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The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried

The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Ghost Influencer

Almost 25 years after her tragic death, the lithe blonde is the muse of the season.

Why Do Women Still Wear Stilettos?

A reader wonders why the uncomfortable and often impractical shoes have not been retired.

Hedi Slimane Drops a Surprise Celine Show

It has been almost a year since his last women’s wear collection. Why? It’s an open book.

In Israel, Sewing for the Security Forces

Fashion students and professors put their skills to use in an unexpected way.

How Should I Style Cowboy Boots?

A reader wonders how to separate the western footwear from their mythology.

Fashion’s Great White Man Problem

Why is the industry going backward when it comes to diversity and designers?

Can I Be a Feminist and Still Love Fashion?

A reader wonders whether her clothing choices help uphold rigid beauty standards for women.

Miuccia Prada Is the Most Influential Woman in Fashion

How Miuccia Prada — and Miu Miu — became the muse of the season. Plus a detour through Chanel and Louis Vuitton.