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July 14, 1981: Goodbye, Glamour

According to Head, the first nail in the coffin was the introduction of the talkies.

Sept. 2, 1986: Attention to Retail

With everyone speculating about the future of Barneys New York and its employment ranks, WWD looks back at a…

Viktor and Rolf on Art, Commerce and Superstition

The design duo talks art and new directions with WWD.

Gioia Jewelry Salon Opens in Fuller Building

The salon, which sells pieces by Paris jeweler Michel Wassilief, marks a whole new chapter for Rafaela and…

Sept. 30, 1970: The Longuette Goodbye

What goes up, must come down. We’re talking hemlines here.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s ‘Swan’ Song

By now, the world knows that the Rodarte designers are getting their big movie break Friday when Darren…

May 29, 1971: The Insatiable Ms. Greene

In advance of tonight’s debut of “Top Chef All-Stars,” WWD offers a culinary treat of its own: a May 28…

Aug. 17, 1937: Hollywood Promo Sapiens

When one thinks of great fashion pictures from Hollywood’s Golden Age, there’s one film that often gets…

May 10, 1978: La Vie En Rouge

The year was 1978 and the occasion Paloma Picasso and Rafael Lopez-Sanchez’s wedding celebration, held at…

Aug. 6, 1976: Place De La Concorde

The day before Thanksgiving 2003 will probably be best remembered — at least among the tony frequent-flier…

Oct. 10, 1923: Mah Girls

In fashion, anything can spark a trend — the latest film, gallery opening or chic political figure.

WWD at 100: The Beaton Goes On

Cecil Beaton was a multihyphenate guy — photographer, set designer and Academy Award-winning costumer.

September 24, 1979: Tokyo Rift

As Calvin Klein celebrates his birthday today, WWD looks back at a lesser-known episode in his career.

November 16, 1992: Game, Set, Match

“Is it time for the Princess of Wales to dump Charlie?” That’s the question WWD posed on November 16…

April 19, 1974: American Beauty

In 1974, WWD interviewed Lauren Hutton, who celebrates her birthday today, after her first P.A. for Revlon’s…