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Danya Issawi is the Cut's fashion news writer. She previously worked across the newsroom at the New York Times, including on the “Style” desk and the Pulitzer Prize-winning COVID-tracking team.

  1. what are those?
    What in the Skechers Is This?These aren’t the heels we asked for.
  2. bennifer
    Intuit Dome Grand Opening
    Looks Like J.Lo Blew Off Ben Affleck’s BirthdayFor a Bruno Mars performance.
  3. fashion
    Finally, a Closet Sale for All the GirlsPaloma Elsesser, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, and a gaggle of their most fashionable friends hosted an inclusive-sizing closet sale.
  4. culture
    Move Over, Glen PowellThe storm chaser behind the New York Metro Weather account is hotter than a heat wave.
  5. 2024 election
    What Are Arab American Women Supposed to Do This November?They feel betrayed by their political leaders on Gaza — and face blowback for expressing it.
  6. hot shot
    US-ENTERTAINMENT-FILM-AWARD-OSCARS-VANITY FAIR
    Lauren Sanchez, Where Is Your Life Jacket?!You know the rules: safety first, fashion second.
  7. gone viral
    The Prince And Princess Of Wales Visit Boston - Day 3
    What’s the Deal With Jack Schlossberg?JFK’s only grandson is basically an oracle from eons ago plopped into a modern era with a smartphone between his hands.
  8. fashion
    Balenciaga: Outside - Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024-2025
    For Katy Perry, It’s ‘No Shirt, No Problem’ at Paris Couture WeekMaybe it really is a woman’s world.
  9. fashion
    What to Know About the Balenciaga Ad ScandalAfter coming under fire for two controversial campaigns, the brand seems back in favor with its most beloved celebrities.
  10. The Taylor Swift Look BookThe megastar’s most memorable looks from her country-music days, Met Gala red carpets, twee beanie-wearing era, concert tours, and more.
  11. q+a
    Street Style - Day 3 - Copenhagen Fashion Week AW24
    Alana Hadid Wants to Build the “Palestinian A24”“The entertainment industry has been dehumanizing Arabs for so long. I want to see a Palestinian romantic comedy.”
  12. fashion
    Chanel Cruise 2024-2025 : Runway
    Virginie Viard Is Out at ChanelThe artistic director is stepping down after five years at the helm.
  13. fashion
    Sweating on Line at the Jenna Lyons Closet SaleHundreds of people turned out for the chance to buy the fashion icon’s clothes.
  14. fashion
    Mara Hoffman on Her Final Sample Sale and What Comes Next“One of the first things that I want to do is make something for myself.”
  15. fashion
    Celebrity Sightings: Day 10 - The 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival
    The Story of Bella Hadid’s Keffiyeh Dress at CannesThe viral dress was made by Michael and Hushi in 2001 from Palestinian scarves.
  16. hot takes
    Abolish Jean ShortsAs a society, we need to progress past these glorified buttocks corsets.
  17. coachella
    Are Coachella Outfits Becoming More … Normal?Everyday dressing finds its way to the Super Bowl of festival fashion.
  18. and just like that
    Celebrity Sightings In New York City - May 20, 2024
    Carrie’s Hat Is Actually the Best Thing About This OutfitThe And Just Like That … season-three styling is already raising my blood pressure.
  19. fashion
    Step and Repeat Arrivals 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards, American Museum of Natural Histo, Manhattan, New York, United States - 06 Nov 2023
    Fashion Fans Lament the Closing of Mara Hoffman’s Namesake LabelHer 2024 summer collection will be the sustainable designer’s last.
  20. career
    How the CEO Of 3.1 Philip Lim Gets It DoneWen Zhou doesn’t believe in working 80 hours a week and is always home for dinner.
  21. met gala 2024
    The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" - Red Carpet
    Fact-checking Kendall Jenner’s Met Gala Dress ClaimThe internet won’t stand for Winona Ryder erasure.
  22. power
    US-PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-PROTEST-MET GALA
    Protests Outside the Met Gala Were Actually Very on ThemeThe party’s dress code was inspired by a story about a wealthy couple hiding away in their villa as the public falls into turmoil. Hmmm.
  23. met gala 2024
    The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" - Inside
    The 2024 Met Gala: What Is the ‘Sleeping Beauties’ Theme?And is Beyoncé attending? We answer these questions and more.
  24. met gala
    A Timeline of the Best Met Gala LooksKate Moss, Rihanna, and Cher reign supreme.
  25. style
    My Evening of Rest and Relaxation (and Ralph Lauren)The designer presented a soothing, neutral-heavy collection in an intimate show at his own studio.
  26. style
    Did You Know You Can Buy The Row at Walmart?High-end merchandise has reached the chain’s online marketplace.
  27. red carpet
    49th AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Tribute Celebrating Nicole Kidman - Arrivals
    All The Looks From The AFI Life Achievement Awards Celebrating Nicole KidmanWe really owe her so much.
  28. style
    El Museo Gala 2017
    Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to 18 Months for Smuggling and ConspiracyThe handbag aficionado, who ruled the early and mid-aughts, is out on bond until June 6.
  29. what are those?
    Who’s Brave Enough to Style the New Balance Loafers?A new shoe has taken center stage in the ugly-cute discourse.
  30. fashion
    Brandy & Melville Shop In Madrid
    The Most Messed-up Findings in the Brandy Melville DocumentarySpoiler: It’s a lot.
  31. shopping
    Women observing the Solar eclipse of April 8, 1921 in Paris (France).
    Where Can I Get Last-Minute Glasses for the Solar Eclipse?Prepare your retinas!
  32. red carpet
    CMT Music Awards 2024 Red Carpet: All the LooksNo, Beyoncé did not attend.
  33. fashion
    Police Shut Down the Versace Sample SaleThe NYPD said it was called after a fight broke out at the discounted designer event.
  34. fashion
    A employee holds a 129,000 USD crocodile
    Hurtin’ for a Birkin? Hermès Might Be.Two plaintiffs are taking the luxury retailer to court for allegedly tying the purchase of its famous Birkin bags to other in-house products.
  35. fashion
    Simon Ungless Turned My Blazer Into a Rorschach Test at Atelier JolieThe designer, an early Alexander McQueen collaborator, hosted a mini-residency at Angelina Jolie’s new fashion venture.
  36. oscars 2024
    US-ENTERTAINMENT-FILM-AWARD-OSCARS-ARRIVALS
    Artists Call for a Cease-fire on the Oscars Red CarpetSpines spotted in Hollywood!
  37. celebrity
    Zendaya, Kate Winslet, and More of the Bestest Party Pics This WeekPlus: Jennifer Aniston in a cozy cardigan.
  38. copenhagen fashion week
    The Other Saks (and Potts) Taking Over New YorkFor Copenhagen-based designers Catherine Saks and Barbara Potts, it all started with a viral coat.
  39. met gala
    What’s the 2024 Met Gala Theme?This one is for the sleepy girls.
  40. spring fashion
    What It Actually Costs to Be a Fashion DesignerThey can dress celebrities, win awards, and still be one paycheck away from shuttering.
  41. fashion
    CaSandra Diggs Resigns As CFDA PresidentHer departure comes just over three years after taking the position.
  42. q&a
    Stephanie Hsu Thinks Rats Deserve to Enjoy the SnowThe Oscar-nominated actor, who stars in a new Kate Spade New York campaign, shares her tips for surviving winter and suggests we eat more radishes.
  43. grammys 2024
    The Best, Worst and Wackiest Red Carpet Looks From the GrammysThe most talked-about Grammys looks from Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Ice Spice, and more.
  44. grammys 2024
    Using the Grammys Red Carpet to Make a (Political) StatementArtists, like the musicians of boygenius, called for a cease-fire in Gaza and the return of hostages at the awards show.
  45. spring fashion
    The Cool Tang of Ice SpiceVisiting with New York’s Grammy-nominated princess of rap.
  46. emmys
    Catch of the Day: Matty Matheson’s FeetMatheson’s fisherman sandals were the menswear highlight of the Emmys red carpet.
  47. golden globes 2024
    Margot Robbie Is Still Barbie (Thank Goodness)Someone had to bring some fun to the Golden Globes.
  48. year in review
    A Year Dictated By Matilda DjerfThe influencer turned entrepreneur is the symbol of modern-day idolatry.
  49. style
    Painting on Angelina Jolie’s WallsA peek inside Atelier Jolie.
  50. style
    Zara’s New Campaign Is Under Fire for Parallels to Gaza CrisisActivists call for a boycott of the brand after images from the retailer show mannequins wrapped in shrouds and models standing among rubble.
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