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This is about two examples of cloth-alternatives. One that went extinct. And one that’s very much alive. This story deals with... more

In the 1980s, Budapest was not quite socialist and not quite capitalist, and there was one fashion designer who thrived... more

The tricky thing about fashion is that, in order to preserve its history, you need to preserve physical garments. And,... more

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Think of this mini episode as a tiny makeover in your ears. Amy Smilovic, the founder of Tibi, has some of... more

Behind the scenes at the Costume Institute, we see how long it really takes to dress a mannequin. And learn... more

On the ten year anniversary of a horrible manufacturing disaster- a look at what has changed, what hasn’t, and the... more