Meet the Innovative Winners of This Year’s National Design Awards
Cooper Hewitt recognizes talented trailblazers who are at the forefront of their fields
Drake Buys the Most Valuable Hip-Hop Artifact Ever Sold: Tupac Shakur’s Ring
Shakur designed the piece himself and wore it during his last public appearance before his death in 1996
When Barbie Broke the Glass Ceiling
The iconic doll traveled to space, flew with the Thunderbirds and joined the NBA, beating real-life women to an array of career milestones
How the Mother of Modern Weaving Transformed the World of Design
Dorothy Liebes was committed to making quality textiles available to consumers of all classes
The Evolution of the Little Black Dress
A new exhibition showcases how the meaning of the garment has changed since its invention in 1926
Angelina Jolie Will Rent Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Former Studio
The famous 20th-century artist originally rented the space from Andy Warhol, his friend and mentor
Would You Wear a Handbag Smaller Than a Grain of Salt?
Measuring 657 by 222 by 700 micrometers, the teeny-tiny bag could sell for thousands at auction
At New Exhibition, Taylor Swift’s Outfits Never Go Out of Style
Dresses, props and other ephemera from the pop star’s many personal reinventions go on display
You Can Now Buy Princess Leia’s White Gown From ‘Star Wars’
Carrie Fisher wore the garment while filming the final scene of “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”
The Return of Mermaidcore
For a century, a collective love of tails and fins has helped women transgress on land and sea
After 150 Years, Levi’s 501 Blue Jeans Are Still Kicking
The iconic garment began as a practical piece of clothing for miners to wear during long, difficult shifts
The Evolution—and Reinvention—of the Sari
“The Offbeat Sari” explores the traditional garment’s role in fashion, protest, sustainability and more
Someone Stole Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers in 2005. Now, a Minnesota Man Has Been Charged
While the “Wizard of Oz” shoes were recovered several years ago, authorities hadn’t previously named any suspects
How a Rhinestone Cowboy From Ukraine Left His Mark on the Music World
Making his famous “Nudie suits,” tailor to the stars Nudie Cohn lived and breathed the bedazzled American dream
When Did Clothing Originate?
An archaeologist traces the invention and evolution of apparel using climate data and tailoring tools
London Museum Celebrates the Diva—From Marilyn Monroe to Lizzo
An upcoming exhibition will explore how the label has been applied to performers throughout history
Fashion World Remembers Mary Quant, the Miniskirt Pioneer
Quant captured London’s “Swinging Sixties” with her cutting-edge designs
This 16th-Century Cloth Is Scotland’s Oldest-Known Tartan
A bog in the Highlands preserved the fabric, now on view for the first time, for hundreds of years
The Ethics of Creating A.I.-Generated Images of Public Figures
Viral pictures of Pope Francis wearing a trendy white puffer coat were fabricated with A.I., but tricked internet users across the globe
Two Hundred Rare Chanel Looks Are Coming to London This Fall
“Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto” is the first retrospective of the iconic designer’s work staged by a major British museum
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