FASHION PLATES. Share full article. Dec. 31, 1879. ... Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through TimesMachine. Man, as distinguished from woman, ...

Shaft is one of the most iconic fashion plates in cinema history, with his ribbed turtlenecks, tight slacks and, of course, his knee-length leather trench coats. The reboot's costume designer ...

Modern-day fashion lovers can watch runway shows in real time online, but in 1778 fashion plates—colorful printed illustrations—were the only way to get a glimpse at the latest styles.

3. Fashion and home designers have long tried their hands at china patterns. Vera Wang's Gilded Weave place setting is a new release from Wedgwood (dinner plate $35, na.wwrd.com).This pattern is a ...