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Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley attend COS, and Margaret Qualley celebrates L.A. Dance Project's L.A. Dances at L.A. Dance Project on September 21, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
SOLE CRUSHING

A-Lister Raises Eyebrows With ‘Unsanitary’ Red Carpet Shoes

The rest of the event’s attendees opted for regular footwear.

Pia Bello

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Pedestrians walk past a Saks Fifth Avenue store on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Recent reports indicate that Saks Global Enterprises, the parent corporation of Saks Fifth Avenue, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as they face a more than $100 million debt payment due at the end of December.  (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
SAKKED

Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy as High-End Buy Turns Sour

Analysts say Saks paid too much to buy a high-end retail rival.

Harry Thompson

A collage of hand soaps.
JUST BUBBLING THIS UP

Why Fancy Hand Soap Is the Latest Status Symbol

But is a $30 bottle of handwash actually worth the cost?

Jessica Timmons

Red Sox legend David ortiz's then-wife Tiffany discusses what she might need to wear at Sundance Film Festival with Suhail Kwatra, a top personal shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue.
FASHION DISASTER

Saks Stylist to the Elite Accused of Running Huge Scam

Suhail Kwatra’s alleged crimes cost the luxury department store an estimated $429,400.

Tom Latchem

Canisters found in the car. 

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HITTING THE GAS

Sports Car Owner Busted With 90 Nitrous Oxide Canisters

“We’re not chuckling, guffawing, or giggling,” the Tustin Police Department wrote on Facebook.

Leigh Kimmins

Photo illustration of Melania Trump carrying Hermes bags
STICKER SHOCK

Melania’s Favorite Handbag Company Ups Prices Over Tariffs

Hermès is raising prices on its goods in the United States to offset the impact of the president’s trade war.

Janna Brancolini

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Pedestrians walk past the French luxury design house Hermès logo and store at Harbour City in Hong Kong.
MISSING MOOLAH

Hermès Heir Has No Clue Where His $13 Billion Fortune Went

A Swiss court has ruled that the one-time largest shareholder in luxury Hermès stock cannot blame his wealth manager for losing his fortune.

Josephine Walker

View of a Hermes Silver Metallic Chevre Birkin 30 bag up for auction at Sotheby's in New York City, U.S., June 1, 2023.
‘COERCED’

Hermès Hit With Class Suit Alleging Birkin Bag Scheme

The suit alleged the company violated antitrust laws by making Birkin bags available to only select customers who have already racked up a lengthy bill.

Edith Olmsted

View of a Hermes Silver Metallic Chevre Birkin 30 bag up for auction at Sotheby's in New York City.
PASSING THE BAG

Hermès’ Heir Wants to Adopt His Gardener to Pass Down Assets

The tycoon’s foundation is reportedly fighting the plan.

Noah Kirsch

Quince cashmere bedding collection
SLEEPING IN CLOUDS

Dreams Come True With Quince’s Cashmere Bedding Collection

We spend an average of 26 years sleeping in our lifetime, so why not make it some of the best years of our lives?

Erica Radol

Tom Ford
MERGER ALERT

Estée Lauder Might Buy Tom Ford, Report Says

The iconic cosmetics company is in talks to purchase the Ford brand, which is primarily known for its menswear.

Helen Holmes

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