

Vanessa Friedman
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How André Leon Talley Inspired the 2025 Met Gala and Costume Institute Show
The larger-than-life former Vogue editor died in 2023 but served as inspiration for the Costume Institute show.

The first Monday in May is here. This is what we’ll be watching for.
The party is always a sight to behold, but given its theme, this year’s celebration is going to be more closely watched than usual.

Inside the Most Politically Charged Met Gala in Years
The party and its related exhibition, about Black male style, land in a moment when anything to do with race and diversity is under added...

100 Days of Trump Style
In this administration, looking the part is crucial to playing the part.

Phoebe Gates, the Daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, Steps Into the Spotlight
Phoebe Gates, the youngest and most stylish of Bill and Melinda Gates’s children, steps into the spotlight as a founder of a new online shopping...

The Slippery Slope of Political Iconography
A lapel pin in the likeness of President Trump, worn by the chairman of the F.C.C., raises some questions.

Melania Trump Opts for Trench Coat at White House Easter Egg Roll
For the White House Easter Egg Roll, the first lady opted for, of all things, a trench coat.

How to Nail Spring Business Casual for Your Next Work Outing
Figuring out how to dress for an out-of-office excursion can be fraught. Our critic suggests ways to loosen up a corporate uniform — but not...

Ralph Lauren Fall 2025 Fashion Show Review: Big Pants Galore
You might not guess what it is, but it makes a lot of sense.

Met Gala 2025 Guide: Hosts, Theme, How to Watch and More
The co-hosts! The ticket prices! The dress code! A guide to the party of the year.