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Trump's Botched Fashion Choices In UK Were Not Just About The Clothes
The president and first lady have landed in Ireland. They have left the pomp and pageantry of England. Melania Trump has removed her Phillip Treacy hat. The president is once again in a business suit and his too-long ties. But like an American whose rough vowels suddenly get all posh and polished in the presence of a British accent, the president s...
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Chanel Says Goodbye To Karl Lagerfeld In Stunning Winter Wonderland
There were no grand gestures at Karl Lagerfeld's final Chanel ready-to-wear show - the last one that he worked on before his death last month.
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Oscars 2019: Fashion Round Up Of The Academy Awards - Results Are Stunning And Outrageous
Oscars 2019: Billy Porter was the fashion explosion on the red carpet that marked the beginning of everything
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This American Designer Is Dressing Women For A New Era Of Political Power
Gabriela Hearst's clothes are for women uninterested in fashion as daily costume or as the equivalent of a snuggie, but who instead view it as a tool that can help smooth the road to success - however that might be defined.
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Lady Gaga's Pale Blue Storm Won At Golden Globes, But Men Brought Their Own Plumage
Golden Globes 2019: Oh, the men tried to compete. And they made a strong showing. Gaga won by a hair. A single blue hair.
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For New Women In US Congress, Fashion Is A Statement Of Defiance, Purpose
At the start of the 116th Congress, fashion was not merely a footnote, it was a rallying cry, a defiant gesture, a point of cultural pride - a glorious, theatrical declaration of self. It was white suits and pink dresses, Native American artistry, a Palestinian thobe, a kente cloth stole, a hijab and a skintight pencil skirt with a fur stole.
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Beyonce's Vogue Cover Is Historic But Not Iconic
It's historic because it's the first cover shot by an African-American photographer
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The Return Of Ugly Fashion: We're Being Trolled
Fashion has asserted that once-derided styles such as fanny packs, Crocs, prairie dresses and chunky orthopaedic sneakers are desirable
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The Chris Brown Mug Shot Tells The Story Of A Life
Mug shots tell a story. Chris Brown's is a tale of everything that has gone missing.
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Meghan Markle's Wedding Gown Was Beautiful, But She Was Unforgettable
The dress isn't everything but it is a lot. And the Givenchy haute couture gown chosen by Meghan Markle for her marriage to Prince Harry told a story about contemporary romance, geopolitical history and the institution into which she has married. But mostly, most importantly, it offered a bit of insight into the bride herself.
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Met Gala: To Win The Red Carpet, Looking Great Is No Longer The Point
It doesn't matter whether a frock is good or bad. The point is how fabulously, insanely, nutso a guest can go and still exude cool
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For Melania Trump, Fashion Diplomacy Was Defined By A Hat
That hat, broad-brimmed with a high, blocked crown announced the first lady's presence as boldly and theatrically as a brigade of trumpeters
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Amal Clooney In Vogue, And The Art Of Revealing Absolutely Nothing
In the case of Clooney, fashion and style are in service to substance. Fashion makes them stand out. Fashion makes us look
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Mark Zuckerberg Wore a Suit to Washington. There's No Going Back to Hoodies.
Did anyone really think Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg would come to Capitol Hill to testify before Congress wearing a T-shirt or a hoodie?
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Mark Zuckerberg Wore A Suit To Washington. There's No Going Back To Hoodies
Did anyone really think Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg would come to Capitol Hill to testify before Congress wearing a T-shirt or a hoodie? Of course he'd wear a suit. He wore a tie, too.
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Trump's Botched Fashion Choices In UK Were Not Just About The Clothes
The president and first lady have landed in Ireland. They have left the pomp and pageantry of England. Melania Trump has removed her Phillip Treacy hat. The president is once again in a business suit and his too-long ties. But like an American whose rough vowels suddenly get all posh and polished in the presence of a British accent, the president s...
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Chanel Says Goodbye To Karl Lagerfeld In Stunning Winter Wonderland
There were no grand gestures at Karl Lagerfeld's final Chanel ready-to-wear show - the last one that he worked on before his death last month.
-
Oscars 2019: Fashion Round Up Of The Academy Awards - Results Are Stunning And Outrageous
Oscars 2019: Billy Porter was the fashion explosion on the red carpet that marked the beginning of everything
-
This American Designer Is Dressing Women For A New Era Of Political Power
Gabriela Hearst's clothes are for women uninterested in fashion as daily costume or as the equivalent of a snuggie, but who instead view it as a tool that can help smooth the road to success - however that might be defined.
-
Lady Gaga's Pale Blue Storm Won At Golden Globes, But Men Brought Their Own Plumage
Golden Globes 2019: Oh, the men tried to compete. And they made a strong showing. Gaga won by a hair. A single blue hair.
-
For New Women In US Congress, Fashion Is A Statement Of Defiance, Purpose
At the start of the 116th Congress, fashion was not merely a footnote, it was a rallying cry, a defiant gesture, a point of cultural pride - a glorious, theatrical declaration of self. It was white suits and pink dresses, Native American artistry, a Palestinian thobe, a kente cloth stole, a hijab and a skintight pencil skirt with a fur stole.
-
Beyonce's Vogue Cover Is Historic But Not Iconic
It's historic because it's the first cover shot by an African-American photographer
-
The Return Of Ugly Fashion: We're Being Trolled
Fashion has asserted that once-derided styles such as fanny packs, Crocs, prairie dresses and chunky orthopaedic sneakers are desirable
-
The Chris Brown Mug Shot Tells The Story Of A Life
Mug shots tell a story. Chris Brown's is a tale of everything that has gone missing.
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Meghan Markle's Wedding Gown Was Beautiful, But She Was Unforgettable
The dress isn't everything but it is a lot. And the Givenchy haute couture gown chosen by Meghan Markle for her marriage to Prince Harry told a story about contemporary romance, geopolitical history and the institution into which she has married. But mostly, most importantly, it offered a bit of insight into the bride herself.
-
Met Gala: To Win The Red Carpet, Looking Great Is No Longer The Point
It doesn't matter whether a frock is good or bad. The point is how fabulously, insanely, nutso a guest can go and still exude cool
-
For Melania Trump, Fashion Diplomacy Was Defined By A Hat
That hat, broad-brimmed with a high, blocked crown announced the first lady's presence as boldly and theatrically as a brigade of trumpeters
-
Amal Clooney In Vogue, And The Art Of Revealing Absolutely Nothing
In the case of Clooney, fashion and style are in service to substance. Fashion makes them stand out. Fashion makes us look
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Mark Zuckerberg Wore a Suit to Washington. There's No Going Back to Hoodies.
Did anyone really think Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg would come to Capitol Hill to testify before Congress wearing a T-shirt or a hoodie?
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Mark Zuckerberg Wore A Suit To Washington. There's No Going Back To Hoodies
Did anyone really think Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg would come to Capitol Hill to testify before Congress wearing a T-shirt or a hoodie? Of course he'd wear a suit. He wore a tie, too.
