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A Timeless History of the Swatch Watch
The colorful plastic watches did more than start a fashion trend in the 1980s. They helped rescue the Swiss watch industry from collapse.
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Vans Is Launching a Frida Kahlo Collection
Footwear fanatics and art enthusiasts rejoice: Vans is releasing a line of Frida Kahlo shoes, on sale June 29.
The Reason Sneakers Have an Extra Set of Holes
Don't ignore the extra holes above the laces of your sneakers—you can use them to create a "heel lock" and avoid blisters.
The Next Fashion Trend? Clothes You Hardly Need to Wash
Odor-resistant clothing needs fewer washings and could help reduce water consumption. But will consumers accept it?
The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence of the Fanny Pack
Despite being the butt of jokes, the fanny pack has been around for thousands of years, and will likely be around for thousands more.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Designs Are Now Available as Bags, Phone Cases, and More
Scarves, ties, bags, and phone cases printed with Frank Lloyd Wright's patterns are available in this new collection from VIDA and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
A Fad to Dye For: The Brief Life of Hypercolor Clothing
The novelty shirts, shorts, and pants were one of the hottest clothing items of 1991, with a special dye that changed color in response to temperature changes. Before long, Hypercolor proved to be too popular for its own good.
This Portable Gadget Washes Delicate Clothing Without Detergent
The WASHWOW eliminates 99.98 percent of bacteria from clothes, and it does so without deforming them or making their colors fade.
David Tennant’s Doctor Who Converse Sneakers Are Going Up for Auction
You may never get the chance to own a working TARDIS, but you can buy the cream-colored Converse sneakers favored by Tenth Doctor David Tennant.
Reebok is Re-Releasing Its Alien Stompers for Alien Day
The mid-top sneakers are meant to be the footwear that would have been issued by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation in the Alien film franchise.
Vans Is Launching a Harry Potter-Themed Collection of Sneakers and Apparel
The collection is bound to be magical, but Vans is keeping pretty tight-lipped about the details. Here's what we know so far.
20 Secrets from the Game of Thrones Costume Department
From Jon Snow’s heavy cloaks to Daenerys Targaryen's fur coat that seemed perfectly suited to riding a dragon, what your favorite character is wearing says a lot about their power position.
Why You Should Never Throw Your Old Clothes in the Trash
Americans put millions of tons of unwanted clothes in landfills every year. There are better ways to dispose of those old jeans and other used clothing.
11 Fun Facts About Barbie
Barbie has been a cultural icon since she hit runway—er, toy aisles—60 years ago. Now, Mattel is going all out to celebrate her diamond jubilee.
Do Vans Sneakers Always Land Facing Up? The Internet Wants to Know
Viral videos show Vans shoes consistently landing with the sole facing down and the laces facing up. Now people are testing out the Vans challenge for themselves.
What's the Difference Between a Button-Up and a Button-Down Shirt?
You'd be forgiven for thinking the two terms are interchangeable, but they actually refer to two different styles of shirt.
The Pope's Swiss Guards Are Now Outfitted in 3D-Printed Helmets
The Vatican's Swiss Guard has worn the same metal helmets since the 1500s. Now, after centuries of neck pain and burns from the Sun, they've switched to 3D-printed plastic.
These Rugrats Sneakers Will Bring Out Your Inner '90s Kid
Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Reptar, and other characters from the Nickelodeon show all make appearances on Champ's and Fila's new line of Rugrats-branded footwear.
Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld’s Beloved Cat, Will Inherit Part of the Late Designer’s Fortune
Choupette has led a life of luxury, thanks to her two personal maids, chef, and bodyguard. And she just got a little richer.
A Designer Turned Her Grandparents's World War II-Era Love Letters Into Jewelry
Instead of safekeeping her grandparents’s old love letters in a ribbon-tied shoebox, Meghan Coomes turns them into heirloom accessories.
15 Things You Didn't Know About Coco Chanel
Mademoiselle Coco Chanel built one of the most iconic brands in the world—and a LBD with a spritz of Chanel No. 5 is still considered fashion <em>du jour</em>.
