The museum’s annual Costume Institute show, housed in a new exhibition space, pairs garments with works of art from its collection to illuminate the far-reaching relationship between style and the ...

This year\u2019s Met Gala, themed \u2018Costume Art,\u2019 blurred the lines between high fashion and wearable reality, proving that the most memorable looks aren\u2019t just for the red carpet. With ...

The Met Costume Institute has announced its 2026 exhibition and Met Gala theme, “Costume Art,” which is both a call to recognize fashion as a central expression in art and a celebration of the ...

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, even when they're faux. Marilyn Monroe dripping in gems in the new book "Costume Jewelry," by Carol Woolton. Courtesy of Taschen. “These jewels were not created to ...

A new history by Carol Woolton describes how designs rendered in inexpensive materials became a popular accessory genre. By Chantel Tattoli Since a close friend pinned a Trifari brooch on her in the ...

Gorgeous collectible vintage costume jewelry can add a wow factor to any outfit. Not only are the pieces beautiful, but they're more affordable than their fine jewelry counterparts. What's more, some ...

It's never too late to start building wealth, and there is no shortage of strategies to get the job done. One way to accomplish your goal is to hit estate sales, thrift stores, and flea markets to ...