Fashion
Why Martha Washington's Life Is So Elusive to Historians
A gown worn by the first First Lady reveals a dimension of her nature that few have been aware of
Petite Portrait of Henry III, King Who Challenged Sexual Norms in 16th-Century France, Discovered
Art dealer Philip Mould purchased the miniature "sight unseen" during lockdown. Now, he's offering it to the Louvre Museum in Paris
How 19th-Century Activists Ditched Corsets for One-Piece Long Underwear
Before it was embraced by men, the union suit, or 'emancipation suit,' was worn by women pushing for dress reform
What 'Bridgerton' Gets Wrong About Corsets
Women's rights were severely restricted in 19th-century England, but their undergarments weren't to blame
How the Handbag Became the Ultimate Fashion Accessory
An exhibition at the V&A in London traces the long history of the purse, from Elizabeth I's court to "Sex and the City"
The State of American Craft Has Never Been Stronger
Today’s craft renaissance is more than just an antidote to our over-automated world. It renews a way of life that made us who we are
The Little-Known Story of Madagascar's Last Queen, Ranavalona III
Artifacts linked to the royal are headed home following their purchase at auction by the African island's government
The Exotic Vest That Introduced America to Jimi Hendrix
The fashionable garment conjures the guitarist's dazzling performance at the Monterey County Fairgrounds
How Denim Became a Political Symbol of the 1960s
The blue jeans fabric conquered pop culture and fortified the civil rights movement
The Global History of the Bandana
How an Indian export became part of the fabric of American life
How to Make Clothing Dye With Excess Fruits and Vegetables From Your Garden
Here are step-by-step instructions for giving your clothes and food scraps a second life
Sole-Searching, Shoe-Swiping Fox Caught in Germany
The crafty urban dweller built a colorful collection of footwear dominated by Crocs
Contemporary Muslim Fashions Are Having Their Day in the Sun
Ranging from high-performance sportswear to haute couture, emerging and established designers are meeting the needs of stylish Muslim women
See a Newly Colorized Photograph of Charles Dickens
The image, set to go on view once London museums are allowed to reopen, shows off the prolific author's playful fashion sense
Six Online Courses About Europe to Take Before You Can Safely Travel There Again
Sheltering in place doesn’t mean you can’t study up for your next European adventure
As Face Mask Supply Dwindles, Fashion Designers Offer Their Assistance
In New York City, a desperate need among healthcare workers has pushed to the forefront the question: Is homemade equipment safe to use?
From Ballerina Flats to Tutus, Ballet Has Left Its Mark on Fashion
A new exhibition in NYC features high-end couture, historic ballet costumes and modern athletic wear
Meet the New Wave of More 'Diverse' Barbie Dolls
The additions include dolls with no hair, prosthetic limbs and vitiligo
Two Dresses From 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Are Coming to the Smithsonian
Though plans aren't finalized, the costumes might feature in the National Museum of American History's upcoming "Entertaining America" exhibition
Detroit Exhibit Celebrates Bruegel's 'The Wedding Dance' and Its Controversial Codpieces
The painting’s frank depiction of drunk frivolity—and male anatomy—didn’t sit well with some viewers
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