Costumes
The Long, Unfortunate History of Racial Parody in America
Art historian Gwendolyn Dubois Shaw discusses the painful performative origins
Smithsonian Will Stretch to Save Scarecrow’s Costume, Too
Turns out the Ruby Slippers were just the beginning of an epic journey of cultural preservation
Kids Ditch Princess Costumes in Favor of Superheroes This Halloween
For the first time in over a decade, princesses falter on the charts
Mr. Darcy’s Wet Shirt is Coming to the United States
It’s the costume that launched an entire generation of Jane Austen lovers
How Katharine Hepburn Became a Fashion Icon
Celebrate the Hollywood star with a look at her stellar costumes
Inside the Three-Decade Evolution of "Star Wars" Costumes
A Smithsonian traveling exhibition offers an unprecedented glimpse at costumes from a galaxy far, far away
The Tin Man's Hat From "The Wiz" Offers Just a Hint of the Musical's Beating Heart
When the all-black musical production opened on Broadway 40 years ago, critics scoffed, but audiences embraced it
Fred Savage and “The Wonder Years” Cast Reflect on Why Their Show Still Matters
The cast and crew of “The Wonder Years” reunited at the American History Museum today to donate costumes and other artifacts
Rovers Disguised as Baby Penguins Can Quietly Infiltrate Penguin Colonies
Normally wary penguins seem unfazed when there's a smartly dressed robot in their midst
No Costume? Grab A Sheet And Rock a Toga
Costume designer Mariah Hale explains how to wrap the perfect last-minute toga
'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.
The Costumes of "Downton Abbey" Now on View at Delaware's Winterthur Museum
Step in front of the camera and enter the Grantham household in a new exhibit in Wilmington
The Story of Elizabeth Keckley, Former-Slave-Turned-Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker
A talented seamstress and savvy businesswoman, she catered to Washington's socialites
A Refreshing Take on Fashion Television: A Q&A with L.A. Frock Stars’ Star Doris Raymond
A new series brings high-end style to vintage wear
The Masked Merriment of Mardi Gras
For centuries, the day's revelry has featured the liberated feeling of hiding in plain view
A History of Sequins from King Tut to the King of Pop
As you don your sparkly holiday fashions, think of the trend's start in an Egyptian tomb
Your Guide to Selecting the Best (or Is It Worst?) Ugly Christmas Sweater
Holiday cheer with a touch of nostalgia celebrates garish knitwear from the 1940s to '80s
James Bond’s Dapper Dinner Jackets
With their origins at a London bespoke tailor, the suits of 007 are sharp—almost as sharp as a dagger shoe
12 Creepy Kids in Halloween Masks
When their faces are obscured, these children transform into frightening little creatures
The Witches of Halloween Past
Sexy or scary, the outfit has cast a spell on costume wearers going back many years
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