
Hollywood
Judi Dench Explains How Losing Sight Has Changed Her Life
The Oscar-winning actor was diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2012, a condition that eventually put an end to her 70-year career.
By Monica Coviello

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Art Basel Paris Opened—Then Closed Early, Due to Protests. What Happened?
One of the biggest moments in contemporary art got cut short due to the demonstrations. What caused the shock cancellation?
By Nate Freeman
FIT CHECK
Romee Strijd Has More to Say About the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Casting Drama
Plus: Harry Styles meets Conner Ives, Jonathan Cohen’s reinvention of J.Mendel, and Elizabeth Holmes’s real-human cosplay in You Can See Everything.
By José Criales-Unzueta

FIT CHECK
You Can See Everything You Need to Know About Elizabeth Holmes by Looking at Her Clothes
Spoiler alert! If you have not seen You Can See Everything, proceed with caution.
By José Criales-Unzueta

luxury
Take a Break From Scrolling The RealReal to Read Its New Book, ‘Real Style’
The resale platform is publishing a surprisingly deep manual about shopping and styling your clothes. Vanity Fair spoke to chief brand officer and coauthor Kristen Naiman about how a retail site becomes a book, the changing zeitgeist of style, and what she buys.
By Marisa Meltzer

Sports
Can the Knicks Keep the Party Going After an Opening Night Loss?
Madison Square Garden was the epicenter of last season’s once-in-a-lifetime New York supernova. Outside the arena at the beginning of the Knicks’ title defense, diehards tried to figure out how to follow the act.
By Dan Adler

ROYALS
Paul McCartney’s Wife Believes Queen Elizabeth “Fancied” Him. He Likes to Think It Was True
From their first meeting in 1963 to their final handshake in 2018, the former member of the Fab Four has fond memories of the queen. What struck him most—besides her poise—was her sense of humor.
By Monica Coviello

ROYALS
Burberry’s Next Print? A Watercolor by King Charles III
The watercolor painted by the monarch himself and depicting Birkhall, the British royal family’s country estate, has been transformed into the signature print of the Highgrove x Burberry collection—a nature-inspired capsule collection born from the strong partnership between Burberry and Highgrove Gardens, the gardens of the private residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
By Laura Scafati

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Inside the British Museum Ball
Artist Es Devlin transformed the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court for the second annual event, which brought more than 850 figures from the worlds of art, fashion, film, and British society to Bloomsbury.
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By Nate Freeman

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Don’t Lend Your Name to a Bag
Jane Birkin was a well-known actor, then she became the namesake for the most famous bag in the world.
By Marisa Meltzer
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FASHION
The Best-Dressed Stars at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala
Taylor Swift is back in Dior, Teyana Taylor in Schiaparelli, Cole Escola in Chanel, and many more. These are the best-dressed stars at the 6th annual Academy Museum Gala.
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By José Criales-Unzueta

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HOLLYWOOD
Exclusive: See Taylor Swift, Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor, and More at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala
Everyone from A$AP Rocky to Connor Storrie, Inde Navarrette, Demi Moore and Andrew Garfield gathered for the annual event.
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By Vanity FairPhotography by Hunter Abrams
Celebrity
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus Are Reportedly Engaged
The country singer and father to Miley Cyrus has been dating actor Elizabeth Hurley for over a year.
By Chiara Pizzimenti
Royals
Kate Middleton is Channeled by Princess Rajwa of Jordan During Charity Event
Princess Rajwa of Jordan stepped out in Kate Middleton's go-to label, Self-Portrait, sparking fresh comparisons between the future queens.
By Stephanie Bridger-Linning
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FIT CHECK
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Casting Drama, Explained
Plus: Katie Zacharia's fashion and Rachel Scott’s unlikely takeover of American Fashion.
By José Criales-Unzueta

TRUE COLORS
The Marfa Mythos
On the eve of a major renovation, The Chinati Foundation welcomed locals and interlopers to its annual big weekend, complete with art stars, movie stars, and Texas eccentrics.
By Nate Freeman

Royals
Harry and Meghan in Nottingham: Their First Public Appearance Since Returning to the United Kingdom
The Sussexes are back in the spotlight in Nottingham, taking part in charity visits and community events while King Charles is in Wales. Their participation in a public event in the United Kingdom has reignited tensions with the royal family.
By Stefania Conrieri

STYLE
Island Unto Herself: How Rachel Scott Became the Face of the New Generation of American Fashion
Rachel Scott, the Jamaican deisgner behind Proenza Schouler, wants people to see her own label Diotima as an exemplar of Caribbean creative prowess.
By José Criales-UnzuetaPhotography by Bolade Banjo

ROYALS
Who Will Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Spend Christmas With?
The Sussexes are expected to fly back to the U.S. to spend the holidays in California.
By Blanche Marcel

ROYALS
From Ancient Scotland to Queen Elizabeth’s Collection: The Mystery of the Jardine Star Brooch
A late-Victorian sunburst of diamonds may have been bequeathed to the late Queen Elizabeth in 1981 by a woman identified simply as Lady Jardine.
By Eva Wolchover