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Fashion and Textiles History

Newest Articles in the Fashion and Textiles History category:

The Dior New Look
by Lucy Natek
Needles to say, World War II did nothing to contribute to the development of fashion: fabric had to be rationed, Europe was in turmoil, and dressing the part was probably not the first thing on any-body's agenda. It was in spring 1947, when... Read more...
Brief Intro to Haute Couture (videos)
by Annie Jackson
I stumbled upon this series of videos from the old Expert Village yesterday and I wanted to share them with you.The designer, Lauren Bradley, gives a brief explanation of haute couture covering all aspects from body type to purchasing to haute... Read more...

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