Vanessa Friedman
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Loewe and Courrèges Show What to Wear Next
A brilliant Loewe collection, some good ideas from Courrèges and Junya Watanabe, and a step forward at Alexander McQueen.
Chloé and Schiaparelli Offer a Kind of High Summer Vibe
In her sophomore collection Chloé’s Chemena Kamali offers a high summer vibe, but not too many suits. Schiaparelli and Rabanne also let the sun shine...
Balmain’s Beauty Pageant Includes All Ages
Olivier Rousteing’s new muse is … makeup? For everyone.
Dior and Saint Laurent Struggle With Feminine Strength
Saint Laurent and Dior struggle with the answer.
Why Is It Called a Pussy-Bow Blouse?
A reader proposes retiring a fashion term often interpreted as a double entendre. Our fashion critic explains the origins of the tie-neck blouse and its...
A Milan Fashion Week Full of Surprising Stranger Things
Standout shows from Bally and Bottega Veneta bring Milan Fashion Week to a close. Gucci, Versace and Moschino do some recycling.
Prada Takes on Fashion’s Algorithm Echo Chamber
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons take on the style echo chamber. Fendi celebrates choice.
At Marni, Francesco Risso Creates a Triumphant Collection
Francesco Risso creates a triumphant Marni collection.
London Fashion Week Celebrates Middle Age
Once upon a time the London scene was wild and revolutionary. Now its fashion week is 40. What happens when the wild child of dress...
Why Do So Many People Wear All Black?
A reader struggles to see the allure of wearing black clothing. Our fashion critic offers an explanation for its popularity.