More flash than high fashion, the annual event is always a spectacle
Saddle Up: You Can Still Catch Polo Season in Buenos Aires
November marks the beginning of the South American summer and the beginning of the end of Argentina’s high-speed—and high-style—polo season
Election Night’s Other Style Winners: The McCaskill Daughters
The Obamas were undoubtedly the focus of Election Night, but a style-focused corner of the internet has trained its eyes on a different family
What I Covet: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Linens
For those who prefer—and can afford—luxurious beauty sleep
Michelle Obama Repeats Michael Kors Dress on Election Night
As her husband wins a second White House term, the First Lady celebrates in a burgundy shift
I Like Ike: Election Fashion from 1952
LIFE photographer Nina Leen captured models who were supporting Republican presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower in grand fashion
‘Material Translations’: The Remarkable Influence of Japanese Fashion
A new exhibition documents how designers such as Rei Kawakubo and Issey Miyake revolutionized clothing
Presidential Eyewear: Benji Frank’s Election Collection
In honor of Tuesday’s election, eyewear company Benji Frank launched a “Framing the Political Debate” initiative, which encourages users to virtually outfit Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in a pair of its frames
A Star Departs: Nicolas Ghesquière Leaves Balenciaga
The surprising move is a “joint decision” according to the company’s parent company
15 Buildings That Don’t Look Like Buildings
Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel resembles a giant ballistic missile. As the so-called “Hotel of Doom” prepares to open in 2013, TIME looks at 15 buildings that don’t look like buildings
How to Plan a Party Like Pippa Middleton
The younger sister of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has penned a book, Celebrate, about how to be a perfect hostess
Style Notes: Glitz and Glam at the 2012 Country Music Association Awards
From sparkly shifts to colorful gowns, TIME looks at the bold and bright fashions from the annual event
When Sandy Leaves You Stranded: Comfort Food, London-Style
TIME’s editor-at-large Bobby Ghosh sought comfort in old staples when his flight to New York City was cancelled
