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The Virtue of Wearing Out Your Favorite things

Growing up in New England, I was raised in a family that, stereotypically, cherished thriftiness and a well-worn aesthetic. In a household of five boys, it was both economical and a practical imperative. That top image is a little before I showed up, but rest assured that I wore pretty much all of that gear at one point or another. Handing down blue blazers, jeans and winter jackets, reusing sports gear, and viewing Christmas as the wonderful time of year when new socks and boxer shorts showed up was the rhythm of our sartorial life. To be sure, we also… READ MORE

Diane Kruger On British Style And Her Subversive Serpentine Party Look

“It definitely feels a little online for me,” says Diane Kruger of her look for the Serpentine Gallery’s annual summer party. “But, you know, if not now… then when?” The last star attended the event 16 years ago, and her sheer tutu and bustier and dominatrix-inflected thigh-high boots for the party on Tuesday night were certainly far removed from the floaty, Grecian-inspired white gown she chose in 2007. “I feel like maybe I like to have a little more fun and be a little more adventurous than back then,” Kruger says now. “I’m still drawn to similar silhouettes, but I… READ MORE

Kate Middleton’s ‘Pre-Princess of Wales’ Style Made Return for Garden Party

Kate Middleton visited one of her most celebrated fashion looks on Tuesday while hosting a post-coronation garden party at Buckingham Palace alongside Prince William. Kate and William hosted 8,000 guests on the manicured lawns of the palace, celebrating members of the public from around Britain who have made achievements in their communities. For the event, headed by the couple on behalf of King Charles and Queen Camilla, with assistance from Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Kate opted to re-wear an elegant blue fashion number not seen since its 2019 debut… READ MORE

Mary Quant dies: Visionary fashion designer who styled the Swinging ’60s and popularized the miniskirt, was 93

LONDON — Mary Quant, the visionary fashion designer whose colorful, sexy miniskirts epitomized London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world, has died. She was 93. Quant’s family said she died “peacefully at home” in Surrey, southern England, on Thursday. Quant helped popularize the miniskirt – some credit to her by inventing it – and the innovative tights and accessories that were an integral part of the look. She also created dresses and other simple mix-and-match garments that had an element of whimsy. Some compared her impact on the fashion world with The Beatles’ impact on pop… READ MORE

All of the Looks & Outfits From the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party | VanityFair

As the Oscars 2023 wound down at the Dolby Theatre, the VanityFair Oscar Party was just heating up. Held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, the annual event is a rite of passage for Oscar nominees, first-time winners and everyone in between. It’s a celebration for all kinds of bold-faced names—actors, directors, casts, crews, managers, agents and more—who trade one red carpet for another and pull off a wardrobe change before letting loose on the dance floor. This year’s illustrious guest list is included Jennifer Coolidge, Donald Glover, Olivia Wilde, Gigi Hadid, Tracee Ellis… READ MORE

Why Great Style is Personal

The question which often lingers in the back of many a man’s mind is this: does it matter what you wear when no one is looking? Whether one works in a casual office or from home, or simply operating out of other’s sight, many of us often struggle with what to wear. Too formal and we feel dressed up with nowhere to go. Too casual, and it can quickly descend into 24/7 workout wear – minus the exercise part. One gentleman we know sees donning a suit as a specific obligation based on his audience for the day, otherwise he… READ MORE

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