| Double Vision Like most successful designers, Jil Sander built a brand on consistency. For 25 years, she projected a vision of clothes distilled to their essence, with nothing extraneous, their proportions perfectly calibrated. The message was right on pitch, never wavering. And though her public profile was modest and discreet, well away from the fashion circuit’s celebrity fanfare, we felt that we knew who she was and what she stood for, and the women who wore her clothes were fiercely loyal, as if she wer... nytimes.com |
Coat Maker Transforms Obama Photo Into Ad A New York garment company known for publicity stunts has gotten the attention of the White House with a billboard in Times Square featuring the president. nytimes.com |
Don’t Blame the Iceberg for the Lack of Warmth Wrapping up fashion week in Paris with an iceberg, parties and a wake. nytimes.com |
Zegna at 100 Ermenegildo Zegna celebrates its centennial during Milan’s menswear week. nytimes.com |
Début Features Work of New Designers With Original Visions Début, a shop on Mulberry Street, is devoted to innovative designs by new designers with a strong aesthetic. nytimes.com |