In the 18th century, women carried around pineapple-shaped purses as a status symbol, as a political statement, and, frankly, because... more

Some years, Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers are so popular that their sales figures are in the millions. Other years, the sunglasses are... more

Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 runway show, Plato's Atlantis, is one of the most famous runway collections of all time. Despite being... more

In the 1850s, a crew of American women began wearing pantalettes to indicate themselves as forward-thinking ‘New Women.’ How did... more

Want to make a splash in the summer of 1946? Wear a bikini! Better yet, tell the whole beach about... more

Today we get into some of the biggest sleeves of all time: the 1830s puff sleeves. But today’s fashion history... more

In 1966 Yves Saint Laurent designed the first couture women's tuxedo: Le Smoking. Today we get into the significance of... more

We are so back! And so are weddings. In 1953, Ann Lowe made a wedding dress for Jackie Kennedy’s highly... more

In 1940s America, girls started going to college and wearing oversized cardigans. But across the pond, feminine twin sets take... more

Today we dispel The Big Corset Lie. For several hundred years, corsets were a part of women's daily wardrobes through... more

When American soldiers were deployed abroad during WWII they sent their lovers home sweetheart souvenir sets. Despite being quite rare,... more

Denim is at the core of the Americana mythology. Why is the fabric's history so intertwined with our culture? Today... more

Hair bows have been worn since at least the 17th century. Throughout time, they were an accessory for all genders... more

Miuccia Prada's 1999 Fall Winter collection is everywhere today. Why is this season -- known primarily as a collector's collection... more

In 1948, Claire McCardell designed the first pair of ballet flats marketed to a fashionable non-ballerina audience. The structure of... more

In 1993, Kate Moss sported a Liza Bruce naked dress that immediately became iconic. But before the young starlet stepped... more