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Posts Tagged ‘Fashion’

Seduction at FIT

By Julianna Rose Dow • Jun 12th, 2009 • Category: The Blog

An exhibit traces the history of alluring Western dress.



Back to the Future

By Raquel Laneri • Jun 8th, 2009 • Category: The Blog

The ’80s dominated the catwalk at a recent showing of senior-thesis collections from Syracuse University’s Visual and Performing Arts program, but a few young designers looked forward instead of back.



The Real Valentina

By Julianna Rose Dow • May 13th, 2009 • Category: Culture

Parsing the myths behind the mysterious, forgotten designer.



NY Fashion Week: A Blast from the Past

By Julianna Rose Dow • Feb 25th, 2009 • Category: The Blog

If you have been following the Fashion Week coverage, which ended in New York Friday, you might feel as though you’ve been in some sort of time warp. From neon at Micheal Kors and Marc Jacobs to deconstruction at Rodarte and Ohne Title to the smart multi-functional separates at Donna Karan, the ’80s seemed to [...]



The Wasp and the Waif

By Raquel Laneri • Feb 20th, 2009 • Category: Culture

Is the corset really that bad?



Back to the Future

By Julianna Rose Dow • May 8th, 2008 • Category: The Blog

Remember when the Jetsons went back in time and met the Flintstones?
It happened in 1987, more than 20 years after both shows had moved from prime-time sitcom status to a firm position in Saturday-morning syndication. Hanna-Barbera Productions released an animated movie in which the Jetsons visited the past and accidentally sent the Flintstones (and the [...]