Recent exhibits of Art Deco design at major U.S. museums have refocused popular attention on the artistic creations of the twenties. Here is a spectacular review of Art Deco fashion, starting with the innovative work of Paul Poiret and Georges Barbier and continuing with the dramatic designs of Soni[...]

Two dolls model 30 elaborate costumes once worn by the Vanderbilts, Astors, and other members of New York's elite "Four Hundred." Lavish attire for fancy dress balls, elegant dinner outfits, and fashionable day wear reveal what the cream of Newport society wore from the 1870s through the early 1900s[...]

The dean of detectives is a master of disguise so his doll comes with 10 different costumes. This set also includes 5 colleagues and adversaries: the loyal Dr. Watson, the nefarious Professor Moriarty, Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard, Mrs. Hudson, and Irene Adler, the only woman to outwit Holmes[...]

A stylish celebration of more than 50 years of TV's most memorable moms These classic characters include June Cleaver, "Leave It to Beaver;" Carol Brady, "The Brady Bunch;" Claire Huxtable, "The Cosby Show;" Peg Bundy, "Married with Children;" and Debra Barone, "Everybody Loves Raymond." Each of th[...]

No one expressed the appeal of Art Nouveau better than Alphonse Mucha. The Czech artist's prodigious output featured beautiful women in flowing robes adorned with flowers, stars, and other organic motifs. Inspired by Mucha's voluptuous style, this collection features two paper dolls and 28 gowns, in[...]