Before you buy Alexander McQueen: the house's history from Savile Row to Savage Beauty, Sarah Burton and Seán McGirr, the tailoring, the Knuckle Clutch, the skull scarf and the Oversized sneaker, how sizing runs at each store and what to buy first....
Read more: The Alexander McQueen Guide: Tailoring, the Knuckle Clutch, the Skull Scarf and Sizing
A buying guide to wide-leg trousers in nine shapes, from tailored wool and pleated flannel to sailor, barrel, palazzo, satin, cashmere, denim and cropped pairs, with how to judge rise, pleats, fabric and hem length for flats or heels....
Read more: The Best Wide-Leg Trousers: Tailored, Pleated, Sailor, Barrel, Palazzo and Evening
What black tie really requires, according to Emily Post and Debrett's; how a tuxedo differs from a suit; how to read a tuxedo listing; and the jacket, shirt, bow tie, shoes and coat to buy for the season's black-tie invitations....
Read more: Men's Tuxedos: What Black Tie Requires and the Pieces Worth Buying
For the person who follows the shows: 76 gifts with a story, from Anderson's Dior and Loewe's Amazona 180 to Le City, the Paddington, Vaccarello's final Saint Laurent seasons and Loewe's collaboration with Cosima von Bonin....
Read more: Gifts for Fashion Lovers: Runway Bags, Reissues and Collaborations With a Story
The best luxury gift for a girlfriend starts with how she already dresses. Our Christmas 2026 guide sorts 62 pieces into seven styles, from the minimalist to the evening person, with a budget ladder and honest rules for a first Christmas together....
Read more: Luxury Gifts for Your Girlfriend, Christmas 2026: Chosen by Her Style
Sixty-six real designer gifts under $100 for everyone on a Christmas list: couture lipsticks and refillable cases, hand cream, travel scent, candles, host gifts, grooming and socks for him, a Secret Santa edit under $50 and a few small accessories....
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Oxfords, whole-cuts, brogues, derbies, monk straps, dress loafers, dress boots and evening pairs in order of formality: which color goes with which suit, how Goodyear-welted and Blake shoes differ, and how UK, US and European sizes compare on real listings....
Read more: The Best Men's Dress Shoes: Oxfords, Derbies, Monks and How to Wear Them
How to dress for the holiday card, the family portrait and the party photo: a three-color palette instead of matching outfits, the fabrics that hold color in low light, what moiré and white balance mean for your clothes, and coordinated looks for couples....
Read more: What to Wear for Holiday Photos: Palettes, Fabrics and Looks That Read Well on Camera
A buying and styling guide to women's leather and suede pants in every shape, with how to read the hide and lining, size leather that softens, hem for boots or heels, care for a pair, and 15 outfits from the office to New Year's Eve....
Read more: The Best Leather Pants for Women: Straight, Wide, Flared and Suede, and How to Size Them
A buying guide to men's designer wallets from Vêtir's stylists: which format suits how he pays, how many cards each one holds, the leathers that wear well, and 70 picks from Berluti, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Saint Laurent and more....
Read more: Designer Wallets for Men: Bifolds, Card Holders and Money Clips, Chosen by the Pocket
Most of the best cashmere gifts need no size. Our editors pick 64 scarves, wraps, beanies, socks, throws and sweaters from 22 houses, and explain how to judge fiber, ply and gauge from a product page....
Read more: Cashmere Gifts for Christmas 2026: The Pieces That Need No Size, and How to Judge Them
Christmas 2026 gifts for a boyfriend, sorted by how he dresses: sneakers and streetwear, minimalist, dressed-up, gym, outdoors, homebody and traveler, with a budget ladder and what to give on a first Christmas together....
Read more: Luxury Gifts for Your Boyfriend: 65 Designer Picks by His Style, Christmas 2026