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(Encyclopedia) fashion, in dress, the prevailing mode affecting modifications in costume. Styles in Asia have been characterized by freedom from change, and ancient Greek and Roman dress preserved…

Brewer's: Fashion

[fash'-un. ] In a fashion or after a fashion. “In a sort of a way;” as, “he spoke French in a fashion” (i.e. very badly). (“French of Stratford atte Bowe.”) Source: Dictionary of Phrase…

Fashions & Costumes

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Fashions & Costumes What did people wear in earlier times? What were latest fashions in a particular decade? What are the traditional…

Takada, Kenzo

(Encyclopedia) Takada, Kenzo, 1939–2020, Japanese fashion designer, the first Japanese designer to win international acclaim. In 1965 he moved to Paris, where he sold sketches to French fashion…

Prada, Miuccia

(Encyclopedia) Prada, Miuccia, 1949–, Italian fashion designer, b. Milan as Maria Bianchi. She studied political science (Ph.D. Univ. of Milan, 1973) and then studied and performed mime at Milan's…

Vreeland, Diana

(Encyclopedia) Vreeland, Diana, 1906–89, American fashion editor and consultant, b. Paris as Diana Dalziel. In 1937, she joined Harper's Bazaar, becoming fashion editor in 1939. In 1963, she moved to…

Biographies: Fashion Designers

Fashion DesignersPeople in the NewsRecent ObituariesBiographies by CategoryAdrian, Gilbert, fashion designer Armani, Giorgio, fashion designer Ashley, Laura, fashion designer and manufacturer…

Brewer's: Fashion of Speech

(A). “Facon de parler” (q.v.); “Ratio loquendi!” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Fast GirlFashion A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T…

Fashion & Costume History

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Fashions & Costumes History of Clothing & Fashion Sites Timeline of Costume History Images The Costume Gallery The History of…

Fashion & Costume Resources

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Fashions & Costumes Costumes Around the World—Traditional & Ethnic Dress These two sites have hundreds of links to…