Costumes
The National Museum of American History Collects Mariska Hargitay's Costume From 'Law & Order: SVU'
The Smithsonian museum accepted a detective suit and badge worn by the actress' character, Olivia Benson, on the long-running procedural
The Judy Garland Museum Wants to Buy Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
Officials hope to raise millions to bid on the shoes, which were missing for over a decade, at auction in December
When Hollywood Needs a Historically Accurate Outfit That Looks Just Right, It Turns to Rabbit Goody
How do filmmakers get period clothing to look the part? Inside the textile workshop where the past comes to life
Two Decades After They Were Stolen, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Returned to the Scene of the Crime. Will They Stay There?
Federal investigators have handed over the shoes to their rightful owner, who plans to sell them at auction later this year
Mr. Darcy's Famous Wet Shirt Sells for $25,000
Actor Colin Firth’s costume from the BBC's “Pride in Prejudice” doubled auction house estimates
These Festive Photos Capture How the World Celebrates Carnival, From Rome to Rio de Janeiro
See shots of “the world’s biggest party” from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Discover the Beasts of Switzerland’s Lötschental Valley
During Carnival, villagers wearing wooden masks and dressing like fearsome “tschäggättä” terrorize the streets
You Can Now Buy Princess Leia's White Gown From 'Star Wars'
Carrie Fisher wore the garment while filming the final scene of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"
You Can Buy Freddie Mercury's Handwritten Lyrics, Costumes and More
More than 1,500 items once belonging to the famed British singer are going to auction
David Bowie's 80,000-Item Archive Will Go on Display
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is building a new venue dedicated to the artist
What You Should Know About the Mardi Gras Indians
For more than a century, New Orleans' Black residents have donned Native-inspired attire to celebrate Carnival
The Ten Coolest Artifacts at the New Museum of Broadway
Peek behind the curtain of "Ziegfeld Follies," "The Lion King," "Kinky Boots" and more
The Mesoamerican Influences Behind Namor From 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
The sequel to the 2018 Marvel blockbuster features a Maya-inspired antihero played by Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta
Maurice Sendak Imagined More Than Wild Things
A new exhibition, the first of its kind since the artist's death, showcases his extensive but lesser-known body of work
There’s No Place Like Home—but What’s the Right Place for Dorothy's Dress From 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Donated to the head of Catholic University’s drama department in 1973, the garment's ownership is now at the center of a legal dispute
Gilded Age Excess Lived on at the 2022 Met Gala
Celebrities paid tribute to the era of extravagance through gold-adorned ensembles, splashy headdresses and more
Why Are Regency-Era Shows Like 'Bridgerton' So Popular?
An Austen expert and a period drama TV critic reflect on the enduring appeal of romance series set in turn-of-the-19th-century England
When Patsy Cline Broke Through as a Country Music Phenom
The recording star sported a homemade suit as spectacular as her voice
Judy Garland's Long-Lost 'Wizard of Oz' Dress Rediscovered After Decades
A lecturer at Catholic University discovered the rare costume wrapped in a trash bag in a drama department office
When Young Americans Marched for Democracy Wearing Capes
In 1880, a new generation helped decide the closest popular vote in U.S. history
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