Fashion designers were in a romantic — and reflective — mood when they unveiled their Spring 2016 collections, many of which contained elements of Victorian fashion-like bustiers, corsets, mutton ...

PORT TOWNSEND — Stepping over the threshold of the Rothschild House is like stepping into the past. Built in 1868 by a local merchant, the Washington State Parks-owned house — now a museum — remains ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW — A century after they went out-of-style, Kathleen O’Brien stitches bloomers by hand. O’Brien has been sewing Victorian wear creations and theater costumes for over 30 years, but she ...

When Deneice and John Leigh took a dream trip to Japan 10 years ago, they didn't know their love of everything Japanese would create a cultural phenomenon. The annual Anime Matsuri convention, which ...

THE LATEST Tu clothing range at Sainsbury's has left fashionistas divided, as some shoppers reckon the pieces belong in the ''Victorian'' era. The mega supermarket has seriously upped its fashion game ...

The well-known wedding phrase, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," dates to the Victorian Era. Ending with "A sixpence in your shoe," the list includes items a bride ...

It is estimated that 2 percent of the American population died as a result of the Civil War. That represents a lot of deceased people to be mourned. And since the Civil War took place right in the ...