Every March, our wardrobes face a perplexing standoff with the weather. The season, often dubbed “fool’s spring,” is a transitional period marked by unpredictable temperature swings, deceptive sunshine, and the occasional frosty reminder of winter. Navigating what to wear in this weather can feel like a daily puzzle. Dressing for this meteorological limbo can feel like a sartorial minefield, but fear not—we’ve…
The businessman Paolo Zampolli has counted Donald J. Trump as a friend for decades. In the 1990s, when Mr. Zampolli ran a modeling agency, he played matchmaker for Mr. Trump, introducing him at a party to his future wife, Melania. Now Mr. Zampolli, 55, is helping Mr. Trump in another way: reshaping the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing…
Chances are, your favorite workout clothes are synthetic, and made from petroleum-based fibers like nylon, spandex, and polyester. Materials that don’t exactly scream “climate-friendly.” Natural fibers have issues, too: Growing cotton can use huge amounts of water and pesticides, the sheep that give us wool emit methane, and processing bamboo can produce a lot of pollution. Altogether, the apparel and…
From Charity Shops to High Fashion Second-hand fashion, once relegated to charity shops, is now in style. Vestiaire Collective, a luxury resale site, featured in an episode of the latest season of “Emily in Paris”, a Netflix drama known for its designer costumes. eBay, an online marketplace, has partnered with “Love Island”, a cult British reality show, to kit contestants…
“Clothes are a profound form of self-expression,” asserts Yomi Adegoke, the multi-award-winning author and journalist. “They reveal so much about a person, and they’re integral to my characters because they’re integral to who I am.” For Adegoke, fashion is not just a personal statement but a narrative tool, one that she wields with creativity and confidence. At 33, Adegoke, like…
The Irony of Timing: Men Ditch Ties, Women Embrace Them There is a certain irony that just as men liberated themselves from ties, using casual Fridays and pandemic-era working from home to sound its death knell pretty much once and for all, women have, as you correctly point out, embraced the accessory. Much as they continue to embrace the pantsuit…
Whether you’re jetting off to a tropical paradise or simply dreaming of warmer days, The White Lotus Season Three offers a treasure trove of holiday wardrobe inspiration. Set against the lush backdrop of Thailand, the latest installment of this TV phenomenon delivers not only gripping drama but also a masterclass in luxury resort wear. From sun-drenched beaches to candlelit dinners,…
The Cheltenham Festival, often heralded as the ‘countryside catwalk,’ is a sartorial spectacle that seamlessly blends tradition, heritage, and contemporary flair. Over 65,000 racegoers descend each March upon the Gloucestershire racecourse, transforming it into a four-day celebration of equestrian excellence and countryside sophistication. While the event lacks the rigid dress codes of Royal Ascot, it offers a unique opportunity to…
The cape coat, a timeless emblem of empowerment and elegance, has long been a sartorial staple for those seeking to make a statement. From its cinematic associations with superheroes to its high-fashion iterations on the runway, the cape coat is more than just outerwear—it’s a symbol of confidence and versatility. As Karen Peacock, chief creative officer and co-founder of Albaray,…
If you’ve yet to discover the perfect shirt to complement your personal style, your sartorial salvation may be closer than you think. From relaxed, unstructured linen boyfriend silhouettes to impeccably tailored dress shirts and opulent silk designs with dramatic cape backs—like the exquisite La DoubleJ piece pictured above—shirts are unequivocally dominating the fashion landscape. The most striking iterations effortlessly infuse…