Vanessa Friedman

TimesTalks To Release 20 Year Anniversary Photobook Shot By Brigitte Lacombe

The New York Times is pleased to announce Forward: Twenty Years of TimesTalks, a new photobook of black-and-white portraits of over 60 influential artists, actors, filmmakers, politicians, authors, activists, and Times reporters that have participated in TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation series, including Marina Abramovic, Tilda Swinton, Nan Goldin, Ai Weiwei, Marc Jacobs, and Rami Malek, along with executive editor Dean Baquet, technology reporter Jenna Wortham, investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, 'The Daily' host Michael Barbaro, and chief White House correspondent Maggie Haberman. Full list below.

HBO Ralph Lauren Documentary VERY RALPH Debuts Nov. 12

VERY RALPH, the first documentary portrait of fashion icon Ralph Lauren, debuts TUESDAY, NOV. 12 (9:00-10:50 p.m.), exclusively on HBO. The feature-length film reveals the man behind the icon and the creation of one of the most successful brands in fashion history. VERY RALPH is directed and produced by award-winning documentarian Susan Lacy (HBO's 'Jane Fonda in Five Acts,' 'Spielberg').

The First Documentary Portrait of Ralph Lauren to Debut November 12 on HBO

VERY RALPH, the first documentary portrait of fashion icon Ralph Lauren, debuts TUESDAY, NOV. 12, exclusively on HBO. The feature-length film reveals the man behind the icon and the creation of one of the most successful brands in fashion history. VERY RALPH is directed and produced by award-winning documentarian Susan Lacy (HBO's 'Jane Fonda in Five Acts,' 'Spielberg').

Photo Flash: André Leon Talley On His Storied Career and Starring in a New Film at TimesTalks

Last night, TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, hosted an intimate evening with fashion editor, author, and curator, Andre Leon Talley, in conversation with fashion director and chief fashion critic of The New York Times, Vanessa Friedman.

Fashion Icon Andre Leon Talley And Fashion Critic Vanessa Friedman Come to TimesTalks, 5/21

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to host an intimate evening with fashion editor, author, and curator, Andre Leon Talley, and in conversation with fashion director and chief fashion critic of The New York Times, Vanessa Friedman, on May 21.

Times Talk to Feature David Rockwell and Isabel Toledo

Tony Award winning set designer David Rockwell (She Loves Me) and Tony nominated costume designer Isabel Toledo (After Midnight) are going to be doing a "Times Talk" on Friday, May 18 at 4 PM at The Times Center (242 West 41st Street).

The New York Times Names New Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic

Vanessa Friedman, currently the fashion editor of the Financial Times (FT), has been named fashion director and chief fashion critic for The New York Times. She will take up her position next month and lead global fashion coverage for both The New York Times and International New York Times on all platforms.

VIDEO: Prada F/W 2013-14 at Milan Fashion Week

At Prada, the makeup is a gray eyeshadow, mascara, and a burgundy lip washed down so that the models are left with stains, says makeup artist Pat McGrath. Hair is a wet look giving character and highlighting a moment in time. Guests at the show say that the Fall/Winter 2013-2014 collection at Milan Fashion Week had a Hitchcock, film noir feel that came from the clothes and also the set. It had a 50s vibe with a feminine feel.