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Vanessa Friedman looks at fashion through the lens of politics, business and technology.

In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress
As the artist brings her Las Vegas residency to an end, she leaves behind a major fashion legacy. Just call her Madame A.
By Vanessa Friedman
How Hedi Slimane Changed Fashion
He has just left his fourth job at a big brand. Maybe it’s time he start one of his own. Would you buy that?
By Vanessa Friedman
Kamala Harris Is Dressing to Be President
With very little time to prepare for the campaign trail, the vice president is sticking to her suits — a political move of its own.
By Vanessa Friedman
Fashion’s Fake News Epidemic
Between designer-less brands and rampant gossip, fashion is having a meltdown. And it’s not because of the heat.
By Vanessa Friedman
J.D. Vance, Breaking the Beard Barrier
The vice-presidential candidate is the first major party nominee with facial hair in 75 years.
By Vanessa Friedman
Donald J. Trump, the Man, the Flag
In a visual age, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is making himself into the 51st star.
By Vanessa Friedman
The Power of the Kennedy Look
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a secret weapon up his rolled-up shirt sleeves.
By Vanessa Friedman
Stormy Daniels as We Had Never Seen Her
During her time on the stand in former President Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, the adult entertainer dressed for history — and a jury.
By Vanessa Friedman
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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?
By Vanessa Friedman
The Trumpification of Kristi Noem
The South Dakota governor’s new teeth are just the latest step in a very MAGA makeover.
By Vanessa Friedman