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From Spicer's makeover to Conway's patriotic gear, it's meant to send a message.

From Spicer's makeover to Conway's patriotic gear, it's meant to send a message.

With the help of designer Ralph Lauren, first lady Melania Trump is wrapped in cashmere and patriotism.

We ask fashion to be socially aware. It's only fair to let designers be politically aware as well.

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Valentino designer in solo couture debut; Gaultier goes acid

All eyes in Paris were on the debut solo couture display from Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli following the move of his design partner to Dior.

5 tips for buying jewelry for Valentine’s Day

Shopping for jewelry for a loved one ahead of Valentine’s Day can be stressful. But learning some tricks should help anyone have an easier time finding the perfect gift. That means understanding a partner’s tastes, shopping at reputable jewelry stores and learning what the wording means in terms of how gemstones are graded.

Longtime British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman to step down

The top editor at British Vogue plans to step down after a quarter century at the helm of the trendsetting fashion magazine.

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | Actresses seemed less tense discussing their attire and talking about the role of fashion in culture.

What women designed and what they wore — and how it drove the conversation.

What women designed and what they wore — and how it drove the conversation.

Designers are trying so hard to make this look happen. Here's why shoppers must continue to resist.

Relish’s Nancy Pearlstein knows what D.C. women want — even if they do not.

The former schools chancellor posed for a glamorous plus-size clothing line. And she looks great.

The pictures are captivating. But are they the totality of her fashion legacy?

Patagonia directs sales to environmental causes. A designer vows not to dress the first lady. And the Trump boycotts begin.

In her portraits in Vogue magazine, Michelle Obama is not a political star, a famous first lady or a mom-in-chief. She's a powerful celebrity.

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK: He gripped the lectern, hardly smiled and kept viewers at a distance.

Thursday night, Wintour co-hosted a Georgetown reception at the home of real estate mogul Connie Milstein.

In Donna Karan's '90s ad campaign, model Rosemary McGrotha wears a double-breasted pinstriped jacket with a triple strand of gumball-size pearls. She appears to be taking the oath of office, with Secret Service agents hovering in the background and a first gentleman watching the proceedings.

The fashion magazine picked Clinton, no surprise. But why did it decide to weigh in?

First lady Michelle Obama chose an Italian designer who oozes Hollywood sex appeal.

"It's very emotional for me,” said Peter Marx, the fourth generation to run the Chevy Chase institution that dressed D.C.'s elite.

On the horizon: flower prints, color blocks, and an overdose of tulle -- if you can make

Designer Karl Lagerfeld has a knack for making customers think they're in on the hot conversation.

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