The fashion crowd in London is generally known for keeping cool. But on Tuesday, the editors and designers at a ceremony for one of the industry’s most prestigious local awards became palpably excited when Catherine, Princess of Wales, emerged to present this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design to Patrick McDowell, 29, a Liverpool-born…
Some people go to the Met Gala for the self-promotion. Some go because it’s the ultimate game of dress-up. But Dwyane Wade, the N.B.A. Hall of Famer turned game-show host, brand ambassador and philanthropist, went for something else. He went for the market research. See, this week, Mr. Wade will assume yet another role: the…
My style can be described as modern minimalist meets classic. I own several sheath dresses that fit and flatter, but when I put them on now, they echo what I see as MAGA style. How can I restyle them without sacrificing my aesthetic? — Miriam, Whidbey Island, Wash. There is a very specific look associated…
It can be a challenge to make an impression on the Met Gala’s red carpet, especially when the competition includes Diana Ross wearing a feathered overcoat with an 18-foot-long train, Bad Bunny toting a bag fit for a bowling ball, and Rihanna arriving fashionably late — with a baby bump. But there are spectacles and…
Hours before Ashton Jeanty, a running back with Sonic the Hedgehog speed, was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the sixth pick at Thursday’s first round of the N.F.L. draft, he clomped onto the red carpet in a pair of never-worn-before Crocs with shimmery Swarovski crystals across the toe. The crystaled clogs were teased…
Current fashion often includes pants that puddle on the ground. I can appreciate the look, but how do I wear them and keep them clean at the same time? I don’t want to spread the yuck through my workplace, my favorite restaurant and my home. Is it possible to be stylish and hygienic at the…
On a recent morning, Catharine Dahm ducked into Raf’s, the French-Italian bakery and restaurant on a pocket-size block of Elizabeth Street in downtown Manhattan. It was her first time there, but before the check had even arrived, she was resolved to return. “This is going to be my regular spot while I’m here,” said Ms….
For Jerrie Johnson, the plot of the final season of “Harlem,” the television series in which she stars, feels oddly similar to her own life. In a plot twist in the series finale, which aired in February, the character Ms. Johnson plays, Tye, a notorious player, proposes to her love interest. Ms. Johnson’s partner, Dria…
A mere month ago, luxury businesses were looking forward to a new era of deregulation, lower taxes and a booming stock market — and dreaming of well-heeled buyers splurging on opulent ball gowns and statement watches. Instead, as the Trump administration imposes 20 percent tariffs on products from the European Union, they are bracing for…
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to spend a week abroad. Everyone seemed to be wearing neutrals, along with dark greens and black. The only person I saw wearing a bright color was me. Is a “pop of color” the new signal, like sneakers, fanny packs and staring at Google Maps, that someone is…