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In the 1940s, Women Wore Wedding Dresses Made Out of Their Husband's WWII Parachutes
The romantic gesture was a tribute to the heroism of their husbands-to-be who served in World War II.
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The Bug the World Fought Over
The Cochineal insect creates a red dye so incredible, Europe nearly went to war over it.
20 Fabulous Facts About The Devil Wears Prada—That’s All!
'The Devil Wears Prada' proved that Anne Hathaway’s range extended beyond fairy tale princesses, established Meryl Streep as one of cinema's all-time greatest villains, and taught us all the difference between blue and cerulean.
Save Up to 60 Percent on Reusable Masks and Bags During Baggu’s Sample Sale
The reusable bag brand Baggu is currently running a sample sale filled with masks, bags, clothing, and purses for 60 percent off.
The Best Way to Fix a Broken Zipper
If your zipper is stuck or coming off track, you can fix it easily using items you likely already have at home.
7 Pieces of Animal-Inspired Jewelry From the American Museum of Natural History's Halls of Gems and Minerals
When the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals reopen at the American Museum of Natural History on June 12, they will feature a new exhibit of animal-inspired jewelry.
A Wrinkle-Free History of Iron-On Transfers for T-Shirts
The colorful, fun, and sometimes lurid decals were all the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. They also gave kids a chance to play with a hot iron.
Travel the Galaxy in These Adorable Baby Yoda Sneakers
You can now sport The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda (a.k.a The Child, a.k.a. Grogu) as a pair of adorable green sneakers.
Royal Event: Princess Diana’s Wedding Dress to Go On Display at Kensington Palace
Princess Diana's famous royal wedding dress—with its 25-foot train and 10,000 pearls—isn't often seen by the public, but a new exhibition at Kensington Palace promises to change that.
Got Some Old Socks? A Colorado Company Wants to Turn Them Into Cozy Dog Beds
Colorado-based Smartwool is trying to cut down on textile waste by accepting busted socks and recycling them into dog beds.
The Reason Dresses and Jeans Have Fake Pockets
The illusion of a pocket has a lot to do with gender biases, fitting rooms, and the habits of the fashion industry.
The Simple Way to Untangle Jewelry Chains
You can make untangling stubborn necklace chain knots a little easier using a couple of items you may already have at home.
Coat vs. Jacket: What’s the Difference?
Though not everyone recognizes the technical difference between coats and jackets, Lands’ End definitely does.
7 Facts About the Real J. Peterman and His Mail Order Clothing Catalog
Yes, J. Peterman is a real mail order catalog magnate. And yes, he's real-life friends with the not-so-real Peterman.
When Tom Cruise Saved the Ray-Ban Brand
Tom Cruise's charisma helped salvage an iconic-but-dying pair of sunglasses. Two of them, actually. (Cue maniacal laughter.)
Blue Staid ’Dos: How Blue Became Old Ladies’ Hair Color of Choice
Platinum blonde locks were first popularized by Jean Harlow, but older women quickly co-opted the trend.
11 Fun Face Masks That Show Off Your Love of Books
We have compiled 11 book-themed face masks showing off banned books, library cards, and famous characters like Mr. Darcy.
When America Was Besotted With the Bedazzler
The Bedazzler—a rhinestone-stamping arts and crafts tool—promised to turn plain pairs of jeans into designer duds. If you squinted.
The Surprising Origins of 9 Jean Trends
From high-waisted denim and ultra-wide legs to extreme cut-outs and double denim, jeans have seen their fair share of dubious trends (and outright fashion disasters). Here are nine (sometimes embarrassing) demin trends and where they came from.
A Wide Difference: When Shoulder Pads Reshaped the 1980s
The foam fashion accessory widened female frames in the go-go '80s, but its critics charged it was much ado about stuffing.
The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Electronics, Clothing, Kitchen Products, and More
This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, check out the best deals on the internet from places like Moosejaw, iRobot, and more.
The Thoughtful Reason Behind Queen Elizabeth II's Bright Wardrobe
Bright colors have become part of Queen Elizabeth II's signature style, but they're more than an aesthetic preference.
Bremont's New Stephen Hawking Watch Contains Pieces of the Late Scientist's Desk
Keep Stephen Hawking's memory alive with a watch made from pieces of his beloved desk, with proceeds supporting The Stephen Hawking Foundation.
Old Navy Will Pay Its Employees to Work the Polls in November
Old Navy is motivating its more than 50,000 employees to come out in force for Election Day on November 3.