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There are fashion coffee table books, and then there are those that serve up much more than compelling…
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"Painted Cloth: Fashion and Ritual in Colonial Latin America" opens Aug. 14 at the Blanton Museum of Art in…
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Fashion and culture have an age-old relationship, but one that could probably benefit from an overhaul.
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The notorious black squares of 2020 may be a distant memory for many, but diversity isn't a conversation that…
Gee’s Bend Quilting Comes Into Fashion, but How Are These Brand Partnerships Working for the Artisan Community?
When Gee's Bend quilting makes its way to the Met Gala — fashion is definitely paying attention.
Designers Discuss the Threatened State of LGBTQ Rights in America
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EXCLUSIVE: The Latest for Fashion of the Next Generation? Digital Upcycling
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The artist's solo museum debut, opening May 28, is a love letter to Black women and an antidote to art's…
New for Victor Glemaud? A Fashion-infused First Line of Home Goods
The designer's first foray into home channels his clean and chic aesthetic as well as his Caribbean heritage.
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