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Chanel Brings Its First Runway Show to Africa

The French brand brought its Métiers d’Art show to Dakar.

What Is the Ideal Pair of Black Pants?

There are so many options. A reader is searching for a silhouette that can be worn for both work and play.

At the State Dinner, Jill Biden Revives the Oscar de la Renta Tradition

The first lady returns to a tentpole of White House image-making.

Day 2: Your Ugly Christmas Sweater Is Beautiful in Its Own Way

The Times’s fashion director casts a discerning eye on this peculiar holiday tradition.

I Will Miss Alessandro Michele’s Freaky, Geeky Gucci

Whatever you may think of his designs, he changed how people dressed.

Shannon Abloh Is Ready to Talk

In her first interview, Virgil Abloh’s widow steps out of the shadows and takes charge.

What Should I Wear to Testify in Court?

A reader grapples with the appropriate attire to take the stand as a witness for the prosecution in an upcoming trial.

Thierry Mugler: Nothing Is Ever Too Extreme

At the Brooklyn Museum, a tribute to fashion’s showman who built temples out of curves and proved clothing had metamorphic properties.

Many Flags but No Ivanka

Decoding the many visual cues of Donald Trump’s presidential announcement.

Dressing Wakanda

The Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter decodes her five favorite outfits.