High heels, a symbol of elegance and status, have undertaken an exquisite journey through the annals of fashion history. Their story is as intricate as their designs, reflecting societal values, ...

The 16th century social circles of Italy would be shocked at the way clothes are made today. Over the years, ... And according to the European Clothing Action Plan 2015, ...

Lady Gaga's cerulean blue hairstyle at the Golden Globes was inspired by 16th century European aristocracy. By Rachel Marlowe When it comes to bold fashion and beauty statements, Lady Gaga has ...

Hanß is one of the first historians to pursue in detail the question of how hairstyles mattered in 16th- and 17th-century Germany, the heartland of the Reformation’s upheavals.

The fashion for veiling (el tapado) emerged in Spain in the 16th century.While some women wore masks in court, the more prevalent fashion was to use a dark mantle to cover the head and body.

While monarchies reigned in 16th-century Europe, painters and dramatists began portraying the middle-class home with unusual “seriousness and sympathy,” says Richard Helgerson, a professor of ...