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Best Performances: The Covers • Honoring 14 standout stars of 2022’s most stunning films.
Best of the Best
Backstory: Hermès’s Lumière Necklace • A new jewelry collection emphasizes the eternal tussle between light and dark.
My Life in Parties: Lisa Love • The peripatetic creative director and editor gives us rare VIP access to her festive world.
Flash Forward: Theophilio • Designer Edvin Thompson is heating things up with a fresh combination of Jamaican flair and New York hustle.
Doing It Their Way • Native artists are finally gaining visibility in museums and galleries—upending long-held stereotypes in the process.
Karl’s World • In an exclusive excerpt from his book Paradise Now, author William Middleton, a former W editor, recalls his adventures with Karl Lagerfeld in the 1990s—and sheds light on the designer’s famous falling-out with Yves Saint Laurent.
Hoop, There It Is! • A centuries-old sartorial trend makes a sweeping comeback.
Season’s Bounty • Accessories guaranteed to feel fresh.
best performances
bright ideas • Sultry shades, striking silhouettes… this season, there’s more than one way to stand out.
Lying low • The new tailoring makes a statement—without trying too hard.
The Originals