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“Mannequin Parade”—The First Fashion Models
Posted on August 23, 2013Today the idea of fashion modeling is a part the general cultural consciousness, with many famous icons and a reality television show. In the early 1900s, however, it was a […] -
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Handbags: The Making of a Museum
Posted on August 31, 2012Handbags: The Making of a Museum will cause much excitement among those who treasure these coveted objects, but as the author and curator Judith Clark explores, the history of the handbag […] -
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100 Shoes Fashion Week Giveaway Contest
Posted on September 8, 2011Following last year’s publication of 100 Dresses, the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art will soon publish 100 Shoes, an exclusive look at one hundred fabulous shoes from […]