Young Chinese are embracing Hanfu, or clothing of the Han ethnic majority that was popular before the Qing dynasty. But some say the fashion trend could be weaponized.

How can we figure out when we first started wearing clothes? Of course, the ancient Egyptians were probably not the first people to ever wear clothing, but we haven’t found any clothes older ...

“New Chinese style” merges all manner of contemporary design with traditional Chinese aesthetics, applied to everything from clothing to furniture. Here’s why it’s become popular.

The findings at Lendbreen—ranging from ancient clothing to tools, sleds, and walking sticks—help us better understand the lives of the people who traveled along this trade route over 1,000 ...

A new exhibition on ancient Chinese clothing was held in German capital Berlin. The exhibition traces the history of Chinese clothing, highlighting how the Confucian core value of “ritual” is ...

From Head to Toe in the Ancient Maya World Features July/August 2020 By Lydia Pyne Clothing, jewelry, and body modification spoke volumes about people’s social status and the varied roles they ...

Today, May 15, Ukraine celebrates Vyshyvanka Day. On this day, thousands and millions of Ukrainians, adults and young, wear Vyshyvankas [embroidered shirts] when they go to school or work, and they ...

This 39,600-Year-Old Bone May Have Been Used by Prehistoric Tailors New research suggests early Homo sapiens punched holes in leather hides to create seams for clothing ...

This article was originally published with the title “The Clothing of the Ancient Romans” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 84 No. 25 (June 1901), p. 387 doi:10.1038 ...

Biofilm clothing printed with ancient microorganism morphs as you move and sweat. The bacteria reacts to humidity so that clothing shifts to cool down.