Liz Tilberis, who was editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar from 1992 to 1999, in her office.Michel Arnaud I was seven years old when my family moved from London to New York. It was January 1992 and my mother had just been appointed editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar. She was the editor of Fashion in the UK, where … Read more
Even before Meghan and Harry arrived in Colombia on Thursday, their trip was being billed in the media as a “DIY royal tour.” It’s a suggestion that implies a packed schedule (check mark), a number of charity events (yes), and plenty of opportunities to shake hands and cut ribbons (on the first day alone, Harry … Read more
In the late 1800s, prominent Italian painter Giovanni Boldini was commissioned to paint his now-famous portrait of iconic Sicilian Belle Époque socialite Donna Franca Florio. As the story goes, Boldini’s first version, which showed Donna Franca in a black, short-sleeved, low-necked evening gown, was not approved by Donna Franca’s husband, who reportedly found it too … Read more
Whenever the Prince and Princess of Wales share portraits of Prince George, Princess Charlotte or Prince Louis, as they usually do to celebrate the children’s birthdays, there’s one element Sophie Mirman always looks forward to: their outfits. Just don’t ask her to pick a favorite. “They’re such perfect little models that I can’t,” says Mirman, … Read more
Interactive Zandra Rhodes (born in Chatham, Kent in 1940) is a fashion and textile designer and founder of the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. Known for her bold, extravagant use of color and print, she has dressed some of the most famous members of the royal family and pop culture, from Princess Diana to … Read more
Revenge is a dish best served looking hot. It’s a style strategy that women all over the world have been putting into practice—and it’s never felt more powerful than it does in 2024. Tonight marks 30 years since the concept of the ‘revenge dress’ was born when Diana, Princess of Wales, turned up at the … Read more
The Prince of Wales and Tom Cruise at the London Air Ambulance charity gala dinner on February 7, 2024 – Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace Over the course of his more than forty years as a Hollywood star, Tom Cruise has managed to break in and out of some of the world’s most impenetrable institutions: hideouts for … Read more
Princess Diana, right, was the niece of Mary Roche, left, pictured on her wedding day in 1954 – Shutterstock There was collective astonishment that Princess Diana’s aunt Mary Roche left a relatively small estate of £425,983 when her will was published this week. Ten months after the aristocrat’s death in March 2023, at the age … Read more
Promotional image of the cast of ITV’s ‘The Real Full Mont: Jingle Balls’ Christmas special featuring Ella Vaday, Paul Barrell, Ben Cohen, Gemma Collins and more. ITV https://www.itv.com/ Queer icons included Drag racing UK alum Ella Vaday (Nick Colier), former England rugby star and LGBTQ+ ally Ben Cohen, and Princess Diana’s former gay butler Paul … Read more
Designers and celebrities aren’t the only trendsetters; Movies and television shows have created many fashion trends: take it from this year’s Golden Globe nominees. After breaking box office records, ‘Barbie’ tops the list with 10 nominations, while hit dramas like ‘Succession’ and ‘The Crown’ captured several television categories with nine and four nods, respectively. Some … Read more