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Nov. 17, 2022
The Joan Didion Estate Sale Was Madness
Who paid $11,000 for a stack of blank notebooks?!
By
Danielle Cohen
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Oct. 10, 2022
Isabelle Huppert Is the Moment
The icon of French cinema talks about her Film Forum retrospective, the MCU, and that Balenciaga campaign.
By
Bindu Bansinath
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July 25, 2022
Joni Mitchell’s Return to the Stage Had Everyone in Tears
The singer joined Brandi Carlile to perform for the first time in 20 years.
By
Olivia Truffaut-Wong
in memoriam
Dec. 23, 2021
Joan Didion’s Style Was As Precise As Her Prose
Let’s talk about the packing list.
By
Emilia Petrarca
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Dec. 23, 2021
Grace Mirabella, Former Vogue Editor, Has Died
She was 92.
By
Bindu Bansinath
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Dec. 23, 2021
Joan Didion Has Died at 87
The beloved writer passed away at her home in Manhattan.
By
Danielle Cohen
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Nov. 5, 2020
Kylie Minogue Believes Disco Is a State of Mind
The pop legend on her new dance album.
By
Kerensa Cadenas
flirting
Nov. 27, 2019
I’m Sorry But This Pig Is Obviously Flirting
No, she’s not seeking “a moment of fame.”
By
Amanda Arnold
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Oct. 27, 2019
Skilled Multitasker Jane Fonda Accepts Her BAFTA Award Mid-Arrest
“I’m sorry that I’m not there, but as you may have heard I’ve been getting arrested.”
By
Devon Ivie
in memoriam
Sept. 2, 2018
How Detroit Said Goodbye to Aretha
Scenes from Aretha Franklin’s funeral week.
By
Andre D. Wagner
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Aug. 17, 2018
Aretha Franklin Understood How to Sing About Women
In praise of her best song.
By
Allison P. Davis
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Aug. 16, 2018
8 Times Aretha Franklin Reminded People She Was Aretha Franklin
From the way she kept her $100 bills to the brutal letters she sent to her critics, Franklin knew her worth and wasn’t afraid to demand it.
By
Amanda Arnold
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Aug. 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin Once Offered to Post Angela Davis’s Bail
“I’m going to see her free if there is any justice in our courts.”
By
Amanda Arnold
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July 2, 2018
Jonah Hill on Coming to Terms With Being a Fashion Icon
Attending the second-annual Jonah Hill Day with the man, the meme, the legend.
By
Emilia Petrarca
makes you think
June 29, 2018
Yes, Lord Farquaad Is a Style Icon
Someone had to say it.
By
Emilia Petrarca
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May 3, 2018
Hoda Kotb Defends Her Ziploc Bag ‘Purse’
“When you lose it, you can just get another one.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
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Jan. 3, 2018
Bernie Sanders Had an Extremely Chill New Year’s Eve Dinner
For starters, it only cost $16.
By
Gabriella Paiella
first person
July 31, 2017
Desert Hearts
Is My Ultimate Queer Style Inspiration
In honor of the movie’s rerelease, an ode to a fashion icon.
By
Claire Landsbaum
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Apr. 17, 2017
The First Woman to Officially Run the Boston Marathon Is Running Again This Year
Fifty years later, Kathrine Switzer is donning her old bib number.
By
Gabriella Paiella
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Mar. 31, 2017
Shirley MacLaine Wore Chico’s to the Oscars
Let’s raise a glass of white wine with ice to her.
By
Gabriella Paiella
books
Mar. 10, 2017
The Power of an Imperfect Didion
We’re so used to her precision and privilege.
By
Zan Romanoff
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Dec. 30, 2016
Scatter My Ashes Out of a Louis Vuitton Bag
Zsa Zsa Gabor enters her own funeral in style.
By
Gabriella Paiella
r.i.p.
Dec. 25, 2016
George Michael’s Impact on Fashion Still Resonates
“Freedom ’90” embodied the age of the original supermodels, who dominated fashion in the early ’90s in a way that hasn’t been seen since.
By
Jenni Miller
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Dec. 6, 2016
Paloma Picasso Reflects on 35 Years of Designing Jewelry for Tiffany’s
Talking to the legendary artist and style icon.
By
Carl Swanson
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July 19, 2016
Let This Wild Boar Be Your Summer-Beach Inspiration
Très chic!
By
Gabriella Paiella
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June 23, 2016
Meet Your Summer Icon: This Woman’s Butt
Here’s your new summer look.
By
Gabriella Paiella
travel
Apr. 15, 2016
New Shirt Universally Translates ‘These Are My Boobs’
Be an obnoxious tourist without even speaking.
By
Catie L'Heureux
Jan. 29, 2016
A Film Retrospective Pays Tribute to the Chicest Mother-Daughter Duo
“Jane and Charlotte Forever” highlights how good the Birkin gene pool is.
By
Allison P. Davis
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Aug. 31, 2015
Serena Williams Too Busy Breaking Tennis Records to Care About the Haters
“I have Grand Slams to win, I have people to inspire, and that’s what I’m here for.”
By
Jessica Roy
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July 5, 2015
Nina Simone’s Uncompromising, Fearless Wardrobe
A slideshow of some of the singer’s iconic looks.
By
Allison P. Davis
fame
May 17, 2015
Amal Clooney, the Impossible Princess
Crusading glamour-girl human-rights fantasy warrior woman.
By
Heather Havrilesky
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Jan. 15, 2015
Why Loving Joan Didion Is a Trap
As shown by the frenzy over her Céline ads.
By
Molly Fischer
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Nov. 14, 2014
Your New Favorite Fashion Icon Is This Trill Grandma
She is more trill than you.
By
Jessica Roy
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July 22, 2014
Bey Can Do It! Beyoncé Dresses Up As Rosie the Riveter
Feminist pop iconography explosion.
By
Allison P. Davis
stunna shades
July 14, 2014
The 50 Most Iconic Sunglasses of All Time
Lolita’s heart-shaped glasses, Kanye’s shutter shades, and so much more.
By
Katie Capri
Feb. 25, 2014
Portrait: Catherine Deneuve, an Icon at 70
Five decades after she achieved international acclaim, she is still
très belle, non
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her madgesty
June 19, 2013
Madonna Talks Sexy Stage Outfits, Crying on Tour
“I don’t know — there’s something wrong with me!”
By
Jenni Avins
great dates
June 7, 2013
Feminist Heroes Gloria Steinem and Katie Holmes Break Bread
Viva liberated Katie!
By
Kat Stoeffel
first looks
Apr. 11, 2013
Photos: Paul Thek and His Merry Band of Fifties Gay Artists
Accompanied by friends, lovers, and a zebra.
By
Julie Ma
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Sept. 4, 2012
First Looks: David Bowie Retrospective at London’s V&A Museum
Complete with Alexander McQueen’s Union Jack coat and
Ziggy Stardust
costumes.
By
Hattie Crisell
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Mar. 25, 2011
Slideshow: 12 Great Catherine Deneuve Looks
In all of Deneuve’s YSL glory.
By
James Lim
obit
Dec. 12, 2008
Original Pinup Bettie Page Dead at 85
The symbol of mid-century sexuality passed away after suffering a heart attack on December 2.
By
Jessica Coen