Every thread of Chicano fashion weaves together complex histories tied to race and class into the garment. (Montecruz Foto / Flickr) Clothing is far more than the fabric it is made from. Clothing ...

As a youngster, Teresa Knutson dreamed of becoming a fashion designer but discovered her talents actually lay in constructing clothing and then later in curating historical fashion. “When I was a ...

Most people put on their outfits every day without questioning the history of clothing as they do it. You're clearly not one of these people, since you've landed on this page! Here's a list of things ...

Introduction. The origins and significance of Catholic clothing in America -- 1. The clothes make the man : clerical and liturgical garmenture, 1830s-1930s -- 2. Women religious on American soil : ...

Katie Gaudreau is passionate about history, including the history of clothing, fabrics and culture, and is happiest teaching students, both young and old, through historical lectures, classes and ...