Author Archives: By RUTH LA FERLA

Lisbeth Salander: Bringing Back Leather and Spikes

The character created by Stieg Larsson, along with other rebel girls in books and movies, has inspired fashion designers.

On the Runway Blog: Christian Lacroix Showcases Vintage Pieces

Christian Lacroix collectibles are being showcased this weekend at the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, including a kaleidoscopic bodysuit.

On the Runway Blog: Forties Hair Returns

For anyone who needs visual inducement to see “Richard III” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, there is Haydn Gwynne’s hair.

On the Runway Blog: Forties Hair Returns

For anyone who needs visual inducement to see “Richard III” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, there is Haydn Gwynne’s hair.

Hollywood’s Power Stylists

An influential coterie knows that dressing for the red carpet is not just about looking fetching for fans; it can also win roles and lucrative contracts.

Front Row: Ann Curry’s Look on ‘Today’

Ann Curry of the “Today” show has created a fresh take on how an anchorwoman should dress.

Marianne Faithfull, as Years Go By

The British pop princess of the 1960s reflects on her time in the public eye.

Custom Nail Treatments as Art

The artist known as Dzine took his interactive ornamented manicure show to Art Basel Miami Beach.

Carine Roitfeld’s Daughter Builds Her Own Empire

“I want to be known as me,” Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Carine Roitfeld’s daughter, insists, “for what I can do on my own.”

Carine Roitfeld’s Daughter Builds Her Own Empire

“I want to be known as me,” Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Carine Roitfeld’s daughter, insists, “for what I can do on my own.”