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From the Archive: The Enduring and Timeless Appeal of Straw Handbags
Straw handbags are the quintessential accessory of summer, with a long history in fashion.
From the Archive: Straw Hats Elevate Summer Style in Giorgio Sant Angelo’s 1973 Collection
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From the Archive: The Royal Ascot Where Fashion and Tradition Merged
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From The Archive: Rio de Janeiro Fashion Scene, 1974
Brazil isn't only known for its beaches. WWD went to explore the famed beach town and its emerging fashion…
From The Archive: Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Is Where Racing Meets Glamour in the French Riviera
Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix, happening through Sunday, is where the thrill of motorsport racing, royalty…
From The Archive: New York: When It Rains. . .
On May 22, 1973, Anne Klein's groundbreaking 130-piece collection made waves as New York's social crowd…
From the Archive: The Met Gala – Tracing Its Journey From Historical Pageantry to Red Carpet Glamour
The early years of the Met Gala, filled with pageantry, comedy and fashion, were a far cry from today's…
Met Gala 2025: A Celebration of Black Male Style
The 2025 Costume Institute exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" looks at the artistry and craft…
Le Mans Haberdashers: The First Black Men’s Luxury Retailer in NYC
Located on New York's Upper West Side, Le Mans was a full-service men's retailer with customers that included…
Camello ‘Frenchie’ Casimir, the Haitian-American Hairstylist Who Defined Modern Dandy Style
Camello "Frenchie" Casimir was a trailblazing Black celebrity hairstylist who pioneered the popularity of…
From the Archive: Earth Day, From 1970 to Today’s Sustainability Movement
The first Earth Day celebrations took place 55 years ago. New York City marked the event with its first…
Spring Fashion Blooms at NYC’s Historic Easter Parade
WWD has been chronicling the annual event, a welcome to spring, since the newspaper's beginnings.
From the Archives: Punk Style and the DIY Movement That Rewrote Fashion Rules
On April 11, 1977, WWD's page one story, "Watch Out for the New BP" (short for WWD's "Beautiful People" in…