Fashion History
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Whalebone cages? What TV shows like ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Queen Charlotte’ get wrong about corsets
A short history of the material key used in Western women’s stays from the 16th century through to the 20th century.
Sarah Bendall, The Conversation
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Today’s dark academia trend was born from these five yesteryear fashion statements
Performing intellectualism through dressing up has been the trend for centuries.
Serena Dyer, The Conversation
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From suits to mohawks, how men’s fashion has been shaped by politics of the time
For centuries, men’s fashion has been part of dynamic social change. Hairstyles, fabrics and suit styles have carried a political charge.
Peter McNeil, The Conversation
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Video: How Ray-Ban's Aviator sunglasses have remained cool with an unchanged, 80-year-old design
What was once custom-made for US fighter pilots became a rage with a successful product placement strategy in Hollywood.
Ramakrishnan M
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Video: How Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert in 1840 changed wedding fashion forever
The Empress’ unusual choice of a pure white silk-and-lace dress set the standard for the perfect bridal wear we see till today.
Ramakrishnan M
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Islamic style: How the hijab has grown into a fashion industry
Muslim spending on fashion is expected to touch $488 billion by 2019.
Faegheh Shirazi, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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From Mysore to Patiala, Indian royals coveted French craftsmanship in jewellery
India’s cultural heritage, scattered by invaders and colonial armies, is being reassembled for a global audience by a Qatari royal.
Blake Smith
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The evolution of the fashion magazine: From publications for ‘virtuous virgins’ to ‘Vogue’
Fashion magazines help us understand the culture of the time.
Rachel Brett
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Watch: How a Manipuri sport led to the creation of the modern polo shirt (not to mention the game)
No, it wasn't René Lacoste who thought it up.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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'The Tale of Thomas Burberry' is a movie trailer without a movie (because it's something else)
If it's not a movie in the making, what is it?
Rhema Mukti Baxter
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Illustrations: Indian women's fashion from the early 20th century and before
A 10-page booklet by a French illustrator provides an insight into what women's clothing looked like through the ages.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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A 1965 British video smugly traces the ‘surprising’ origins of chic cashmere to 'primitive Kashmir'
‘Srinagar – capital of Kashmir and the last place you'd expect to find on a fashion map.’
Shubhra Dixit
The Field
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final