Are two-piece matching sets still trendy?
Our fashion critic weighs in.
From The Times
July 25, 2025

A reader asks: “Are two-piece matching sets still trendy? I wanted to find one for a casual summer event, but then I wondered if that look had passed its prime.”

Mr. Jenner is seen at the Venice airport in a cheetah print top and pants.

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