FASHION

This Skin-Sensitive Camisole Was Designed for Breast Cancer Patients

Oncologist Katie Deming was determined to make radiation treatment less painful.

Why Are Your Favorite Rain Boots Called 'Wellies'?

Much like sandwiches and afternoon tea, Wellingtons are a still-practical mainstay that we can thank the British aristocracy for.

Even When Women Are Saving, They’re Spending on Luxury Makeup

Getting your brows on fleek is worth the splurge.

eWilner: The App That Frames Your Pet and Food Pics Like Works Of Art

This belongs in a museum!

15 Sheer Facts About Socks, Stockings, and Hose

Post-war, there were nylon stocking riots.

Composite featuring images by Paul Smith, Jaime Hernandez, Wendy Pini, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Howard Chaykin, and John K. Snyder III.

12 Comic Book Fashion Icons of the 1980s

A handful of comics stand out now as being very much keyed into the styles of their times.

Changing Your Pajamas: The Evolution of 7 Sleepwear Trends

Simple decorum isn't the only reason nightwear fashions have changed.

8 Expert Tips for Choosing the Perfect Job Interview Outfit

Here are a few simple tips for picking out appropriate interview attire.

How Do Makeup Shades Get Their Names?

Beauty brands know that when it comes to moving products, mastering the name game is half the battle.

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New Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibit Explores the World of Fashion Tech

Exploring the relationship between man and machine in the realm of fashion.

What's the Purpose of the Teeny Pocket In a Pair of Blue Jeans?

Spoiler alert: It was not designed to hold loose change.

A Fashionable, Comfy Flotation Device You'll Actually Want to Wear

Because life jackets can't work if you don't want to wear them.

Which Laundry Rules Do You Actually Need to Follow?

Which of the washing instructions on our clothes do we really need to pay attention to? And which laundry rules were just made to be broken?

An 1862 engraving showing a skeleton gentleman at a ball asking a skeleton lady to dance, meant to represent the effect of arsenic dyes and pigments in clothing and accessories.

7 Ways Victorian Fashion Could Kill You

Whether it's poisonous dyes, pestilential fabrics, or flammable skirts, here are some reasons to be glad you're not getting dressed in 1837.

How Starter Jackets Came Unraveled

David Beckerman decided he was done peddling plaid golf pants. The 1966 University of New Haven graduate had been a salesman at a Duckster sporting goods store when he realized that the bland clothing on the racks held little interest for casual sports fa

Brush Up On These 10 Facts About Blush

From ancient Egypt to contemporary Japan, learn more about the makeup's colorful history.

The History of Leopard Print

A print originally designed to help predators blend in has gone from high-fashion to low-class, then back again.

A Collection of Free Historical Costume Patterns

This cache of historical patterns will make any seamstress swoon.

You Can Own Ripley's Futuristic Seiko Watch From Aliens

Seiko has reissued the 1983 watch with a few changes to its design.

This Futuristic Fitting Room Has an Interactive Touch-Screen Mirror

Oak Labs wants to bring clothing shopping into the 21st century.

10 Ancient Textiles That Will Blow Your Mind

These textiles laughed in the face of entropy.

Watch 100 Years of Men’s Hair Trends in One Minute

This history of facial hair is more than just fashion.

These Clothes Act as Brake Lights and Turn Signals for Bikers

This wearable tech company is creating safety gear cyclists will want to wear.

The 'Canadian Tuxedo' Can Apparently Be Traced Back to Bing Crosby

According to Levi's, their designers provided Crosby with a dressed-up denim look after he was turned away from a swanky Canadian hotel for wearing an all-jean ensemble.

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