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3 days ago

Rudi Gernreich: The man who invented the thong DW 08/19/2025

Rudi Gernreich, an Austrian-born designer in LA, rebelled against the ban on nudity by creating the thong, a piece of fabric covering only the bare minimum.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We made it our catwalk': the photos showing Black British women's Saturday night fashion through the ages

Deborah Carnegie's photography archive chronicals Black British women's Saturday night fashion from 1950 to the present, showcasing a vibrant and sacred pre-night out ritual with cultural significance.
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fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

The Extravagant Eye of Charles Frederick Worth

Charles Frederick Worth, the nineteenth-century designer widely credited as the inventor of haute couture, embodied the excesses of his time, attracting an elite clientele with extravagant gowns rich in detail.
Fashion & style
fromThe Good Life France
1 month ago

How did France become the centre of chic?! - The Good Life France

Louis XIV, known as the 'Sun King', significantly influenced fashion in France during his reign by enforcing strict rules about attire and banning textile imports.
Fashion & style
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Just Found Out Why It's Called A Tennis Bracelet, And It Is Peak Sports Drama

In 1978, Chris Evert's diamond bracelet broke during a match at the US Open, leading her to request a pause so she could retrieve it.
Fashion & style
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Is A24's Sorry, Baby the Sundance darling it's cracked up to be?

A feminist discussion covers various media, evaluating trauma narratives, historical feminist magazines, and literary representation in contemporary culture.
fromAnOther
1 month ago

The Story Behind X-girl's Infamous 90s New York Show Starring Chloe Sevigny

Angela Hill discovered rare negatives of a guerrilla fashion show from the 1990s, showcasing spontaneity and creativity in fashion history.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

V&A to host Marie Antoinette fashion exhibition

The UK's first exhibition on Marie Antoinette highlights her significant influence on fashion and style through 250 curated objects.
The exhibition showcases items directly connected to Marie Antoinette, emphasizing her legacy and contemporary relevance.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Embroidered silks to Adidas collabs: the evolution of the kimono in pictures

The term 'kimono' was historically generic for clothing, with a rich vocabulary for specific styles.
Kimonos reflect class differences in Japan's history, from aristocratic elegance to laborers' practical garments.
Fashion & style
fromstupiddope.com
2 months ago

LA MUSEUM Returns to Shibuya With a Rare Fashion Exhibition for the Public | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

LA MUSEUM is expanding public access with its new exhibition in Shibuya, Tokyo, inviting broader audiences to explore curated fashion history.
#black-dandyism
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A look at the Met Museum's exhibition on Black dandyism

The exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" explores the impact of Black dandyism on fashion and identity.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 months ago
Fashion & style

Where Black Dandies of the Harlem Renaissance Strutted Their Stuff

The Black dandy movement played a significant role in reshaping cultural identity during the Harlem Renaissance.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A look at the Met Museum's exhibition on Black dandyism

The exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" explores the impact of Black dandyism on fashion and identity.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Supreme x GOODENOUGH Spring 2025 Reignites the Roots of Streetwear | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Supreme's Spring 2025 collection with GOODENOUGH revives the legacy of streetwear, honoring its origins and cultural significance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sydney Fair antique show celebrates 100 years of art deco in pictures

"Every decade since, we've looked back to the 1920s for inspiration... you don't get the full effect of what these dresses look like until you see what they look like worn on a human body."
Fashion & style
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

The Musee des Arts Decoratifs celebrates France's 'king of fashion', who married haute couture to art

Paul Poiret revolutionized women's fashion in the early 20th century by liberating them from corsets and introducing artistic designs inspired by culture and travels.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Look east: an exhilarating weekend in London's new cultural quarter

The V&A Storehouse revolutionizes museum access by allowing visitors to engage directly with a vast collection of over 250,000 objects.
Fashion & style
fromWho What Wear
3 months ago

I'm Committed to My Jeans-7 Summer Trends I Think Look Excellent With Denim

Denim has evolved into a summer fashion staple, as designers and celebrities embrace its versatility for chic styles.
#met-gala
Fashion & style
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The 2025 Met Gala Spotlights 250 Years of Black Men's Fashion History

The Met Gala 2023 theme celebrates tailored fashion while engaging with historical representations of Black masculinity.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Fashion & style

From Lady Di wandering in a nightie' to Beyonce's family brawl: The biggest Met Gala scandals

The 2014 elevator fight between Solange and Jay-Z remains a defining moment in Met Gala history, overshadowed by speculation of infidelity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Fashion & style

Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at the Met Explores the History of Black Dandyism

The Met Gala celebrates the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," highlighting Black dandyism's historical significance through fashion.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

How the 2025 Met Gala celebrated a 'long overdue' tribute to Black style

The Met Gala's focus on honoring Black style and designers marks a significant and overdue milestone in fashion.
Fashion & style
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The 2025 Met Gala Spotlights 250 Years of Black Men's Fashion History

The Met Gala 2023 theme celebrates tailored fashion while engaging with historical representations of Black masculinity.
Fashion & style
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

From Lady Di wandering in a nightie' to Beyonce's family brawl: The biggest Met Gala scandals

The 2014 elevator fight between Solange and Jay-Z remains a defining moment in Met Gala history, overshadowed by speculation of infidelity.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at the Met Explores the History of Black Dandyism

The Met Gala celebrates the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," highlighting Black dandyism's historical significance through fashion.
#met-gala-2025
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'Tailoring Black Style': Dandyism shines at the 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala theme celebrates Black Dandyism, emphasizing fashion's role in cultural expression and identity.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Fashion & style

The History Behind the 2025 Met Gala Theme

The 2025 Met Gala honors Black Dandyism through fashion that reflects cultural history and self-expression over centuries.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'Tailoring Black Style': Dandyism shines at the 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala theme celebrates Black Dandyism, emphasizing fashion's role in cultural expression and identity.
Fashion & style
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The History Behind the 2025 Met Gala Theme

The 2025 Met Gala honors Black Dandyism through fashion that reflects cultural history and self-expression over centuries.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Levi's Heads to Japan for a High-End New Collection

"The Japanese have such skill when it comes to denim...They've got a great understanding of how to create beautiful fabrics, and an amazing capability when it comes to washing and construction."
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

An incredibly political moment' why fashion and the Met Gala are celebrating Black dandyism

Colman Domingo's rise to fame is tied to his embrace of Black dandyism in fashion and an iconic role in 'Rustin'.
fromAnOther
4 months ago

Christian Lacroix: "I Have This Utopian Idea That the Past Can Come Back"

"In 1960 my grandmother gave me a book on the history of costume. Every night I was learning, sketching, trying to understand. I was not only fascinated, I was totally obsessed."
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