The dress for life’s pleasures and poisons. Dorian Leigh in Piguet evening dress, Paris, 1949. Photograph by Richa…
Now And Then
Now & Then: The History of Turtlenecks
The pullover with a high collared neck still has a powerful allure that communicates, “I’m different.” Remember Audrey H…
Now & Then: The History of Tights
Women in the 60s were happy to say goodbye to girdles and the tyranny of stockings. It has long been assumed that the pi…
Now & Then: The History of Penny Loafers
An instant classic, whether or not you put pennies in your loafers for luck. The iconic loafer was born in Wilton, Maine…
Now & Then: The History of Go-Go Boots
Boots are an essential part of our wardrobe, but they didn’t take off as a fashion look until the 1960s & 70s.…
Now & Then: The History of Ladylike Gloves
Does the return of gloves this season require us to reconsider what “lady like” means? On July 1, 2011, Daph…
Now & Then: The History of Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans are an unlikely mainstream fashion choice that’s here to stay. Since the skinny jean’s most recent em…
Now & Then: The History of the Poet Blouse
A blouse made for male poets that today’s modern woman wears. The iconic loose fitting, full-sleeved blouse with r…