When Milan Fashion Week coincided with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the confluence of grave world events and fashion-week giddiness gave way to shows full of symbolism.
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MARCH
Miu Miu made the world’s skimpiest luxury outfit a viral success. The crop-top-miniskirt combo made its way from magazine covers to high-schoolers and DIY-ers.
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APRIL
“Coastal Grandmother,” a style archetype that draws from the beach-chic heroines of the Nancy Meyers canon, became inescapable.
Meanwhile, Shein, the ultra-low-price, fast-fashion juggernaut valued at $100 billion, faced widespread criticism from a generation of sustainable shoppers.
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JULY
A new CEO at J. Crew helped introduce a lively new collection to yank the brand out of its gingham-and-chinos rut.
Serena Williams’s retirement from tennis marked the end of a 27-year career in which she became not only the greatest women’s player of her time but also a cross-cultural figurehead who personified the intersection of personal style and sport.
As King Charles took the throne after Queen Elizabeth’s death, our fashion columnists dove into their respective style legacies. For him: a commitment to stolid suiting and a fascination with bespoke clothing. For her: bold hues, pert gloves and the same treasured handbag.
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DECEMBER
Meghan Markle went “power casual” in Netflix’s six-part series on the Sussexes’ royal departure. Meanwhile, on the World Cup sidelines, American athleisure came face-to-face with European tailoring.