How Jeff Bezos Broke Into Fashion’s Inner Circle
When Jeff Bezos attended his first Met Gala in 2012, Amazon was the event’s marquee sponsor, marking the tech founder’s inaugural public foray into fashion. At the time, Bezos admitted he couldn’t name the brands on his own T‑shirt or shoes, underscoring how nascent Amazon’s fashion ambitions were. The appearance signaled a strategic intent to disrupt an industry traditionally dominated by heritage houses. Since then, Amazon has built a multi‑billion‑dollar fashion operation, leveraging data and logistics to challenge conventional luxury models.
‘At the Derby’ Review: Off to the Fashionable Races
Lili Kobielski’s new coffee‑table book “At the Derby,” published by Rizzoli, showcases 272 pages of vivid photographs taken over a decade while she shot for Vogue. Priced at $45, the collection spotlights the extravagant headwear, silk organza, and rhinestone‑laden ensembles that...
War Threatens a Rising Iranian Sculptor’s Breakthrough
Iranian sculptor Aref Montazeri, known for towering mirrored installations that fetch up to $1.5 million, has seen his international breakthrough stalled by the ongoing war in Tehran. The conflict has forced the postponement of exhibitions, limited access to raw materials, and...
A $150,000 Living Room in Denver Trades Neutrals for Nostalgia
Two Colorado doctors transformed a $150,000 living room in Denver’s Platt Park after finding their pandemic‑era home too neutral and impersonal. They hired Duet Design Group, which replaced muted tones with bold, nostalgic pieces—including a wood‑paneled fireplace, black leather chairs and...
The Best Cake in Vienna, According to a Local Heiress
Eurovision will celebrate its 70th edition in May 2026, with Vienna serving as the host city. The event is co‑hosted by Victoria Swarovski, a singer, model and crystal‑industry heiress, who urges visitors to explore the capital on foot. Vienna’s historic...
It’s Been Quite the Year for Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham’s fashion house has emerged from years of losses to post record profits in the past year, erasing its debt and positioning the label as a true luxury contender. A Netflix documentary chronicled the turnaround, highlighting tighter cost controls,...
Fashion Editors’ Favorite Items for a Far-Flung Adventure Vibe
WSJ Magazine editors spotlight travel‑inspired fashion items that evoke a far‑flung adventure vibe, with a particular focus on Bottega Veneta’s new fragrance, Good Morning Midnight. The perfume blends wild strawberry and Thai oud and is presented in a striking Black Marquina...
The Secret Techniques of a 150-Year-Old Soy Sauce Maker
Yasuo Yamamoto runs the Yamaroku Soy Sauce brewery on Shodoshima Island, preserving a 150‑year‑old family tradition of fermenting soy sauce in wooden barrels. His signature blend ages for four years, allowing native microorganisms to develop a deep umami profile rather...
How to Wear Long Shorts (Without Looking Frumpy)
The Wall Street Journal’s fashion team highlights long shorts as a newly polished, versatile wardrobe staple, especially when crafted from quality fabrics, pleated, and tailored to a precise knee length. By pairing them with cropped jackets, the article shows how...
The New Restaurant Where You Can Bid on Masterpieces From the Table
Sotheby’s and restaurateur Robin Alesch are launching Marcel, a 104‑seat French‑inspired eatery inside the iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue, opening April 16. The venue doubles as an art gallery, showcasing rotating masterpieces from upcoming Sotheby’s sales and loaned works, with...
What the One-Child Policy Meant for Me
The author, born in 1987 in rural Henan, grew up under China’s one‑child policy amid the country’s rapid economic reforms. His family, once landowners, lost property during Communist land redistribution, limiting both his father’s and mother’s education and career prospects....
Is Masculinity in Crisis? These TV Shows Suggest Yes
The article argues that contemporary TV dramas—Apple TV’s “Your Friends and Neighbors,” Steve Carell’s “Rooster,” and “DTF St. Louis”—expose a crisis of modern masculinity. Each show features affluent white men wrestling with outdated expectations, emotional vulnerability, and a sense of purpose...
For the Very Best of Springtime, Head to This Hidden Corner of England
Spring transforms West Dorset’s beech woods into a vivid tapestry of bluebells, wild garlic, ferns, primroses and lamb‑dotted fields. The region’s chalk, clay and greensand soils, combined with a mild coastal climate, support an exceptional diversity of flora that draws...
Watches 101: A Guide to Ticker Complications
WSJ Fashion's latest guide demystifies watch complications, highlighting nine premium features with model examples. The piece spotlights the Rolex Day‑Date 40, a $48,000 timepiece that pioneered simultaneous day and date windows. Each complication—from jumping hours to world timers—is illustrated with a...
At 94, Gerhard Richter Is About to Give the Art Market a Massive Stress Test
Christie’s will auction a collection of Gerhard Richter works from the $65 million estate of late dealer Marian Goodman. The highlight is the 1982 painting “Candle,” projected to fetch at least $35 million, while the 1995 abstract “Poppy” is expected to bring...