Breastplates have dotted the battlefield since the 1300s, but it took until 1969 for them to appear on the runway. Yves Saint Laurent—who took inspiration from fine arts throughout his 40-year career—tapped sculptor Claude Lalanne to combine sculpture and fashion. In his fall 1969 couture collection, two models walked down the runway,...

Back in March, I went to Charvet—a storied Parisian shop best known for its shirting and slippers—with the mission of getting a made-to-measure nightshirt. My sales associate and I spent well over an hour poring over bolts of fabric, discussing buttons, and debating which monogram was just right. After we were both...

After about eight months of dating and many romantic strolls around London, Rome, and New York, it seems that Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles are taking their relationship to the next level.The Caught Stealing actor was recently caught wearing a diamond ring on that finger, leading to speculation that the singer had...

Gene Kelly’s “Singin’ in the Rain” comes to mind every once in a while, when the city’s downpour feels romantic, maybe even a little cinematic. The reality, of course, is far less glamorous: dark skies, rogue splash zones, and the age-old question of what to wear in this weather.Dressing for a rainy...

Everyone knows the adage by heart: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. If you’ve yet to check off that last part in the run-up to the big day, look first to family heirlooms—why not tick off the “old” and “borrowed” parts while you’re at it? If you still can’t find...

Amazon’s Big Summer Beauty Event has arrived, perfectly-timed for anyone looking to refresh their beauty cabinet by enjoying up to 30% off select cosmetics through May 10. With rising temperatures (and maybe some travel on the horizon), now’s the moment to restock essentials: SPF, lighter skincare, wellness favorites, or a new device...

In 2007, event designer Raul Ávila embarked on his very first Met Gala. Tasked with transforming the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the hundreds of guests who attend the annual fundraiser for the Costume Institute, Ávila set a high standard for himself from the very beginning.“It was my first year, and I...

No matter what, you got to strut! With just four days until the Devil Wears 2 hits theaters, Lady Gaga and Doechii have served us an over-the-top appetizer in preparation for for Friday’s tasty entree with the release of the music video for their single “Runway,” from the movie’s soundtrack. And with...

From January through March every year, our screens—and, for the luckiest among us, our travel schedules—are inundated with fashion shows. Menswear and couture kick things off in Milan and Paris before New Yorkers jet back to their homebase for the first round of womenswear shows and the international circuit begins all over...

It may be difficult to believe, but it was a full decade ago that Beyoncé released her groundbreaking visual album, Lemonade. To celebrate that special anniversary, the singer stepped out for dinner in Beverly Hills with her daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, wearing a dress that paid glamorous homage to her Lemonade...