Costumes
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
This 105-Year-Old Made Marilyn Monroe’s Earrings
Meet Sadie Mintz, a jewelry maker who saw her handiwork on the cover of LIFE magazine
As a Matter of Fact: Jockeys, Tartans and Cowboy Glam
The real stories behind some fashion fads and classics hold some surprising twists
As the Olympic Games Conclude, a Look Back at U.S. Opening Ceremony Outfits
The photos tell the story here, as Team USA has always had an eccentric taste in its uniforms
Wearing Wool, All Summer Long
Layered, corseted summer garments kept women proper and fashionable, if not cool
The Indelible Mister Rogers
Besides how to be a good neighbor, Mr. Rogers taught us other lessons, especially about the impact of a comforting change of clothes
Welcome to Threaded! And a Dig Through the Archives
Welcome to Threaded, your go-to fashion blog for all things historical and sartorial
Costume’s Cultural Reveal
The Los Angeles County Museum aims to draw new visitors and historic insights with a landmark costume acquisition
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