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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…

From The Archive: WWD’s 2011 Look Back at Decades of Iconic Bridal Moments

WWD has covered famous weddings for decades — inspiration for any bride-to-be.

On This Day: Jokes on Who? WWD’s Memorable April Fools’ Day Fun

April Fools' Day has always been a tradition at WWD — but sometimes the jokes are believed.

Today’s Black Designers Who Are Moving American Fashion Forward

In this series WWD recognizes Black History Month 2025 and WWD's "Black In Fashion: 100 years of Style…

A Look Back at the Black Model Movement in 1968

In honor of Black History Month, we revisit a major change that fashion needed to see.

Lauren Hutton’s Journey From ’60s Model to Iconic Style and Beauty Icon

"Real style you can develop for yourself."

A Look Back at Marchesa’s Journey From Launch to Red Carpet Success

WWD reprises an interview first published on Jan. 20, 2005 with Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig.

Simon Doonan Talks Lighting Up Barneys New York Holiday Windows With Celebrity Caricatures and Secretive Splendor in 1992 WWD Interview

In this 1992 interview with WWD Doonan tells not exactly all of his "top secret" ideas for Barneys New York…

Giorgio Armani Talks His Newfound Love of Paradoxes and Copycats in 1979 Interview

Armani's designs return to the runway for his "One Night Only" spring 2025 show after an 11-year hiatus.

Remembering Dame Maggie Smith: WWD Revisits an Interview From 1970, as She Gained Acclaim on Stage

Decades ago, Smith's superior talent was immediately noticed by critics in her role as Mrs. Sullen in "Beaux…

WWD Time Capsule: ‘Distressed’ Jackie Kennedy Corrects the Record on Her Shopping Habits

When WWD made a few mistakes on the first lady's fashion choices, Kennedy sent a letter to correct the record…