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FROM THE MAGAZINE
The New Blue Chip: In the Studio With 33 of the Hottest Art Stars on the Planet
In an ever-shifting, always fickle art market, an emerging crop of talent has begun to attract the fresh attention of the collector class—many denizens of which can’t even get off the waiting list for their work. Vanity Fair presents a guide to the talent your adviser needs to know.
the fourth estate
How MAGA'S Press Strategy of Trolling Journalists Could Backfire

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Politics
Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s Memoir Reveals Her Tragic Life of Abuse
Giuffre, who has accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of abuse (which Andrew has denied), has published a posthumous account of her dark experiences.

FROM THE MAGAZINE
Kate Capshaw Painted Steven Spielberg—Iconic Filmmaker and Her Husband of More Than 30 Years
Ahead of the painting’s National Portrait Gallery unveiling, Nate Freeman gets a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the artist’s historic work.
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FASHION

FASHION
Meet the New Creative Director of Hermès Menswear
A young Black designer makes history with her new appointment, succeeding Véronique Nichanian, an emblematic figure at the house since 1988.
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Art
Kate Capshaw Painted Steven Spielberg—Iconic Filmmaker and Her Husband of More Than 30 Years
Ahead of the painting’s National Portrait Gallery unveiling, Nate Freeman gets a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the artist’s historic work.
Royals
Prince Louis Was Offered an Opportunity to Turn His Nutty Hobby Into an Official Role
Kate Middleton has spoken of her youngest son's enthusiasm for collecting conkers, which are horse chestnut seeds. The World Conker Championship was intrigued.
Movies
Mary Shelley Invented Science Fiction—and Pioneered Polyamory Too
As another Frankenstein film debuts, here’s a full accounting of the writer’s tangled romantic history, involving Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and her own sister.
Politics
Virginia Roberts Giuffre, In Her Own Words: How a 16-Year-Old’s Life Unraveled at Mar-a-Lago
Before she died by suicide earlier this year, Virginia Roberts Giuffre wrote Nobody’s Girl, a devastating memoir of her abuse, including at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein. This excerpt is her account of meeting Ghislaine Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago, and the life-altering ramifications of that encounter.

OIL AND WATER
Taylor Swift Is Turning German Teens Into Art Scholars
Since the release of “The Fate of Ophelia,” a German art museum has seen visitor numbers explode as Swifties flock to see a painting referenced in the music video.

FROM THE MAGAZINE
Larry Gagosian Answers the Proust Questionnaire
The world’s grandest art dealer on summering in Capri, wading in warm St. Barts waters, his custom-made pool cue, and sitting for David Hockney.
in conversation
Legendary SNL Writer Jim Downey Finally Steps Out of the Shadows
The man behind “Chippendales Audition” and some of Will Ferrell’s best Bushisms on the new documentary about him, acting in One Battle After Another, and why he’s happy not to be writing about Trump.

everything is copy
Nobody Wants This Producers Erin and Sara Foster Want to Own the Romantic Comedy Space
The sisters behind one of Netflix’s biggest hits share how their stepmother, Katharine McPhee, helped inspire the show, and why season two had to challenge the fantasy of Adam Brody’s hot rabbi: “Nobody’s perfect, including Noah.”

VF SELECTS
Jonathan Anderson Reimagines the Lady Dior Bag with Help from Artist Sheila Hicks
Jonathan Anderson made his debut at Dior this year by reimagining the unforgettable Lady Dior bag.

ROYALS
Princess Diana’s Nephew Made His Film Debut Under a Pseudonym
Louis Spencer stars in a short film by Nicole Kent under an alias.
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THE LOUVRE
From Louis XIV’s Diamonds to Empress Eugénie’s Tiara: What Was Stolen in the Louvre Jewel Heist
A collection of precious jewels were stolen in just seven minutes from the museum’s Apollo Gallery on Sunday.
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FASHION
Alexander Skarsgård Dares to Go Backless on the London Red Carpet
The Swedish actor channeled the fetishist aesthetic of his new film Pillion in an edgy look by Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
MEMOIR
How “I Want My MTV” Saved the Network From an Early Grave
Tom Freston helped birth MTV and reinvent television. In an excerpt from his new memoir, Unplugged: Adventures From MTV to Timbuktu, he recalls the Hail Mary marketing spots that saved the network.
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Academy Museum Gala 2025
How Renate Reinsve Chose Her Look for the 2025 Academy Museum Gala
The award-winning star of The Worst Person In The World donned a sharp Louis Vuitton gown at the Hollywood event.

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Meanwhile, at the Chateau...
It Was Champagne and Cigarettes at Armani’s Star-Studded Academy Museum Gala After-Party
Vanity Fair gets the exclusive look inside Armani's late night party at the Chateau Marmont, attended by everyone from Olivia Rodrigo to Zoë Kravitz.
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whose streets?
“Never Surrender”: No Kings Takes On Special Urgency in Chicago
“We love America. Donald Trump, stay the hell out of Chicago,” said JB Pritzker from the event, which drew an estimated 100,000 protesters.
Notes from the resistance
Fox Teases Trump’s “King” Response After Record-Breaking No Kings Turnout
An estimated seven million people turned out Saturday to oppose President Donald Trump and his policies.

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Exclusive: See Kim Kardashian, Bowen Yang, Kirsten Dunst, and More at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala
Everyone from a nude-face-mask-wearing Kardashian to Viola Davis, Ayo Edebiri, Zoe Saldaña, and Channing Tatum gathered for the annual event.
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Don't Make Me Sing
Lara Trump Is Right: Lara Trump Should Totally Perform at the All American Halftime Show
On an episode of her podcast, The Right View With Lara Trump, the presidential daughter-in-law offered to perform at the protest event. After taking a quick look at her discography, we think she’d be the perfect choice.

angels and demons
Drugs, Divorce, and Directors Jail: Martin Scorsese Unpacks His Darkest Chapters in New Documentary
From a near-fatal overdose to angry outbursts with ex-wife Isabella Rossellini, Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese doesn’t shy away from the personal struggles that fueled the filmmaker’s work.

next gen
Apple Martin Knows She’s Privileged: “This Is Not a Normal Way to Grow Up”
“My parents did a really good job of instilling in me that I shouldn’t be entitled to anything. I have to work,” says the model and student.

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SCENE REPORT
Tilda Swinton, Edward Enninful, and More Celebrate Film at the BFI and Chanel Filmmaker Awards
On Thursday, film met fashion at the annual event, where Imogen Poots, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Lily Allen were among the guests.
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POLITICS
Inside Pete Hegseth’s “Soviet-Style” War on the Press
The secretary of defense is alienating key allies amid his war against the press.

Royals
Prince Andrew Is Officially Dropping His “Duke of York” Title After New Epstein Revelations
His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will officially cease the use of the “Duchess of York,” but his two daughters will not be affected.

ROYALS
Buckingham Palace May Be the Most Famous Home in the World. So, Why Doesn’t King Charles Live There?
With King Charles and Queen Camilla at Clarence House, and Prince William and Kate Middleton headed to Forest Lodge, “Buck House” may be left to the spirits who reportedly roam its halls.
ROYALS
Even If Meghan Markle Is Reinventing Herself, Her Style Remains Familiar As Ever
The Duchess of Sussex is back in the news in a handful of appearances in New York and Washington. While some speculate that there are new projects on the horizon, what hasn't changed is her loyalty to quiet luxury.

On the scene
What Should Charli xcx Do After Brat? “Whatever the F--- She Wants”
The pop star’s friends and famous fans charted out a future for her—or happily declined to—as Vanity Fair celebrated our November cover star at a Dimes Square party.
royals
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands Stylishly Transforms Her Daytime Suit Into an Evening Gown
The bold bit of styling was fitting as the monarch opened the 25th edition of Dutch Design Week—a celebration of the region’s fashion designers.
Brigitte Bardot Is in a “Worrying State” After a 3-Week Hospital Stay
The French icon reportedly underwent surgery for a serious illness in Toulon.

Princess Diana Said One Suprising Movie “Completed My Education”
In an recent interview, actor Tim Curry recalled a surprising backstage revelation from the late princess.

late capitalism
Tiny, Scarce, and Wildly Popular: How Trader Joe’s Mini Totes Became the New Labubus
Forget Skims’s “ultimate bush” merkin: This season’s biggest fashion drop is the Trader Joe’s Halloween mini canvas tote.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Sure Sounds Like She Wants to Quit the GOP
She certainly doesn’t have great things to say about her colleagues!

On the scene
Victoria Beckham Is Done Proving Herself: “I’ve Earned My Right to Show in Paris”
Hosted by Anna Wintour and Vanity Fair’s Mark Guiducci, the former Spice Girl spoke candidly about her struggles with food and establishing herself in the fashion industry.

history lesson
Mary Shelley Invented Science Fiction—and Pioneered Polyamory Too
As another Frankenstein film debuts, here’s a full accounting of the writer’s tangled romantic history, involving Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and her own sister.

RIP
Diane Keaton’s Family Reveals Her Cause of Death
In a statement issued to People, the family of Diane Keaton, who died October 11 at the age of 79, has revealed that the Oscar winner died of pneumonia.

royals
Princess Rajwa of Jordan Reunites With Kate Middleton in Paris
The future Queen of Jordan has not been seen in public with the Princess of Wales since her 2023 wedding to Crown Prince Hussein.

ROYALS
Prince Louis Was Offered an Opportunity to Turn His Nutty Hobby Into an Official Role
Kate Middleton has spoken of her youngest son's enthusiasm for collecting conkers, which are horse chestnut seeds. The World Conker Championship was intrigued.
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OUT OF THIS WORLD
Exploring the Art Galaxy
The art world’s constellation cluster is a sprawling place that’s impossible for the earthbound to navigate. There are galactic fiefdoms, powerful regional warlords, orbital moons, and funky creatures lurking around every solar system. Luckily enough, our expert cartographers have mapped out the current contemporary-pictures universe. Just make sure your seat belt is buckled. There’s gonna be some meteor showers.

A LIGHT IN THE DARK
Monica Lewinsky Explains How Her Collaboration With Flamingo Estate Is About Healing
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, the anti-bullying activist has joined forces with the beloved lifestyle and wellness brand.

Movies
After the Hunt Is Not a #MeToo Movie, Says Luca Guadagnino—but It Is Political
For filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, the film’s ending captures this exact moment in time: “Look at where we are—look at who went to power again.”

Sketch Artist Isabelle Brourman’s Work Is an Ongoing Portrait of the President
The artist who has sketched high-profile proceedings from Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial to Trump’s criminal indictment, spent months inside the New York City federal immigration court documenting scenes where cameras aren’t allowed.

VANITIES
Odessa A’zion Cannot Fake It
The 25-year-old co-star of Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme and Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA is poised—and reluctantly posed—for a long career.

All That Glitters
Silver Is Having a “Trading Places” Moment in the Shutdown Economy
The billionaires who inspired the Eddie Murphy classic have nothing on today’s metal market.

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SCENE REPORT
At the Tom Wolfe Literary Prizes Dinner, the Glitterati Restaurant Was Back, Baby
Graydon Carter’s Air Mail hosted the dinner at the legendary editor’s restaurant, The Waverly Inn.
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DADDY ISSUES
Kim Kardashian Explains What It’s Like To Co-Parent With Kanye West: “It’s Not Easy”
In a new interview on Call Her Daddy, the former Mrs. West opened up about how long it’s been since she and the four children she shares with the rapper have heard from him.

In Memoriam
D’Angelo Made “Neo-Soul” a Document of Black Life in America
The talented artist and reluctant sex symbol made music that wasn’t just enjoyable—it was ambitious.