FASHION

13 Facts About 18th Century French Fashion

This Sweater Is Also a Physical Therapist

Cozy.

15 Fragrances Inspired by Literature

A Brief History of Princess Leia’s Buns

George Lucas claims that Princess Leia's iconic buns are from turn-of-the-century Mexico, but our investigation into the matter tells a different story.

7 Strange Historical Fashion Trends

Hundred-Year-Old Fashion Fad: The Hobble Skirt

Hobble skirts ruffled feathers and even changed mass transit—the entrances to street cars and trains were dropped to accommodate tight-skirted passengers. But their reign didn't last long.

15 Delightful Obsolete Garments Fashion Should Bring Back

Your wardrobe already has plenty of shirts, sneakers, and jeans in it. What you really need is for a sharp pair of spats to come back into style.

11 Fashion Trends of World War I

Lucy Adlington examines the story of women during the first World War as told by their wardrobes.

13 Bold Fashion Predictions from 1893

Were these illustrations meant to be true predictions or just satire? We'll never know—but at least we can enjoy them.

How to Look Like a Proper Victorian Lady in 11 Easy Steps

Earlier this month, we showed 21st-century lads how to gentrify their wardrobes Victorian-style. Today, it’s the fairer sex’s turn. So ladies, if you’d like to shake things up with a bit of old-fashioned elegance, here are 11 handy tips.

How to Look Like a Victorian Gentleman in 11 Easy Steps

Trying to add a bit of class to your 21st-century fashion sense? Here are some dandy pointers from Britain’s Victorian period

5 Easy Tips for Better Hair (From the Early 1900s)

Pour cyanide on your scalp—and other tried-and-true pointers from the turn of the last century

11 Fashions the Kids Were Wearing Back in 1993

From flannel shirts to second-skin dresses, pop culture (still) set the fashion trends two decades ago.

15 Fantastic Custom Made Lunch Boxes

Summer has officially ended, which means all the youngsters are headed back to school, new lunch boxes in hand. If you’re looking for a cool new lunch box for your kiddo or for yourself, here are some of the coolest custom lunchboxes and bags around.

The Strange Origins of 5 Iconic Fashions

Many of the basic fashions we take for granted today were popularized by people who were just a little bit bonkers.

A Brief History of Men's Underwear

It's taken thousands of years to perfect the boxers or briefs that you're wearing right now. Here's a brief and incomplete look at the history of men's underwear.

Snail Facials: Japan's Slimy New Beauty Trend

Although dermatologists question its effectiveness, snail mucus contains hyaluronic acid and proteoglycans, which are used in cosmetics.

11 More Geeky Engagement and Wedding Rings

30 Vintage Photos of People Having Fun at the Beach

While some people celebrate summer with pool parties and backyard barbecues, others associate summertime with the cool waves and warm sand found only at the beach.

11 Geeky Bras

Why is this Style of Facial Hair Called Sideburns?

Despite the fact that this particular facial hair style had been around since at least 100 BC (one of the earliest known depictions is a mosaic of Alexander the Great), sideburns were named after a specific man in the late 19th century.

13 Balloon Sculptures That Let Your Imagination Float Away

It’s easy to think of balloon twisters as nothing more than children’s entertainers ready to make hats, swords and animals at a moment’s notice, but balloon art can also be incredibly complex. Here are a few of the most impressive balloon sculptures ever

20 Artistic Takes on Disney Princesses

Fans of Brave's heroine, Merida, have been up in arms the last week over a Disney redesign that left the princess looking skinnier, sexier, and more in line with the rest of the company’s animated princesses. Here are some other ways the Disney princess

11 Geeky Engagement Ring Boxes

While the most important part of an engagement proposal is the love shared between the couple, the ring is also pretty important, and if you’re going to give someone something that special, you might as well put it in a great box. These engagement ring bo

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