More from Merle Ginsberg
Alessandro Michele Announced as New Creative Director of Valentino
Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s ousted whiz kid, returns from the feud as the new creative director of Valentino. The fashion world’s been spinning recently, as designers for some of the world’s major luxury labels engage in an extended game of musical chairs. But this week, the tables turned when former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele was announced as the new creative director of Valentino, days […]
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Designer Dries Van Noten Steps Down From His Fashion Brand
One of the world’s most beloved fashion figures announced Tuesday that he’s stepping down from his eponymous brand. Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, 65, made the announcement in a letter sent to friends of the label. “In the early 80’s, as a young guy in Antwerp, my dream was to have a voice in fashion,” […]
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Sydney Sweeney Twins With Angelina Jolie Across Two Decades
If Jennifer Lawrence can do it, why can’t Sydney Sweeney? We’re talking about digging into the archives of luxury brands — many of which have Met Costume Institute-sized archives of looks from the past 70 years or so. For Vanity Fair‘s 2024 post-Oscar party, Lawrence ditched the polka dot Dior couture she wore to the […]
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THR’s Definitive Guide to Red Carpet Dressing
Hollywood’s regal red carpet is the rare symbol of ageless glamour — despite being born in 1922, for a premiere at the Egyptian Theatre. But this awards season, the slightly dusty rug has been shaken out and freshened up: It’s got a whole new face, a full facelift, as we say. New designers, actors, jewelry, […]
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Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre Held an Art Auction on a Private Roller Rink
Los Angeles’ Frieze week got off to a hot start in a fairly chill environment: a roller rink. “I’m so glad Jimmy finally found a place to entertain in!” cracked James Corden, regarding the estate of super-producer/entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine. The former Late Late Show host played emcee to a crowd that included a rare fusion […]
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Zac Posen, MAC Cosmetics Celebrate Red Carpet-Ready Collab in Hollywood
The daytime affair — held at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis House — saw Demi Moore, Selma Blair and Dita Von Teese on site for the designer's new makeup collection.
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Meet the Woman Angelina Jolie Calls for Costumes
Veteran Ellen Mirojnick unbuttons a 40-year career collaborating with top stars and directors — and, in Jolie's case, both.
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Zac Posen Introduces Eveningwear With Second Brooks Brothers Collection
"I personally think every woman should own a feminine tuxedo," says the designer during New York Fashion Week.
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Oscars: What It’s Like to Dress Cate Blanchett for Both ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Carol’
Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell talks about being up against herself this year, nominated for two very female flicks. Plus the other nominated costume designers — 'The Danish Girl's' Paco Delgado, 'Mad Max: Fury Road's' Jenny Beavan and 'The Revenant's' Jacqueline West — reveal the challenges in their craft.
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Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue Cover Features Iconic Women of All Ages
The annual cover usually features familiar faces and the industry's next big thing — but rarely are they above age 50.
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Versace Spring Couture: Lots of Looks for Hollywood Bombshells
Donatella souped it up with all the supes, including Gigi, Lara, Joan and Rosie.
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Top 25 Red Carpet Designers 2015
Those dresses you saw at the Emmys didn't just happen. They began in the imagination of these talents, who use Hollywood stars as both muse and marketing, as the billion-dollar players talk shop on the eve of awards-season domination. Says Tom Ford: "It's about dressing the right person in the right dress to create a truly memorable moment."
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