

Vanessa Friedman
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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.

Do I Have to Follow Party Dress Codes?
A reader does not want to follow the pastel dress code for an upcoming event.

Giorgia Meloni and the Politics of Power Dressing
The first female prime minister of Italy can’t avoid people caring about what she wears, but she can use it.