As the Met readies its exhibit about China’s influence on western fashion, here is the season’s best examples of clothing and accessories whose designers took their cues from faraway lands.
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With the release of her new book, the actress and fashion darling talks about the thrill of the vintage-shopping hunt and the awards-show dress that split when she sat down.
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This year, why not let Mom explore her inner child with this guide to impish made-for-adults gifts from Hermès, Wedgwood and Olympia Le-Tan?
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Equip yourself with a classic Lacoste polo shirt—or venture into less-charted territory—with this guide to the tennis shirt’s natty descendants.
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Embellished necklines and bohemian gowns were among the best in show at the Spring 2016 bridal fashion week. Plus: The chicest bridal hair accessories.
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The label has built a fetching mini jewelry collection around an 8-point meteorological symbol, which also figured in a good-luck charm Christian Dior himself carried about.
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Who wore what at Burberry’s fashion show and party at Los Angeles’s Griffith Observatory. Plus, the party trends of the moment, from leafy prints to white sneakers.
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The euro’s fall against the dollar has many U.S. travelers going on shopping sprees in Paris, where prices represent a big discount compared with U.S. stores.
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The Apple Watch Edition is poised to disrupt the long reign of luxury mechanical timepieces.
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These designers are producing minimalist clothes that function for work and real life but don’t give up on distinguishing design details and subtly unusual shapes.
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Designer Mary Katrantzou is launching a line of tote bags each with a letter of the alphabet in an original print; and Prada remakes its eclectic sunglasses in walnut and ebony.
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James Taffin de Givenchy has a 753-page, leather-bound book that traces his family back to roughly the year 1300.
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Men’s fashion retailer Mr Porter is planning an athletic wear section that is as much about fashion as athletic performance. The move comes as the athleisure genre mixing sports clothes with casual wear grows more popular.
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Ways to feel calm and show poise when you are in the spotlight as a guest of honor or host.
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Organic beauty has never been more attractive. Clean up your act this spring with our top picks.
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French fashion group LVMH is reducing its energy usage by changing the lighting in Louis Vuitton, Bulgari and Sephora stores.
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Stop making fun of “manbags.” They are selling strongly, as designers and retailers introduce a variety of styles and colors.
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With new techniques that make it relatively weightless and even more seductive, designers are rekindling a passion for the velvety skin.
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Jewelry designer Karma El Khalil draws inspiration from architect Tadao Ando’s Church of Light in Osaka, which she first saw in a photo.
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It’s time to bring a dapper dash of refinement to khaki, the loyal fabric you’ve loved since high school. Here, insider tips on how to choose it and style it.
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Overcome your aversion to color this season by rejecting clownish brights for the moody, autumnal jewel tones that, counterintuitively, showed up in collections from Berluti to Burberry.
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Get ready to worship spliced-and-diced flower patterns from Céline, Marni and more—this season’s edgy remix of traditional prettiness.
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Spring, that season of fresh beginnings, is the perfect time to try on a new trend or two—and even mix and match. Our guide to the best of the season, and how to pull them off.
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Thanks to a cherished image of the late American actress, Alexa Brazilian goes on the hunt for a stylish, in-season matador jacket.
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In a country with a culture of disposable umbrellas, an Englishman in New York claims the high ground.
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Flats, a crucial part of a woman’s footwear wardrobe, take a stylish step in the right direction.
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After canceling her fall runway show, designer Rebecca Taylor is pursuing a new marketing strategy she believes is more in tune with the way consumers connect to fashion.
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Designer Nicole Miller on several key things to consider when putting together black-and-white outfits.
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French lawmakers on Friday voted in favor of a law that would ban excessively thin fashion models from the runway and potentially fine their employers in a move that prompted resistance in the modeling industry.
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Choose between Umit Benan’s luxe suede tennis bag or, for the same price, a killer racket, a clever tennis sweater, a Jimmy Connors documentary and more.
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Wallets designed to allay concerns about smart-card security go dapper and daring.
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A benefit gala for the Fine Arts Museums, hosted by Dior, brought out the finest fashion from locals and visiting guests.
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Sixteen years ago, after leaving Comme des Garçons, Chitose Abe began experimenting with making her own clothes. Today, her slightly twisted fashion has a global following.
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There are just a handful of designers who can single-handedly launch trends. Nicolas Ghesquière is one of them.
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Stores won’t sell two of the same gowns for teens’ big dance; ‘We’ll have girls in tears,’ says one shop owner.
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On the eve of the final season, ‘Mad Men’ costume designer Janie Bryant shares the stories behind her favorite looks—including Don in a color other than gray, Peggy in pants and ‘Zou Bisou Bisou.’
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Not often thought of as sophisticated, pink—from Pepto to baby—has become one of spring’s most fashion-forward shades.
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The knitted tie—the classic twill tie’s slightly less formal, and infinitely more textured, cousin—is the fashion insider’s choice this season.
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‘Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin’ opens this week at the Museum of Arts and Design.
Designer Mary Katrantzou To Debut Costumes for New York City Ballet
London fashion designer Mary Katrantzou is among four designers who created costumes for the new York City Ballet. Others include Carolina Herrera, Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton and Thom Browne.
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With his “New Normal” line, Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani delivers what he calls “the timeless distillation of my style.”
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Undone and barefoot looks offer the perfect wardrobe for summer adventures.
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The forecast is bright for eye-catching accessories ranging from stylish totes to slip-ons and sunglasses.
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Whether paired with swingy pants or bare legs, luxury knits work in multiple seasons.
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Sixteen years ago, after leaving Comme des Garçons, Chitose Abe began experimenting with making her own clothes. Today, her slightly twisted fashion has a global following.
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The French fashion brand, helmed by creative director Phoebe Philo and CEO Marco Gobbetti, has new headquarters in a historic 17th-century building.
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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are offering Alta Sartoria, their new bespoke collection for men, in their Fifth Avenue store in New York City this fall.
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The menswear designer has released a shoes collection with the American fashion retailer.
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The clothing retailer debuts a pop-up shop at the No. 1 restaurant in the world.
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The French label releases the V Line collection.
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The classic denim-jacket shape for men gets an upgrade this season in buttery, sumptuous leather and natural tones.
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Cleansing micellar waters—applied with cotton pads—have become the stuff of beauty legend. But is it really possible to wash your face without soap?
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New York’s Whitney Museum played host to Valentino’s Sala Bianca 945, an all-white, one-off, haute-couture show inspired by the luxury house founder Valentino Garavani’s modish collection from 1968.
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Swinging bags, groovy clogs and crocheted laces are all making cameos this season.
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In troubled American cities, such as Baltimore, neighborhoods devastated by unrest seldom come back.
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That bottle of Angostura bitters that’s lasted you through three presidents? Put it to work in the kitchen with these recipes for asparagus salad with bitters vinaigrette and strawberry fool with bitters.
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As the Met readies its exhibit about China’s influence on western fashion, here is the season’s best examples of clothing and accessories whose designers took their cues from faraway lands.
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The Citroën DS is technically unsurpassed, completely inimitable, has a great back story and is the most beautiful car of all time, writes Dan Neil.
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This month, a full-size commentary on James McNeill Whistler’s iconic Peacock Room goes on display at the Freer and Sackler Galleries in Washington, D.C.
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Floyd Mayweather looks to avoid joining the long line of ‘invincible’ fighters that eventually stumbled.
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Teri Agins on how to find the right length for a pearl necklace.
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Teri Agins on how to wear shorts and pants in strong colors.
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Teri Agins says looks for outdoor events haven’t changed much over the past few decades. Be comfortable without sacrificing style in gauzy shirts, lace, layers and maybe a pair of cowboy boots.
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Teri Agins on why you should stick to your own personal jeans style.
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Teri Agins on how to be fashionable in low heels.
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Taking our cue from flirty birds and ardent bees, we’ve rounded up 50 things—from artichoke recipes to lawn games—to capture your fancy this season. Plus: a trip to Sweden’s islands, Gatsby-esque outdoor drapes and more.
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Whether responding to breaking news, hosting a musical performance or interviewing heads of state, employees at NPR aim to dress appropriately for their roles.
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At American Ballet Theatre, dancers in leotards share the hallways with administrators in suits, production staff in jeans and artistic personnel exhibiting a creative flair.
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Jeans, a burst of color and even a hoodie or two show up to work along with the 5,000 or so employees on 51 floors at American Express's global headquarters in lower Manhattan.
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