“I’m a surprisingly limited photographer,” Penn insisted to me, “and I’ve learned not to go beyond my capacity. I’ve tried a few times to depart from what I know I can do, and I’ve failed.” Yet it is difficult to deny that Penn was the supreme studio photographer of the twentieth century. His artistry both emerged from and depended on his very specific, highly aestheticized commercial work. By Martin Filler.

After making news selling rocks for $85, Nordstrom has lit the internet on fire with jeans and a jacket covered in fake mud for $425 apiece. By Clint Davis.

Nudibranchia or other opisthobranchia compared to the various looks of David Bowie.

On the cover of British Vogue in 1948, an unthinkable figure appeared. An elegant woman turned toward the camera with a set of pearls, a trim suit, and hair that was (gasp!) visibly gray. The fictional character of Mrs. Exeter appeared twice on the cover. Since then, rarely — if ever — would a woman approaching 60 appear on that coveted platform by herself.

Her genius is for wrapping up the paradoxes of being a misfit and a cipher in something to wear that is magically misfitting. By Judith Thurman. (July 4, 2005)

Every gentleman should have at least one really great watch. One that they can wear with a suit, on the beach and anywhere else they might be. A great watch is one you’ll have forever, look great and of course keep accurate time. This watch will be a piece of history and craftsmanship on your wrist. I’m not going to tell you what to get. Instead I am going to go over what to look for and what you should know when making this decision.

Ralph Lauren, the 77-year-old designer who was the envy of the fashion industry for decades, is struggling to adapt his brand to the modern era. The eponymous founder of Ralph Lauren Corp. sent his chief executive officer packing this week, citing creative differences, in a move that rattled investors and raised fresh questions about whether his five-decade-old company can regain its relevance.

I’m ready for it to be a business or not be. It’s very hard to make a business, which I never vaguely concentrated on, if you don’t have an online presence. It’s impossible these days because…

Deddeh Howard is recreating fashion ads by putting herself in the place of white models. The results are stunning.

After a career of hard news, photographer Per-Anders Pettersson fell in love with Africa’s flourishing fashion industry and the positivity it radiates.

Steampunk clothing doesn't have to mean a palette of browns, blacks and grays. Just add a few bright pops of color, and you'll stand out in a crowd of typical Steampunk brown.

Consider—if you will—the fate of the trend, which is to fall dramatically from grace. For instance, these “model” interiors from the 1970s. Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair! By Kelly Faircloth.

A few years ago, I joined Guild Wars 2, and it rapidly became one of my go-to games. It had action, it had adventure, it had... one serious flaw. When I started up a human female Elementalist, I was given an outfit that I consider inappropriate. That is, I'm a married woman, and I want my armor to say, "Let's run a dungeon," not "Hi, my name is Carol, and these are my breasts." It took several sessions of GW2 with dropped loot and crafting to create something I didn't hate. It took until level 80 to find something I actually liked--something that made me feel powerful, not exposed or even ridiculous. While looking for armor that I wanted...

The singer gets real about her body.

As more fashion aimed at the Islamic market is offered for sale, France wrestles with the question of whether freedom means wearing whatever you want. By Vanessa Friedman.

A bold look inspired by a bold mythical creature.

What exactly is film noir? Is it a movement, a mode, a style, or a genre? These questions have preoccupied film scholars for decades. According to filmmaker P

New year, new man. Here are five menswear designers to put on your radar this season

It's Christmas party season! Are you ready? From sparkly sheaths, full retro skirts, to floral printed goodness, this list has the perfect dress to fit your personal style. Be the belle of the ball with one of these festive frocks.

Whether you are a minimalist, a hipster, a bohemian, or a rock chick, your glasses tell a story about you.