In fashion, every action precedes a reaction. Those of a certain age will recall, for example, how the miniskirt was followed immediately by the maxi-skirt. Such whiplash progressions aren’t new at ...

Fashion reflects society’s values, economic conditions, and cultural shifts throughout history. The evolution of clothing tells a fascinating story of changing social norms and technological ...

On Oct. 21, 1910, the live musical comedy “The White Hen” opened at Petaluma’s Hill Opera House, setting off a new fashion craze in town. The fashion foray was led by the traveling theater company’s ...