Victoria and Albert Museum
Victorian & Albert Museum: Introduction to 18th Century Fashion
Learn about the trends that came to define men's and women's fashion in the 1700's. Includes images and a discussion of popular fabrics and women's hairstyles.
Econoclass
Econoclass: Economics of Fashion
This classroom activity examines why being fashionable is expensive, and why clothing trends change quickly.
Other
Model Network: Modeling Industry Online
The Model Network is the fashion e-zine for the modeling industry, with featured articles on the latest trends.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Do Different Materials React to Static Electricity?
Polyester clothing was generally accepted as a popular trend in fashion at one point in history. Now everybody wears cotton, which doesn't get static cling nearly as much. Why are some materials more susceptible to static cling than...