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Quant-ifying Myths: The Miniskirt and More Laura McLaws Helms Often called the “inventor of the mini skirt,” Mary Quant has also, by herself and others, been named the creator of a number of other...
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The Rise and Fall of the Hemline Index By Clara Berg Hemlines rise when the economy is good and fall when times are tough—so says the theory of the “hemline index.” This supposed correlation between...
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Myth Nº 5: The Little Black Dress By Audrey Chaney If fashion is a religion, then Chanel was its prophet. Fashion lore attributes certain modes and manners to this designer, as though she channeled the...
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Beyond Model Myths Emma Kadar-Penner Myths surrounding models and the modeling industry are common and span a spectrum of judgments. Criticisms are railed against the industry for its celebration of...
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Haute Couture or Not Couture By Ariele Elia The founders of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture established an exclusive trade union in 1868 that would come to include couture houses such as...
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The Greek Myths of Fashion: From Antiquity to the Present Cassidy Percoco Ancient Greek costume has also been an inspiration for fashion since the Renaissance. Most of the information that we have on...
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Stripped to the Bone: Myths About Corsetry By Jessica Barber The pursuit of ideal beauty in any given culture has historically involved some modification of the human body. The practice of manipulating...
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