Fashion
Gender-Neutral Clothes Are Trendy, But Not New — Humans Dressed Similarly for Centuries
Fashion with distinct looks for men and women is a relatively recent, Western-centric phenomenon
Why Nylons' Run is Over
They were a craze when they debuted 75 years ago, but have since been replaced by new social norms
A Bus Stop Climbing Wall and Other Wild Ideas That Just Got Funded
Unbreakable shoelaces? They come in stylish colors and patterns
Meet Doris Raymond, the Fairy Godmother of Vintage Clothing
A Smithsonian Channel series features the team behind Hollywood's beloved vintage boutique
What Is the Most Influential Oscar Dress of All-Time?
Far from being a sideshow of the awards hoopla, the fashion of the Academy Awards means big business for designers
Five Wild Ideas: From a Vest for Weight Loss to an Electric Skateboard
Plus, building blocks for children inspired by Archimedes
The History of Faux Fur
For more than 100 years, the fine line between finks and minks has been blurred
Fashion Photographer Rankin Has A New Book of Models in Wild Makeup
The British photographer reveals some unusual new portraits, with a hodgepodge of influences
Queen Victoria Dreamed Up the White Wedding Dress in 1840
For most people, wearing a white wedding dress wasn't really a thing until the 1950s
Whigs Swigged Cider and Other Voter Indicators of the Past
Throughout most of American history, what someone wore indicated their political affiliations as loudly as a Prius or a Hummer might today
Oscar de la Renta, Star of the Smithsonian's Costume Collection
The late de la Renta designed haute couture and ready-to-wear. A decade ago, he donated items to the Smithsonian
Lego Jewelry Transforms the Childhood Toy to High Fashion Art
Artist emiko oye turns colorful children’s blocks into items that are ready to wear, not play
Good-bye, Dry Cleaning. Hello, Self-Cleaning Cashmere
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a nano-coating that cleans fabric when exposed to light
How British Soldiers’ Gear Has Changed Over the Last 1,000 Years
Photographer Thom Atkinson traces the evolution of wooden spears to sniper rifles
Hillary Clinton Awards Ralph Lauren for Helping the 200-Year-Old Star-Spangled Banner See Another 200 Years
At a Naturalization ceremony held at the home of the famous flag, second generation American Ralph Lauren explained what the banner means to him
This Facebook Page Allows Iranian Women to Share Selfies Sans Hijab
The anonymous photos are meant to inspire change
In the Victorian Era, Doctors Prescribed Beards to Help Keep Men Healthy
The mid-19th century beard boom was motivated, in part, by health concerns
The History of the Humble Suitcase
Modern luggage has been constantly reinvented during its short 120-year history
"The Hatpin Peril" Terrorized Men Who Couldn't Handle the 20th-Century Woman
To protect themselves from unwanted advances, city women protected themselves with some sharp accessories
'Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark' Suit Receives a Lifetime Encore at the American History Museum
After a two-year run on Broadway, the web-slinging stage show's iconic superhero costume is heading to the Smithsonian.
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