The University of Virginia’s Historic Clothing Collection, hosted by the Department of Drama, includes a multitude of ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. In 1859, Melburnians looking for an exciting night out could go to a pub to watch “ratting”. Live rats were released to be killed by a ...

For spring, many designers subverted pretty, feminine tropes and gave us new clothes that feel wildly rebellious.

It’s a tough time to dress like a princess. Go for pouf sleeves and suddenly your belief in free will suddenly goes poof. At least, it does in social media, where a tribe of Airwrapped “trad wives” ...

In 1859, Melburnians looking for an exciting night out could go to a pub to watch “ratting”. Live rats were released to be killed by a dog as crowds watched and bets were laid in the backyard of the ...

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The dustbin theme was created by American fashion designer Jeremy Scott for his ready to wear Spring-Summer 2008 collection, while the gaping mouths of giant vacuum cleaner tubes dangling menacingly ...

In the UK, panto is a beloved Christmas tradition. When watching a pantomime show, it’s easy to spot the ‘dame’ — an older female character often sharing puns and lewd jokes with the audience. It’s ...

In 1797 the “petticoat band” showed up to vote for the New Jersey state legislature, but only on a technicality. Their impact sent lawmakers into a scramble to shut them out. POLLS APARTHoward Pyle’s ...