The gold medal-winning figure skater came to the Milano Cortina winter games with a distinctive “raccoon” hairstyle — alternating rings of dark and light hair. Now, fans are following her lead.
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Netflix’s ‘America’s Next Top Model’ docuseries doesn’t let Tyra Banks off easy
Netflix’s new docuseries unpacks how the hit modeling show made for “good TV” for its creators and devastating consequences for its participants.
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How the word ‘cravat’ came from the battlefields of 17th century Europe
In this installment of NPR’s “Word of the Week” series we trace the origins of the “cravat” (borrowed from the French “cravate”) back to the battlefields of 17th century Europe.
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Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?
There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they’re believed to be? Are there upsides?
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Shein is opening a store in Paris. Many French are saying ‘non’
The Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein will open its first shop in one of Paris’ historic department stores. Critics see the move as a threat to France’s fashion identity.
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Here’s how the fashion industry is using AI to predict the next big trend
Once the province of elite fashion editors and forecasters, the art of figuring out what’s likely to fly off future racks is getting an assist from AI algorithms.
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Suited to Lead: New exhibit highlights historical fashion choices of presidents
A virtual exhibit from the White House Historical Association showcases presidential fashions — and how presidents have used clothes to make a statement.
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Photos: See the red carpet looks at the 2025 Emmy Awards
Comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting the awards show, where Ayo Edebiri, Pedro Pascal, Keri Russell, Hannah Einbinder and Parker Posey are all nominated for awards
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Fashion designer Giorgio Armani, whose name became synonymous with luxury, dies at 91
Armani’s clothes highlight the body as an object of art. Celebrities have flaunted his fashion on red carpets for decades. He revolutionized the suit jacket, with casual silhouettes and softer colors.
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Ozzy Osbourne influenced many aspects of pop culture — especially fashion
Osbourne has come to be known for his “uniform” of about three decades — a long black coat, round sunglasses, a crucifix around his neck. But his style had many iterations before then.
