When she was 5 years old Kia Schwaninger designed her first piece of jewelry, a refined necklace of royal-blue polymer clay beads that was for her mother. “I guess that was my first commission,” the Swiss-born designer who now lives and works in Brooklyn said as a joke. Her mother still has the necklace. Ms.…
The Must-Have Icon Chanel Classic Handbag Lambskin & Gold-Tone Metal Black The Must-Have Icon Chanel Classic Handbag Lambskin & Gold-Tone Metal Black When I think of a designer crossbody bag, I think of this classic quilted Chanel number. In other words, if you’re looking for one of the very best luxury handbags to invest in,…
What’s a nice Jewish viscountess to do when she has a title but no money, a party invitation but no clothes and a pair of scissors but no sewing skills? Invent the poodle skirt, of course. That, quite by accident, is what Juli Lynne Charlot did in late 1947, in the process creating a totem…
In case you missed it, there’s a crisp hint of spring in the air, and ski trip Instagram posts are starting to dwindle. That can only mean one thing: Swim season is nigh. Whether or not you’ve already booked that first summer vacation, the least you can do is start planning your outfits for said…
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. When she was young and impressionable, Iris Apfel received a backhanded compliment that would change her life. She was told by a department store owner that, well, she wasn’t pretty. But the woman quickly softened the blow. “You have something better.…
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. The past month has been a whirlwind for luxury brands, models and fashion fans as designers have promoted their visions at Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan and now Paris. The hundreds of shows…
Best Subtle Patent By Far Kiki Black Purse Best Subtle Patent By Far Kiki Black Purse For those looking for a subtle entry into the patent trend, try this semi-patent bag from By Far. Classic in style and color, but just a little subversive. Dimensions: Height: 17 cm; width 24 cm Materials: Cowhide leather Best…
Before the Balenciaga show, Demna, the mononymic creative director of the brand, went shopping. Specifically, he bought 800 different objects on eBay, which he haunts for the porcelain figurines, lace napkins and antique fabrics he collects. But he didn’t buy the 800 pieces for himself: He bought one for each guest at his show. The…
Do designers really expect us to wear those outlandish looks they show on the runway? I look at the images and can’t imagine anyone walking down a street in most of those clothes, no matter where they lived. — Mary, Auckland, New Zealand This is one of those questions I have been asked pretty much…
Men’s style, if you haven’t noticed, has made a quantum leap in recent years. That has been especially true on the red carpet, where guys have gone from wearing generic tuxedos to dressing like Timothée Chalamet, who at the Golden Globes in January wore a Celine Homme sequin-studded blazer and a diamond necklace by Cartier.…