Vanessa Friedman

Vanessa Friedman

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Vanessa Friedman is the fashion director and chief fashion critic for The New York Times, known for her authoritative voice in fashion journalism and her appreciation for the intersection of craft and contemporary design, as seen in her analysis of Rachel Scott's collection.

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Vanessa Friedman discusses how Gen Z is redefining fashion taboos.

Why ridiculous shoes are suddenly everywhere
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
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Vanessa Friedman is the NYT fashion director who advises readers on denim choices.

Is There Such a Thing as Timeless Jeans?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
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Vanessa Friedman is a fashion director and chief fashion critic respected by Karla Welch.

Meet Canada’s red-carpet power stylists
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-03-07
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The article was written by Vanessa Friedman.

Are models getting even skinnier?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-07
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Vanessa Friedman is the author of the article discussing Valentino's legacy.

The way ‘rich’ once looked - Fashion News
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
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Vanessa Friedman is a fashion critic for the American daily newspaper who writes about Chemena Kamali's collection.

Comme un air de blouse
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-12-25
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times fashion director, praised Donatella for her resilience and creativity.

Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-03
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Vanessa Friedman wrote the article discussing the versatility of button-up shirts.

What’s the best way to wear a button-up shirt?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-01
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Vanessa Friedman is the writer of the article discussing modern tailoring.

How To Wear A Suit In 2025: Expert Tips For Modern Tailoring
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
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The article was written by Vanessa Friedman.

What’s with all the retro sneakers?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-22
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Fashion critic Vanessa Friedman gives advice for dressing down – with caution.

When Can You Wear a Sheer Dress?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
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Vanessa Friedman is a fashion critic who questioned the purpose of women's fashion in her writing.

why does fashion hate women?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-18
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Vanessa Friedman wrote the introduction for Renzo Rosso's commemorative book 'Seventy'.

Viel zu feiern: Oktoberfest, Renzo Rosso's 70. und das Red Wing Jubiläum - Stil
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-09-21
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Vanessa Friedman is the chief fashion critic of The New York Times and comments on Vogue's cover choices.

Anna Wintour was Vogue. Now she's gone, can the magazine stay relevant?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-07
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Vanessa Friedman is the author of the article discussing Vogue's evolution.

What does Vogue mean today? - Fashion News
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
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Vanessa Friedman is the writer of the article discussing Giorgio Armani's impact on fashion.

Giorgio Armani changed the way people dress. Twice
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
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Vanessa Friedman is the author of the article discussing Maria Sharapova's post-tennis career.

Maria Sharapova’s superpower: Why the tennis star is redefining success off the court
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
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Vanessa Friedman described Jonathan Anderson's collection as a demonstration of elegance coexisting with contradictions.

Ni ‘logomanía’ ni lujo silencioso: el nuevo estatus son los colores pastel del “dinero viejo” | ICON
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-22
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The article was written by Vanessa Friedman.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, dresses for a new (life) stage
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-19
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Vanessa Friedman is the author of the article discussing Leonard Lauder's influence in the beauty industry.

Leonard Lauder was beauty’s original influencer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-22
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The New York Times’s Vanessa Friedman commented on the trend of naked dressing after a St Laurent show.

Skorts issue is about policing women. The fuss around Kim Kardashian’s courtroom garb is not – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-21
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Vanessa Friedman wrote the article discussing Miuccia Prada's work and the Miu Miu show.

Miu Miu Brings A Show To New York, And Everyone Can Go
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
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Vanessa Friedman explained the different feel of the gala and exhibition about Black style.

A Dandy Night - The New York Times
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-06
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New York Times fashion director Vanessa Friedman declared that Donatella 'wore her struggles - with personal tragedy, self-doubt, finding her creative feet, and drugs - with as much aplomb as her long platinum hair'.

Exhibition of fashion designer's work to open in London
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-30
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Vanessa Friedman, The New York Times’ chief fashion critic, suggests that you first find a neutral space where you can chat with your employee.

Work advice: My employee wears provocative outfits in the office. Help!
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
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Vanessa Friedman, a leading fashion writer for the New York Times, brought the story of the wedding dress to light.

Il mistero sull'abito da sposa di Melania Trump: davvero è su eBay?
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-03-28
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Vanessa Friedman, the fashion director of the New York Times, reflected on Donatella Versace's struggles and achievements.

Gulmarg fashion show sparks row in Indian-administered Kashmir
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-16
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New York Times fashion director Vanessa Friedman declared that Donatella 'wore her struggles - with personal tragedy, self-doubt, finding her creative feet, and drugs - with as much aplomb as her long platinum hair.'

Donatella Versace defied the doubters
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
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Vanessa Friedman is the fashion director and chief fashion critic for the New York Times who lauded Rachel Scott's design work.

Diotima unveils ‘Matriarch’ | Lifestyle
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-02-16
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