‘War Games’: Museum of Childhood Highlights Militarism in the Playpen
“War Games,” an exhibition at London’s Museum of Childhood, which opened May 25, looks at how toy manufacturers have, for centuries, recreated and represented war
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DJ Janette Slack Busts Out of Fetishland With her Debut Album
On the cover of her debut album Torture Garden Session, DJ-producer Janette Slack wears a mask that resembles her own face. Given the stress and strain she’s endured while mastering the collection of dance tracks, it’s …
Pair Your Pumps with Lipstick: Net-A-Porter Launches Beauty Category
On March 20, Net-A-Porter—the world’s glitziest online fashion site—quietly launched Net-A-Porter Beauty, a carefully selected edit of beauty products from 11 brands including Chantecaille and Le Metier de Beaute
The Royal Bed: Is a Good Night’s Sleep Worth $175,000?
“No one can deny that it’s a lot of money,” says Savoir’s managing director Alistair Hughes. “But for the kind of people who spend $10,000 a night staying in presidential suites or driving a fabulous car, it’s something that …
Fit for a Princess: Ten of Diana’s Gowns on Auction in London
Ten of Princess Diana’s most iconic dresses go on auction today at Kerry Taylor Auctions in London. With guide prices from $30,000 to $450,000, the collection could fetch millions of dollars for their anonymous seller
Why Did H&M Unveil 25 Key Looks at Paris Fashion Week?
The Swedish fashion giant unveiled 25 key looks for Autumn/Winter 2013 during its first fashion show in eight years
Tilda Swinton’s Latest Role? Fashion Muse for Chanel
The actress will front the campaign for Chanel’s Paris-Edimbourg collection—a pre-fall, ready-to-wear range that Lagerfeld unveiled last December at Scotland’s Linlithgow Palace
Monumental Cheek: Inside the World of Elmgreen and Dragset
For their next act, irreverent artists Elmgreen & Dragset will bite the hand that feeds them
Mary Katrantzou: The Queen of Digital Prints Embraces Monochrome
The doyenne of digital prints has earned a reputation for busy patterns and eye-popping color. But during her catwalk presentation at London Fashion Week on Feb. 17, Katrantzou took a step back and pressed mute
Photos: Miss Universe 2012’s Most Bizarre National Costumes
On Dec. 19, women from around the world competed at the 61st annual Miss Universe pageant. Here’s a look at the contestants’ wacky—and occasionally tacky—national ensembles
What Alexander Wang’s Appointment Means for Balenciaga
Wang’s appointment won’t just affect Balenciaga. In recent months the winds of change have swept through some of Paris’s most iconic fashion houses, including Dior and YSL
Creative Couture: 15 Dresses Made from Weird Materials
Forget silk and lace. Artists and designers know that truly creative couture can include everything from electrical wiring to discarded juice pouches. Here are 15 surprising frocks.
Scandinavian Subversives: Elmgreen & Dragset On Show at Louis Vuitton
Six installations highlight the wry humor and psychologically-charged art for which the duo is known