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How Metallic Fabric Directs the Eye Across a Performance Look

How Metallic Fabric Directs the Eye Across a Performance Look

From pop stars to athletes, metallic fabrics do more than just dazzle—they are a key tool for directing the audience's eye. Here's how.
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The Sleeve Pitch Explains Why Some Jackets Crease Even in the Correct Size

The Sleeve Pitch Explains Why Some Jackets Crease Even in the Correct Size

Discover why even the right size jacket can have wrinkled sleeves and learn what 'sleeve pitch' is and how it affects the fit of your clothes.
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Stage Costume vs Red-Carpet Gown: What Changes in the Construction?

Stage Costume vs Red-Carpet Gown: What Changes in the Construction?

A stage costume and a red-carpet gown might look similar, but their construction tells two very different stories of purpose, durability, and design.
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Why a Curved Hem Behaves Differently from a Straight Hem Under Layers

Why a Curved Hem Behaves Differently from a Straight Hem Under Layers

Ever wonder why some shirts layer perfectly while others bunch up? We explain the difference a curved versus a straight hem makes for your style.
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How Pocket Placement Changes the Apparent Width of the Hips

How Pocket Placement Changes the Apparent Width of the Hips

Learn how the size, placement, angle, and details of your pants' pockets can create optical illusions that make hips appear wider or slimmer.
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New Cast Members Join West End's 'The Phantom of the Opera' Following 40th Anniversary

New Cast Members Join West End's 'The Phantom of the Opera' Following 40th Anniversary

New Cast Members Join West End's 'The Phantom of the Opera' Following 40th Anniversary
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The Practical Origin of the Storm Flap on a Trench Coat

The Practical Origin of the Storm Flap on a Trench Coat

Ever wonder about the flaps and straps on a trench coat? Uncover the practical, military-driven history behind the iconic storm flap and other features.
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Kelsey Grammer's High School Years at Pine Crest School Shaped His Path to Juilliard

Kelsey Grammer's High School Years at Pine Crest School Shaped His Path to Juilliard

Kelsey Grammer's High School Years at Pine Crest School Shaped His Path to Juilliard
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What Pattern Cutters Change When a Brand Moves a Jacket from Runway to Retail

What Pattern Cutters Change When a Brand Moves a Jacket from Runway to Retail

Ever wonder how a dramatic runway jacket becomes wearable? Discover the key changes pattern cutters make to fit, fabric, and construction.
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The Origin of the Gurkha Waistband and Why Fashion Keeps Revisiting It

The Origin of the Gurkha Waistband and Why Fashion Keeps Revisiting It

Discover the military origins of the Gurkha waistband, from 19th-century Nepal to modern menswear, and why this unique style endures.
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A Coat's Button Stance Quietly Changes the Apparent Length of the Torso

A Coat's Button Stance Quietly Changes the Apparent Length of the Torso

Learn how the placement of buttons on your coat, known as button stance, can visually alter your proportions by making your torso appear longer or shorter.
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PHOTO ESSAY: Greek theater production seeks to show that art has no age

PHOTO ESSAY: Greek theater production seeks to show that art has no age

Seniors in Athens proved art has no age through a sold-out Greek National Opera production celebrating life and memory.