Tina Knowles on Finding Her Personal Style
Plus: Inside One of LA's Toughest Reservations
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September 12, 2026

American luxury house St. John has made some exceptionally intriguing decisions when it comes to the face of its brand. For example, Angelina Jolie was synonymous with the company throughout the aughts, while Shonda Rhimes was its face for much of 2023. Now Ms. Tina Knowles is joining that list, and at a crucial time for the company, just as it embarks on a creative relaunch. Amazingly, this is the first-ever solo campaign for the 72-year-old fashion designer/mother to Beyoncé and Solange. She tells Vanity Fair’s José Criales-Unzueta all about what it took to get there.


And, of course, we have much more for you this weekend: Elise Taylor has an exclusive look at Skywalker Grill, the restaurant inside The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, while David Friend mulls 9/11’s impact on the media ecosystem (for good and ill). And don’t forget to check back in with our fall film festival liveblog, where our on-the-ground-team has the latest from Venice and TIFF.

EVE BATEY
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FASHION

 

Ms. Tina Knowles Made Beyoncé and Solange Into Fashion Icons—Now It’s Her Turn

 

By José Criales-Unzueta

 

The fashion designer, and mother to Beyoncé and Solange, is stepping into the spotlight as the star of her first-ever solo fashion campaign. She tells VF about finding her personal style, and how you can do it too. Read more


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DINING

 

Los Angeles’s Next Hot Restaurant? The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s Skywalker Grill

 

By Elise Taylor

 

An exclusive look inside Skywalker Grill, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s cinematic restaurant with a menu inspired by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s Skywalker Ranch. Spoiler alert: It’s already tough to get a reservation. Read more

SCENE REPORT

 

Salma Hayek Pinault, Paris Hilton, and Simone Biles Brought the Party to Kering’s Caring for Women Dinner

 

By Kenneal Patterson

 

Pamela Anderson, Benicio Del Toro, Dakota Johnson, Rita Ora, Colman Domingo, Karlie Kloss, and Julianne Moore were among the guests who came together to support the Kering Foundation’s mission to end violence against women and children. Read more

NOW STREAMING

 

The 25 Best Movies on Netflix to Watch in September 2026

 

By Chris Feil

 

From comedy classics to recent Oscar winners, these are the titles you don’t want to miss. Read more


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Fall Film Festival 2026 Live Updates: Arrivals, Reviews & More

 

By Vanity Fair

 

Take a peek at our insider scoop. Read more

9/11 ANNIVERSARY

 

9/11 Changed the World in Many Ways. It Also Spawned the Digital Media Era

 

By David Friend

 

With shock and awe, the attacks altered an already image-saturated media ecosystem—and so much more. Read more

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