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Vanessa Friedman

www.nytimes.com
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articles (90 days)

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In Italy, Princess Catherine Puts Her Wardrobe to Work
Suits her, sir.
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The Family Branding of Sean Duffy’s Road Trip Reality Show
A trailer heralds the latest spinoff from the Trump administration.
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What Can I Do About See-Through White Pants?
A reader loves the style, but hates the consequences.
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Was It Art? Was It Fashion? Was It Good?
Guests at the Met Gala had different interpretations of the night’s dress code.
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Mark Zuckerberg Quietly Attends His First Met Gala
The former nerd completes his fashion Met-amorphosis.
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The Met Makes a Statement With 9 New Mannequin Bodies
The latest Costume Institute exhibition expands its ideas of who, exactly, belongs in fashion. Will the gala follow suit?
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Met Gala 2026 Guide: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code and More
What to know about this year’s celebration, including the return of a superstar last seen on the Met carpet 10 years ago.
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Can the Costume Institute Survive Without the Met Gala?
The Metropolitan Museum and the party that has supported its fashion wing may be entering a new era.
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Melania Trump, Queen Camilla and the Look of the Special Relationship
Parsing a state visit told in photo ops, and style.
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Ageless Beauty
We examine a surprising trend on the runways of Paris.
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Is the Trend of Older Women in Fashion Here to Stay?
Representation of women of a certain age has never been higher. What’s going on?
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Designer Fashion Hits the 2026 WNBA Draft
Fashion brands have taken note of the WNBA draft, described by Lauren Betts, the No. 4 draft pick, as the Met Gala of women’s basketball. Vanessa Friedman, our chief fashion critic, was there.
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Melania Trump’s Unexpected Easter Look
The first lady makes a statement in Ralph Lauren at the annual egg roll.
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The Revival of the Fashion-Tech Love Affair
Get ready for the return of wearables and a new stage in the fashion-tech relationship.
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Why the Artemis II Astronauts Will Be Wearing Orange
It’s not just any orange. It’s International Orange.
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What BTS Is Wearing for Its Comeback Concert and Why
The band’s looks, by the Korean brand Songzio, represented a bigger story about Korean culture and meaning.
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How Did the Naked Dressing Trend Start on the Red Carpet?
Barely-there gowns are more popular than ever, but they aren’t necessarily new. Our critic traces the look across time.
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