Azzedine Alaïa’s Lifelong Partner Christoph von Weyhe Dies at 88

PARIS — Christoph von Weyhe, the artist who was the lifelong partner of Azzedine Alaïa, died Wednesday at age 88. His passing was made public on Instagram by the Fondation…

Azzedine Alaïa’s Lifelong Partner Christoph von Weyhe Dies at 88

PARIS — Christoph von Weyhe, the artist who was the lifelong partner of Azzedine Alaïa, died Wednesday at age 88. His passing was made public on Instagram by the Fondation…

How To Master the Art of Minimalist Fashion

It’s often said that minimalist fashion was born in the 1920’s, when Coco Chanel first introduced the world to the little black dress. “Simplicity is the keynote of all true…

From the East Village Scene to the Frieze Art Fair—Tabboo! Is a New York Voice Worth Listening to, Now More Than Ever

It’s been a huge week for cultural institutions in New York. Following Monday’s Met Gala, Frieze New York kicked off yesterday at The Shed with a showcase featuring some 65…

'Black Hair Reimagined' Turned Hair Into High Art — and Honored Its Legacy

My first introduction to the concept of a hair show was growing up, when I saw ads for Hair Wars in the salon chair. My second introduction was during Cycle…

Tailoring Black Style’ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

While thousands milled around the Metropolitan Museum of Art Sunday afternoon and thousands more outside of the museum’s walls are discussing what defines dandyism, the Costume Institute’s spring show “Superfine:…

The Art of Making a Kentucky Derby Hat

While we’re days away from the Met Gala, a few thousand miles away, another opulent fashion spectacle is happening: The Kentucky Derby. The annual Churchill Downs horse race is now…

How Dubai Is Becoming an Art World Powerhouse With Art Dubai and Alserkal Avenue

DUBAI — April in Dubai has become the cornerstone of the Middle East’s cultural calendar, transforming the city into a buzzing creative forum where art takes center stage. In a…

Inside WOAH’s Artist Table Dinner With Carrie Mae Weems, Tara Thomas

“Isn’t it so nice it’s spring?” Early on Wednesday evening, Michi Jigarjian was admiring the light filtering into the dining room at the Edition hotel’s Clocktower restaurant. The U-shaped table…

Michelangelo Foundation Focusing More on U.S. to Champion Artisans

To strengthen and preserve contemporary artisans and their skills, the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is expanding its Homo Faber initiative in the U.S. Created nearly 10 years ago, the…