January 17, 2012

Leondardo da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, architect, writer, scientist, inventor, and many others things. Now we can add one more profession to Leonardo da Vinci’s list: fashion expert. Leonardo da Vinci & the Pretiosa Handbag? Around 1497, Leonardo da Vinci took time away from his normal activities to sketch a unique and beautiful handbag. It…

August 20, 2011

Which city deserves to be called the “Fashion Capital of the World?” These days, experts might point to places such as London, Milan, New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Rome. But what about in ancient times? Where was the very first “Fashion Capital of the World?” And how did a mysterious color known as Tyrian purple…