Articles filed under Fashion
-
In search of natural hues? A garden 'to dye for'Jul 18, 2014 5:30 am - Homegrown botanical dyes are in, part of today's shift toward more natural and organic living. And you don't need a degree in chemistry to create your own hues for scarv...
-
Cork. It's not just for wine and bulletin boardsJul 15, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - Cork. It's not just for wine stoppers and bulletin boards anymore. Embraced by some progressive furniture makers decades ago and a staple in housewares, cork ...
-
Exhibit features wedding fashions from 1800s to todayJul 09, 2014 5:45 am - DENTON, Texas - Wedding dresses from the 19th century to the present day are featured in a new exhibit in Texas showcasing the changing styles of American brides. That i...
-
World Cup fandom that's beyond rose-colored glassesJul 01, 2014 4:30 am - The success and hopes for the U.S. soccer team have Americans seeing the World Cup through new eyes this time around. But will any fans see today's match against Belgium...
-
Textiles convey emotions, complexity of Civil WarJun 28, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - An exhibit of quilts, clothing, uniforms and other Civil War-era textiles reveals a complicated and heart-wrenching time. "Each rip and stain in the clothing...
-
Vuitton VIPs boil, Miyake make attire from bananasJun 27, 2014 5:45 am - PARIS - Louis Vuitton boiled guests in a sweltering greenhouse. Rick Owens caked models in chalk paint, while Issey Miyake made clothes from bananas. Such was Thursday, ...
-
Garment Extravaganza deadline:Jun 27, 2014 1:01 am - The Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair is seeking entries for the Garment Extravaganza, Aug. 1-3, in the Expo Center at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake. Entries must b...
-
Chunky slides and white shirts made new for summerJun 25, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - What's hot for summer? Chunky slides, wide pants and white shirts reinvented. The season, it seems, isn't cluttered with neons and bright prints in apparel, s...
-
Prada classics recall '70s with topstitched denimJun 24, 2014 5:45 am - MILAN - Miuccia Prada apparently does what many of us do when searching for fashion inspiration: She fishes the back of her closet. "You pick something that is old-fash...
-
Fashion museum exhibit looks closely at lingerieJun 21, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has put the focus on lingerie and ladie...