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

· May 20, 2023 · 11:30 pm

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

· Sep 27, 2021 · 05:30 pm

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

· May 17, 2018 · 11:30 pm

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

· Feb 02, 2018 · 08:45 am

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

· Nov 01, 2017 · 04:32 pm

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

· Jun 19, 2017 · 11:30 pm

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

· Apr 25, 2017 · 03:30 pm

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

· Apr 01, 2017 · 08:30 pm

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

· Mar 24, 2017 · 01:00 pm

'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

· Nov 04, 2016 · 07:00 pm

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

· Jul 17, 2016 · 11:30 am

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

· May 20, 2016 · 11:00 am