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An in-depth look at the style of first ladies around the world.
- About to turn 71, Macron has been praised for her unerring fashion sense, with an emphasis on Louis Vuitton, and close ties with LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault and LV creative director Nicolas Ghesquière
- In 2018, it was revealed that the Macrons spent US$67,000 per year on hair and make-up, with some commentators criticising such luxurious lifestyle choices in the face of France’s cost-of-living crisis
Since distancing herself from Donald Trump, she’s ditched the safe Gucci and Burberry ‘fits for fun looks to party with Kim Kardashian and Anant Ambani.
The former first lady wrote the White House fashion rule book, influencing everyone from Melania Trump to Kate Middleton and even Taylor Swift – here’s how you can follow suit
The fierce first lady bossed it at her last state dinner in a chain mail Atelier Versace gown, and who can forget her Thom Browne coatdress for Inauguration Day?
Meet the Florida first lady, former NBC news anchor and champion equestrian who is ‘strategically’ channelling White House chic at the side of her husband, governor Ron
Killed in a place crash alongside her husband John F. Kennedy Jr almost 25 years ago, she continues to influence designers with her characterful yet approachable take on dressing well
As Mohammed Ashi becomes the first Saudi Arabian designer at Paris Fashion Week, calling it the ‘peak’ of his career, excitement for the kingdom’s booming fashion industry is palpable
The brooch is back, going from frumpy to fashion-forward after being championed by the likes of Lady Gaga, Rihanna and the late Madeleine Albright
The internet is divided over Iranian model Mahlagha Jaberi’s Jila Saber bodycon dress with a neckline resembling a noose, in protest of her home country’s ‘wrongful executions’ – here’s what we know
US first lady Jill Biden has great taste in fashion – we look back at 18 of her best style moments, from a silky blue Vera Wang gown to a daring leather dress on NBC’s The Voice with Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama’s style has evolved as she went from the highly scrutinised first lady of the US to a book author wearing more adventurous outfits … take a peek at 21 of her best looks over the years
For Meghan Markle, a dress is never just a dress … her outfits often include hidden meanings, from looks that mirror Princess Diana to jewellery brands that support women
UK leader Rishi Sunak’s penchant for Prada shoes and designer suits stand in stark contrast to his predecessors – but also disguises his expensive tastes by frequently dressing semi-casual.
New British prime minister Liz Truss is known for making bold fashion choices. Whether appearing to copy Michelle Obama or Margaret Thatcher, some observers say her style played a part in her victory.
South Korea’s fashionable first lady Kim Keon-hee isn’t like the other women that have come before her – where they kept low profiles while their husbands ran the country, Kim embraces the spotlight.
Both Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are using style choices to swing the tides of battle, with the incumbent French president’s recent chest-flashing photo setting the internet alight.
Queen Elizabeth may have trolled Trump by wearing a brooch gifted to her by the Obamas, while Meghan Markle appeared to choose ‘suffragette white’ for International Women’s Day
Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who died on Wednesday, used brooches to send diplomatic messages; one ‘probably went too far’ when meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin’s Loro Piana puffer jacket, Volodymyr Zelensky’s combat gear and Emmanuel Macron’s air force hoodie reflect the different ways male leaders use fashion to make an impact.
From Michelle Obama’s custom Atelier Versace gown and Melania Trump’s Gucci coat, to Jill Biden’s favourite Oscar de la Renta florals
From epic fashions fails to divorce rumours, the news cycle couldn’t get enough of the former first lady this year
From her Gucci pussy-bow blouse to the ‘colonial’ pith helmet on safari in Kenya and that unforgettable ‘I don’t really care’ Zara jacket
Many former US first ladies preferred designer labels, but today high-street brands are just as likely to appear in their wardrobes too
Michelle Obama and Jill Biden both featured on Vogue’s cover as first ladies, unlike Melania Trump – so how else has Melania been low-key snubbed since leaving the White House?
During her final year in the White House, Melania Trump was gifted all manner of high value items, from a US$470 pair of white gold earrings to a US$2,300 vase …
More than 300 Japanese designers worked on the 213 Imagine Oneworld Kimono Project kimonos for some six years, with each full set costing about US$18,200 to make.
Domestic brands in China like Li-Ning and Anta have enjoyed recent surge, fuelled by rising nationalism, improvements in quality and a multimillion dollar live commerce sector.
Her boxy, baggy pantsuits may not be the height of glamour, but departing German chancellor Angela Merkel’s signature style reflects her no-nonsense approach to politics.
The duchesses of Sussex and Cambridge have paid respect to their late mother-in-law in interviews, but are their fashion choices subtle homages too?
The US first lady met Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton and Boris and Carrie Johnson on the sidelines of the G7 summit – but is her style game better than her predecessor Melania Trump?
