Women behind the wigs describe engaging in a profession that is part artisan, part therapist, part entrepreneur, and part ...

Most professional tailors are described by a lot of people as persons with little or very low loyalty. For an extra five thousand ...

The scene outside fashion shows is often crazier than inside. Those out the front weigh in on how the scene has evolved over ...

These five retired ladies will do alterations and repairs for free from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday. They call themselves the “Merry Menders.” ...

Before you donate or throw away those old clothes, try these amazing DIY projects that can turn tees, sweaters, and more into beautiful home decor.

One of the most enduring images from Ireland’s inaugural Fashion Week last October came courtesy of designer Sasha Donnellan and her interpretation of the classic Aran knit: a traditional piece, ...

ESSENCE dives into the archives to trace the creative evolution and lasting impact of Ann Lowe.

Along with her family and a 2000-strong community of karigars, Khanna has been giving centuries-old crafts a contemporary twist. Now, she’s building a whole new universe beyond couture ...

On a final, tiny note of levity, 10-year-old Max Alexander made Guinness World Record history as the youngest designer to show at Paris Fashion Week. The California-born wunderkind presented his ...

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost ...

You know you have good fashion sense when your outfit looks straight out of a Pinterest board. Whether it’s the annual return ...