Remembering Tom Wolfe, 'The Man In The Ice-Cream Suit'
NPR's Scott Simon remembers writer Tom Wolfe for his unusual sartorial choices, and his "gorgeous, curlicue sentences."
Fashion
Brides Everywhere Are Saying Yes To The Low-Cut Dress
Shop for a wedding dress these days and you'll see tons of gowns with plunging necklines and illusion fabric. From red carpet to reality TV, the trend is now spreading to a wedding chapel near you.
Saudi Arabia's First Arab Fashion Week Kicks Off, Beyond Fashionably Late
The fashion show, which only women are invited to view, is the newest entertainment opportunity to emerge in the ultra-conservative kingdom.
Hubert de Givenchy, Famed Couturier, Dies At 91
Known for designing the little black numbers worn by Audrey Hepburn, a British fashion declared of his first collection: "These dresses remind you of that first, best, glass of champagne."
Is The Streetwear Market Headed For The Mainstream?
They stand in line outside stores or use online bots to snag the latest hot sneaker or limited-edition clothing, then resell it at a profit. Resellers are a key driver of a multibillion-dollar market.
Azzedine Alaia, French Fashion Designer Known As The 'King Of Cling,' Dies
The Tunisian-born designer was known for his body-hugging designs that were sculpted to celebrate the female form. In the 1980s, stars such as Madonna and Naomi Campbell popularized his fashions.
40 Years Of Athletic Support: Happy Anniversary To The Sports Bra
Here's a more intimate milestone in women's sports: In 1977, three women sewed two jockstraps together, and the first modern sports bra was born.
David Tang, Hong Kong Bon Vivant And Entrepreneur, Dies At 63
Tang was famous for his vast circle of friends — beloved by everyone from British royalty to Hollywood stars to Fidel Castro. He launched the luxury fashion brand Shanghai Tang.
Costume Jewelry Designer Kenneth Jay Lane Dies At 85
Lane designed costume jewelry for Hollywood stars, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and viewers of TV's shopping channel QVC. Many women wore his fakes, or "faque," as he pronounced it, with their real gems.
Carla Fendi, Former President Of Luxury Fashion Brand, Dies
Fendi helped propel the label to international fame. She was 79.