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Over seven decades, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom used what she wore to communicate both herself and her duties. Her style evolved over time, culminating in her final decades with "color-blocking" ensembles, where each piece was of the same exact, bright hue.
Shoes reveal fascinating aspects about their wearers' class, gender, and profession, acting as an essential source of historical knowledge. They also frequently shape the role of their wearer by becoming a symbol of their status. For example, in the 18th century, elite men and women wore high heels, whereas today, it's more common for only women to do so.
"You have to break a barrier every day. Fashion, to me, is born and dies every day."
This creative video reimagines Maximilien Robespierre through fashion design, using costume to reflect his role in the French Revolution and the conflicting ways he’s remembered. Blending historical research with punk and gothic aesthetics, it challenges the one-dimensional image of Robespierre as a ruthless dictator and explores how art, clothing, and evolving public memory shape our understanding of revolutionary figures.
The COVID-19 pandemic and increased competition post-2020 are just two factors plaguing the designer clothing rental company.
The show's costume designer, Tom Broecker, said that the team uses a "cricket," which allows them to scan patterns from images and recreate them for cast members' costumes.
The dress code for the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet is conservative by today’s standards, leading to conflict with stylists embracing more contemporary looks. While some rules are Cannes’, others are out of their hands because they’re French law.
The Met Gala began in 1948 to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fashion collection. But its current incarnation as an over-the-top media spectacle began with former Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, who shifted the event from a stuffy, high society fair into a celebrity-focused event aimed at garnering publicity. This history of the event and Vreeland’s influence explores how she made that happen.
This website is a comprehensive resource dedicated to shoelaces, offering tutorials, photos, and information on various aspects of the overlooked everyday item. Optimize your lacing technique, read through the history, and learn other new things.
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, but it’s also known for its iconic hats. This Garden and Gun article explores the historical significance of the hats ast the Kentucky Derby, which began in 1875. See photos of the famous Derby hats through the years, and learn why they remain a central part of Derby culture to this day.