Visits: 37 Her style contribution as first lady deserves a reassessment. Rosalynn Carter, who died on Sunday at age 96, was rarely included on any list of best-dressed first ladies. She was not generally called “stylish” or “trendsetting.” She did …
Nikki Haley Wears the Skirts
Visits: 36 Whether on the debate stage or “The Daily Show,” the Republican presidential candidate is strategic about standing out — in every way. In a crowded field of Republican presidential candidates, Nikki R. Haley is starting to stand out. …
Republican Fashion Watch: Our Critic on 2024’s Hottest Trend
Visits: 48 Ron DeSantis wears a “Ron DeSantis” shirt. Tim Scott sports a “Tim Scott” hat. Self-branding is all the rage for presidential candidates. To find out why, we asked Vanessa Friedman. Some politicians need no introduction. The rest are …
A Trump Mug Shot for History
Visits: 26 The former president’s booking photo is unprecedented. And that’s just the beginning of its significance. As soon as it was taken, it became the de facto picture of the year. A historic image that will be seared into …
Why Won’t Simon Ateba Stop Shouting?
Visits: 35 The Today News Africa gadfly has become a hero on the right, thanks to his confrontational behavior in the White House briefing room. After 19 months of making a scene, Simon Ateba finally heard from the White House …
Capes, Couture and Prince William at the Royal Wedding in Jordan
Visits: 34 Jill Biden and a whole lot of royals from around the world made for a study in modest chic at the wedding of Hussein, the crown prince of Jordan, to Rajwa Al Saif. It was the greatest gathering …
The Strategic Fashioning of Casey DeSantis
Visits: 41 With an eye to the Kennedys, and the Trumps. Sometimes, a wardrobe is a strategy. Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has finally, officially, entered the presidential race. The long-anticipated Trump-DeSantis matchup is about to hit prime time. Which …
Kaitlan Collins, in a White Suit, Takes on Trump
Visits: 30 Amid a night of verbal parrying, the CNN host made another statement. She knew what she was in for: the talking over her, the bluster, the alternate version of history, the controversy. She was as prepared as possible. …
The Return of Justin Jones and the White Suit
Visits: 31 The Tennessee lawmaker has become a viral symbol. Once again the white suit rears its powerfully symbolic head. There are few garments in the political wardrobe that have been worn so deliberately and become as imbued with meaning. …
Don Lemon, Nikki Haley and the Lessons of a Hoodie
Visits: 24 The CNN anchor should have known there is a fine line between showing some personality and things getting personal. Don Lemon, a co-host of “CNN This Morning,” is still off the air, four days after apologizing on Twitter …