Eric Wilson The New York Times

If the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton was an opportunity to reboot the royal family for the 21st century, with carefully timed press releases detailing every stitch of clothing down to the Jimmy Choo shoes on the Duchess of Cornwall's feet, then the exquisite gown created for Ms. Middleton by Sarah Burton suggested a bride who is wel...

The mood was set early at the American fashion awards ceremony at Lincoln Center in June, an event often likened to the Oscars of the fashion world, with a guest list that included celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow and almost every top designer. In quick succession, three men were called to the stage to accept their awards a...

If the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton was an opportunity to reboot the royal family for the 21st century, with carefully timed press releases detailing every stitch of clothing down to the Jimmy Choo shoes on the Duchess of Cornwall's feet, then the exquisite gown created for Ms. Middleton by Sarah Burton suggested a bride who is wel...

The mood was set early at the American fashion awards ceremony at Lincoln Center in June, an event often likened to the Oscars of the fashion world, with a guest list that included celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow and almost every top designer. In quick succession, three men were called to the stage to accept their awards a...