Eliza Vincz in the 18th-century style robe à la française that got her denied entry to the Metropolitan Museum. (photo courtesy Eliza Vincz) If it’s not the night of the Met Gala, guests in elaborate ...

Living historian Jennifer Roy will dress, and undress herself, in reproduction 18th century garments during a presentation on the 18th century woman from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

It may look like an exhibit at the Costume Institute but Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchagrave's collection of period costumes at Hillwood Estate, transcends the bounds of fashion. At Pret-a-Papier, ...

Clothing is communication; it's a language we unconsciously absorb. And as with any language, the finer points bring the vocabulary together. When Janelle Monae walked the red carpet at the Oscars, we ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Clothing in colonial America was extremely expensive due to the high prices of fabric. As a ...

Life-Sized Waist Length Portrait of a Young Society Bride in Magnificent Gown and Headdress, her left hand grasping a lace muffler, displaying her new wedding ring, 18th Century Oil on canvas ...

Clothing in colonial America was extremely expensive due to the high prices of fabric. As a consequence, most ordinary folks could only afford a couple of complete outfits. Working people – men and ...