Advertisement The late designer is still very much present in the new accessories from her Frances Valentine label. Image At the airy Frances Valentine headquarters in New York. CreditCreditStefania Curto for The New York Times Sept. 8, 2018 In June, not long after the designer Kate Spade was found dead by suicide, the employees of…
THE LOOK Since boxing was legalized in Puerto Rico in 1927, the island has produced dozens of world champions and even more casual enthusiasts. Photographs by John Francis Peters Text by Justin Porter Produced by Eve Lyons Sept. 8, 2018 In the beating heart of Puerto Rico, there are two arenas: the baseball diamond and…
Ladies first. Men’s wear to follow. A number of fashion designers who have made a name for themselves for their women’s wear lines are turning their attention to men. On Sunday evening, at Spring Studios, during New York Fashion Week’s women’s ready-to-wear collections, the designer Prabal Gurung, will debut a men’s wear line alongside his…
Advertisement Open Thread Plus, what do people actually wear in the front row? Image Gigi Hadid walks during the Tom Ford spring 2019 show on Wednesday.CreditCreditDolly Faibyshev for The New York Times Sept. 7, 2018 Hello and happy fashion month. Yes, after all that buildup, it is finally here. Around this time I often get…
Why would those who have been sexually assaulted by someone close to them stay in touch with their abuser? The question has come up in the weeks since it was revealed that the actress and director Asia Argento arranged to pay off the actor Jimmy Bennett last year, after he accused her of sexually assaulting…
Advertisement That was how Andy Warhol described Richard Bernstein, who gave Interview magazine covers their signature look. Everyone wanted it — until they didn’t. Image Richard Bernstein, left, and Andy Warhol, circa 1980. Mr. Warhol, who commissioned Mr. Bernstein to create the covers for Interview magazine, said Mr. Bernstein “makes everyone look so famous.”CreditCreditBobby Grossman/Rizzoli Sept.…
Getty ImagesPietro D’aprano I am waiting outside a Tribeca warehouse on what I believe is New York City’s 115th consecutive Hottest Day Of The Year because, for once, the trains got me to my destination early. (Thanks, Cynthia Nixon!) I am about to go to my first fashion show and as the heroine in my…
Getty ImagesFernanda Calfat So you want to look hot, but you’re also reading The Communist Manifesto in Intro to Political Philosophy. So you think the guy in Thursday’s South Brooklyn DSA meeting was cute, but need to find a way to catch his attention that says, “Democratic Socialists of America? More like Damn Sexy Association.”…
Getty ImagesDia Dipasupil Presenters and winners alike at Thursday’s Daily Front Row Media Awards used the mic to rally the fashion community. In a genuine appeal, Paris Jackson asked to pause the teleprompter mid-speech to call women to the polls. Getty ImagesSteven Ferdman Advertisement – Continue Reading Below In the midst of her ad-lib and…
Advertisement After a 50-year career, the rocket man of pop is retiring from the road. This is the inside story of his finale style statement, designed by Gucci, and the secret power of a sequin. Image The Gucci outfits Alessandro Michele designed for Elton John’s farewell tour were an “18-month passion project” said the stylist…