The most famous dolls in fashion were made for a French exhibition called “Théâtre de la Mode.” The dolls were 27.5 inches tall, their bodies hauntingly made of wire and their heads ghostly, sculpted ...

“Girls would learn to take care of the dolls, they would sew for them, and do all the things for them that would be their role in the future,” said Kristina Haugland, the Le Vine Associate Curator of ...

Throughout the Victorian era of the 1800s, women’s fashion dictated they be seen in public wearing a long dress, usually down to their ankles. This meant transportation could be difficult with the ...

It was a performance of contrasts. Head held high, hand on the railing, Stowe artist and educator Polly Motley surveyed the marble staircase, reached for a tread with her foot and hovered elegantly ...

In today’s video, I’m taking on the challenge of creating a Victorian lady’s pinstripe waistcoat—a stylish and sophisticated piece from the 19th century! Follow along as I meticulously sew and tailor ...

Cheyney McKnight explores the rich history of Black women’s dress, blending Afro-Victorian fashion with modern style. Donald Trump blasts $30 billion Iran nuclear deal report: "hoax" ‘MASH' Cast ...

When Deneice and John Leigh took a dream trip to Japan 10 years ago, they didn't know their love of everything Japanese would create a cultural phenomenon. The annual Anime Matsuri convention, which ...

Here’s a device to add to your steampunk fiction: the chatelaine, a popular accessory from the 19th century. Part practicality, part fashion accessory, the chatelaine was the perfect way for women on ...

Every dress tells a story, but in the case of Namibia’s Herero dress, it’s a 100-year-old tale of genocide, oppression, resilience, and — hopefully — redemption. In the early 20th century, 80% of the ...