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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A Brief History of Anthropologie

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On Trend: Animal Prints

Animal prints are a huge trend right now for Spring/Summer 2015. It’s a fun and simple way to make a bold statement! Leopard and snakeskin

Professional Look by Topshop

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Best Street Fashion: Oakland

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Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

No matter where you’re spending Thanksgiving, the dilemma is all the same when it comes to picking out the perfect outfit. On one hand, you’re

The Ultimate Denim Shop

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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

History in Fashion: Skirts

The original idea of a modern skirt was born during the 15th century form the gotic sukiene, which split into two elements : the corset

Editors’ Picks: Summer Jumpsuit

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5 Style Habits for the Professional

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The History of American Footwear

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What to Wear to a BBQ

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