Stories Tagged as
Fashion
The economic power of royal fashion
Nov 17, 2020
In this book excerpt, veteran style journalist Elizabeth Holmes writes about how Meghan Markle used fashion to respond to media criticism.
High fashion in Italy faces "strange," uncertain times
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Nov 3, 2020
The owner of a hand-embroidery business in Milan describes how the pandemic has affected her work and life.
In this time of comfort-at-home fashion, Crocs are having a moment
by
Erika Beras
Oct 28, 2020
The footwear brand has seen an uptick in sales during the pandemic, and has capitalized on branding collaborations.
How clothing can be a 'tool of resistance'
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 14, 2020
From the suffragette movement to the Black Panther Party and "Black Lives Matter” T-shirts worn by protesters today, social movements and clothing go hand in hand.
Can made-to-order fashion change how we shop?
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Alli Fam
and Bennett Purser
Feb 24, 2020
A slate of startups are working to make custom clothing, fast.
How synthetic fabrics became mainstream
by
Andie Corban
Nov 29, 2019
A series of very successful marketing campaigns led to our closets being dominated by fabrics like polyester and Lycra.
Crocs, yes Crocs, are cool again
by
Molly Wood
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 29, 2019
If you didn't know, now you know.
For public good, not for profit.
Sewing made easy: A fashion startup wants to simplify DIY
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Sep 12, 2019
No sewing machine? No problem, says Zoey Washington of SewSquad.
In lingerie, winds of change
by
Rose Conlon
and Kimberly Adams
Aug 23, 2019
Victoria's Secret recently hired its first openly transgender model.
Why community is at the core of Bobby Kim and the Hundreds' success
by
Daniel Shin
and Kai Ryssdal
Jun 25, 2019
Bobby Kim's new book "This is not a T-Shirt" explores how his streetwear brand the Hundreds got started and why he remains directly engaged with its community.