How the Couture Pattern Museum Preserves Artifacts That First Democratized Fashion

The Couture Pattern Museum in Santa Barbara, Calif., is dedicated to paper sewing patterns licensed for home sewers by golden age couturiers Givenchy, Patou, Lanvin, Madame Gres and more — and to digitizing the fashion blueprints piece by piece.

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Denim: Fashion’s Frontier Exhibit

Denim’s been around for 175 years—which, as far as fashions go, is a long time—and it’s endured various iterations throughout that period. The Museum at

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Behind the Brand: A.P.C.

Known for it’s minimalist designs and timeless aesthetic, founded by Mr Jean Touitou in 1987, A.P.C. (which stands for Atelier de Production et de Création)

Be Bright, Wear White!

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Gift Guide: For the Beauty Lover

For that family member who loves experimenting with beauty products, this gift guide is on point for her. From perfect brow sculpting to make-up necessities

On Trend: Spring Bags

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How to Wear Earth Toned Workwear

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Behind the Brand: Oliver Peoples

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Editors’ Picks: Summer Jumpsuit

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The History of Sequins

The origins of the word sequin technically means ‘coin’ or ‘the mint’. We scoured the web to trace back the evolution of fashion’s shiniest embellishment.

Sunglasses: Shop By Face Shape

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The Future is Sporty

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The History of American Footwear

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Weekend Closet: Pretty Pastels!

Tommy Hilfiger Women’s Naree Two Piece Flats from Macy’s, $69- Trendy, yet chic. The Naree two-piece flats by Tommy Hilfiger fit in just about everywhere.

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