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A History of The Humble T-shirt
Find out why the humble t-shirt holds an important place in the annals of fashion history, despite arriving on the scene mere decades ago.

Edwardian Footwear
Women's shoes ca.1900 - 1920 reflect the Edwardian understanding of elegance. Read about what style details characterized the footwear of this period and how to recognize authentic vintage examples.

Fashion's Droop Look of 1963
The Droop look c.1963 was a short-lived fashion silhouette. Learn what characterized this 1960s fashion favorite, discover its origins, and how it was accessorized.

Michael Jackson's Costume Legacy
Michael Jackson earned a reputation as the king of showmanship — both on and off the stage, due in large part to his fashion choices. Following his death yesterday at the age of 50, we are left to ponder his costume legacy.

Mobile Millinery Museum & Costume Archive [offsite link]
A unique travelling museum that presents retrospective millinery fashion shows, "Shoe and Tell" events, costume and wedding exhibits.

Shoe Styles of the 1930s
Discover why the distinctive shoes of the "Swagger Years" (1930-1940) are popular with today's vintage costume collectors, and learn about the factors which influenced their design.

Vintage Lingerie Collectibles
Find out why vintage textile collectors are scouring flea markets and antiques malls for Granny´s girdles and other lingerie collectibles.

Women's Shoes of the early 1940s
Platform heels and "Yankee-catchers" were all the rage with shoe lovers during the Second World War. Discover how the war effort affected shoe design in North America.

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