A Statement in Silk and Wool: The Sapeurs of the Congo

A Cardinal, A Queen, and A Con: The Affair of the Necklace

Rethinking the Flow: Unpacking Menstrual Wear

Welcome to History Unhemmed!

Fashioning Womanhood in Modern China: The Qipao or Cheongsam (PART I)

Spotted and Spot On: The History of the Polka Dot

The Glamorous, Gritty, and Groundbreaking Life of April Ashley

A Bit of a Stretch: The Rise of the Elastic Waistband

Hell for Leather: A Short and (Mostly) Factual History of Human Skin as a Textile

Cones of Shame: Capirotes, Corozas, Dunce Caps, and Hoods

Clothed in the Vapors of Dawn: The Rise and Fall of Dhaka Muslin

Imagining Ourselves: The History of the Fashion Doll (PART 3)

Plastic Princesses: The History of the Fashion Doll (PART 2)

From Palaces to Playthings:
The History of the Fashion Doll (PART 1)

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 and Its Lasting Legacy

The Star Spangled Legacy of Nudie Cohn and Manuel Cuevas

Dressing The Social Register: The Almost Secret Life of Ann Lowe

Masked Mayhem: Mardi Gras Costumes in New Orleans (PARTIE 2)

Race, Religion, and Revelry: Mardi Gras Costumes in New Orleans (PARTIE 1)

Undressed for Success: Red Underwear for a Happy New Year