

Vanessa Friedman
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Why Are Baseball Caps So Popular?
A reader reflects on the proliferation of baseball caps in men’s fashion. Our critic offers an explanation.

Kamala Harris Is Dressing to Be President
With very little time to prepare for the campaign trail, the vice president is sticking to her suits — a political move of its own.

Why Does My Teenager Insist on Wearing Used Clothes?
Our fashion critic offers guidance to a reader seeking to refine their daughter’s thrifty wardrobe while respecting her fashion choices.

The Best Looks of the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony
Paris raised the fashion stakes for the XXXIII Olympiad, and even with the rain, the result transformed the Seine into a watery runway.

The Fashion Industry Is Having a Meltdown Amid Rampant Gossip
Between designer-less brands and rampant gossip, fashion is having a meltdown. And it’s not because of the heat.

What Should I Wear to the Olympics?
A reader visiting Paris for the Summer Games wonders about the fashion guidelines for spectators. Our fashion critic offers advice on how to dress practically...

For Fashion, Sports Stars are the New Super Stars
Here’s why, and how the balance of power between individual brand and company brand is changing.

Spotted at the RNC: Melania Trump, and Many Faux Ear Bandages
As the Republican National Convention drew to a close, it painted a red, white and blue picture.

Usha Vance and the Iconography of the Trump Women
The potential second lady models a new kind of Republican image-making.

J.D. Vance Is First Major Nominee With Facial Hair in 75 Years
The vice-presidential candidate is the first major party nominee with facial hair in 75 years.