewelry designer, said her team was inspired by Mayan culture.
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Houses like Bulgari, Cartier and Prada are expanding their factories and adding new product lines.
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The house says the collection, in certified recycled gold and ethically sourced pavé diamonds, is a first for a global luxury brand.
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From Jared to Birks, regional multibrand groups are elevating their offerings.
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An E.U. regulation is expected to end the industry’s longstanding culture of secrecy.
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But as yellow gold makes a comeback, businesses say it is not easy to find supplies.
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Breitling says it will phase out mined stones by the end of 2024.
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Manuel Emch currently is the interim chief executive at Louis Erard.
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The traditional technique called edo-kiriko is primarily used for drinking glasses, but one company has used it to make watch dials, too.
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Michael Takayama of Michael Surfboards specializes in shaping longboards.
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The French business La Maison du Pastel, founded in the 1720s, calls itself the oldest maker of pastels in the world.
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Some of Barovier&Toso’s work can be seen in chandeliers for Louis Vuitton stores and Four Seasons hotels.
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The French artist Julie Hamisky uses electrical current to coat flowers and other organic items in copper, effectively freezing them in time.
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