Fashion History

Princess Margaret (1930–2002), the younger daughter of King George VI, became an international style icon in the 1950s and 1960s. Her association with Christian Dior epitomize...

Charles James (1906–1978) was a British-born, America-based couturier celebrated for rigorous engineering, sculptural silhouettes, and exacting finishes. Operating from the 19...

Rosalynn Carter’s inaugural gown from January 20, 1977, is studied as much for its symbolic clarity as its construction: a white, high-necked, floor-length silk chiffon gown b...

Diana's wedding dress worn on 29 July 1981 remains one of the most iconic ensembles in modern history. Created for her marriage to Prince Charles at St Paul's Cathedral, the dre...

The 2001 Met Gala, titled " Fabulous! " and benefiting the Costume Institute, presented fashion as both retrospective and forward-looking exploration. Held on May 1, 2001, it ex...

Jacqueline Kennedy’s inauguration dress on January 20, 1961 is remembered as a defining moment in fashion and presidential history. Designed by Ethel Frankau of Bergdorf’s i...

Grammy award dresses occupy a distinct space in fashion history, merging high-stakes red-carpet design with performative storytelling. Unlike one-off celebrity looks, Grammy out...