“Fashion is the mirror of history,” King Louis XIV wrote in 17th century France. “It reflects social, economic, and political change rather than mere whimsy.” Little did he know that fashion would ...

Fashion, clothing, textiles, accessories, and costume have served a critical role in protest movements throughout history. Clothing often offers the most basic opportunity for groups to rebel: a ...

The saying goes that the personal is political — and the clothes we put on our bodies are a big part of the personal. Some may not think of clothing as a logical medium for political messaging, but ...

At first, Kenneth Green had amassed such a collection of costumes from his work as a choreographer, casting director, and cultural event designer, he figured it was time for a purge. “‘Clothes Story’ ...

Machine generated contents note: -- TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Connecting Technology, Dress, and Fashion -- Part I: Before the Revolution, Chapter 2: Dress and the Technologies Of Prehistory (Upper ...

This story originally ran on Fashionista in 2017. There's a certain prestige that comes with fashion that is "Made in the U.S.A.", and marketing departments obviously know that the designation has ...

In 2003, members of the Presidential Commission tasked with developing the National Museum of African American History and Culture gathered in the Oval Office to mark their success. They stood behind ...