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The Idea Behind Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Fragrance Is ‘Photosynthesis’
The process influenced a new scent developed by the “Happy” singer for Louis Vuitton. Plus, a surprise at Valentino and a punk doyenne’s wardrobe at...

The Idea Behind Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Fragrance Is ‘Photosynthesis’
The process influenced a new scent developed by the “Happy” singer for Louis Vuitton. Plus, a surprise at Valentino and a punk doyenne’s wardrobe at...

Grace Coddington On the Secrets of Reinventing Yourself
At 83, the longtime Vogue editor, stylist and artist says that “listening” is one of the most important things you can do.

Grace Coddington On the Secrets of Reinventing Yourself
At 83, the longtime Vogue editor, stylist and artist says that “listening” is one of the most important things you can do.

Katie Holmes’s A.P.C. Line Matches Her Practical Style
The actress, who lent her name to a new line by A.P.C., cares mostly about dressing practically.

Alexis Bittar Ad Campaign Featuring Susan Sarandon Makes Fun of Fashion
A jewelry brand’s ad campaign has generated buzz for skewering the industry in videos featuring models, editors and, now, Susan Sarandon.

Sofia Coppola’s Latest Release? A Lip Balm With Augustinus Bader.
The tinted balm was inspired by products that the filmmaker confected as a girl to achieve the “berry-stained lips” of a character in a Roman...

Gloria Steinem’s Beauty Ideals
The feminist activist, who relies mostly on moisturizer, was tapped to promote a beauty campaign about self-acceptance. Plus, a SoHo salon that evokes Southern France.

For Maxine Hong Kingston, Age Is Just Time Going By
At 83, the novelist and professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, likes to “go into the new.”

Graydon Carter Opens Air Mail Newsstand in New York’s West Village
Shoe horns, lampshades and CBD-infused elixirs are among the goods Graydon Carter is selling at a new newsstand-style shop in New York.