By creating a costume that can be taken off, even a ‘naked’ one, costume designers help create an important separation between the role and the actor.
- Honorary Research Fellow, School of Design, University of Technology Sydney
Costume designer Jacqueline Durran draws on 500 years of fashion to create a totally new visual world.
Superstar Taylor Swift has entered her showgirl era. But what does the new persona say about her, and why has she harnessed this image now?
From the outset, even Crocs’ co-founders considered them ugly. But Gen Z are making the shoes their own.
Stuttgart flies under the radar as a tourist destination but it is a treasure trove of Expressionist art and works that exemplify post-war modernity.
The enduring popularity of knitting lies in its practicality, portability and mental health benefits. As the mercury drops and we head outside for bracing walks, it’s time to knit a woollen scarf.
As hospitals face a global shortage of personal protective equipment, crafting communities are once again stepping up to the plate.
Thousands of people in Australia and around the world have rallied to knit and crochet comfort items for wildlife. Their efforts are the latest in a long history of crafting for a cause.
The meeting of canvas and rubber that began in the 1830s still inspires crowds to queue for the latest pair. Sneakers are now big business and high fashion.
Sewers with attitude are tackling fast fashion one stitch at a time.
Embroidery - often seen as women’s work - was a common form of therapy for troops wounded in the first world war. One soldier, Albert Biggs, learned to sew with his left hand after his right arm was badly injured.
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