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The Dangerous Marketing of the Trump Mug Shot

Both sides are trying to profit from reducing this moment to a whole lotta merch.

The Secrets of Debate Swag

Oh, the games campaigns play with political merch. They may surprise you.

Everyone Thought He Had Made the Famous Gown. It Was His Wife.

This fall, the Metropolitan and three other museums give female designers their due.

From the World Cup to Wimbledon, Female Athletes Are Fighting For Their Uniforms

Across sports, female athletes are fighting a battle over what they put on their bodies and how much of those bodies they display.

The Bald Power of Sinead O’Connor

The Irish singer’s shaved head was as much a part of her identity and allure as her sound.

Please, No More Barbie Pink!

Hey Barbie, there is a fine line between reclaiming a color and ruining it.

Does the SAG-AFTRA Actors’ Strike Mean the End of the Red Carpet? 

The actor’s strike could have far-reaching implications for how we watch and consume fashion.

Valentino, Balenciaga and Chanel Make the Case for Couture

Valentino and Balenciaga make the case that sometimes the most spectacular clothes are the hardest to recognize — and replicate. Chanel takes it easy.

Best-Dressed at the NBA Draft

Tailoring, bling and Louis Vuitton, oh my.

The Strategic Fashioning of Casey DeSantis

With an eye to the Kennedys, and the Trumps. Sometimes, a wardrobe is a strategy.