Confirm or Deny: Diane von Furstenberg

Maureen Dowd: Anne Hathaway was conceived in a wrap dress. Diane von Furstenberg: Her mother told me that. You once went to a party at Brigitte Bardot’s house in Saint-Tropez. I did. It was pirate-themed. You and Barry gave Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez their engagement party. You think they should be married in outer…

Virginie Viard Is Leaving Chanel

In yet another seismic shift in the fashion world, Chanel announced on Wednesday that Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s handpicked successor, was leaving the fashion house after five years as its artistic director — years in which, though her collections received a critical drubbing and speculation was rife about her possible departure, sales exploded, reaching almost…

Virginie Viard to Depart Chanel

Virginie Viard, who was named artistic director of the house of Chanel following Karl Lagerfeld’s passing in 2019, will be departing her post, according to a report from The Business of Fashion released today. Viard began her first tenure at the house in 1987 and was a longtime protégé of Lagerfeld’s, following him to Chloé…

New Covid Vaccine Endorsed for Fall

A committee of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted on Wednesday to update the formula for the Covid vaccine ahead of an anticipated fall immunization campaign, now an annual step to try to offer better protection against versions of the virus in circulation. The unanimous vote by the 16 advisers recommends a formula…