From the togas of Ancient Rome to the gowns of Valentino and Versace, Italy has been a source of style that has influenced the globe for millennia. But how did cities like Florence, Rome, and Milan contribute to the reputation of Italy as one of the most important centers of fashion innovation? This is the story of Italian fashion and its continued reign as one of the premier fashion hub of the world.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the history of Italian fashion and the twisted silks and stilettos that have come to define its garments over the past several hundred years.

From the court of Louis XIV to the 2006 feature film Devil Wears Prada, the word “Paris” has become synonymous with fashion. But how did one nation — and one city, for that matter — become an internationally renowned source of style and luxury? This is the story of the artisans, artists, politicians, writers, style icons, and designers who transformed Paris into the city of fashion.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the dresses, workshops, and lives of the storied designers who have played a part in the history of Parisian haute couture.

From two handkerchiefs sewn together in the mid-1800s to Victoria's Secret bullet bras of the mid-1900s, the story of the bra is one of pushing up, strapping down, lifting, and separating to fit different ideals of beauty and comfort throughout history. It's time to explore how this distinctly feminine garment not only became an essential component of women’s undergarments, but more importantly reflected the role of women in a changing society.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club as we explore the evolution of the bra and its connection to beauty ideals throughout the centuries.

Queens throughout history have used what they wear to convey messages about their beauty, royalty, and power. From pharaoh Hatshepsut’s false beard to Marie Antoinette’s extravagant gowns, it's time to dive into the fascinating stories of how queens across continents and time periods have dressed the part — and how their position in the public eye allowed them to speak using their appearance as much as their words.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the lives and wardrobes of queens throughout history, whose outfits singlehandedly bolstered or weakened their position on the throne.

From two handkerchiefs sewn together in the mid-1800s to Victoria's Secret bullet bras of the mid-1900s, the story of the bra is one of pushing up, strapping down, lifting, and separating to fit different ideals of beauty and comfort throughout history. It's time to explore how this distinctly feminine garment not only became an essential component of women’s undergarments, but more importantly reflected the role of women in a changing society.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club as we explore the evolution of the bra and its connection to beauty ideals throughout the centuries.

From the togas of Ancient Rome to the gowns of Valentino and Versace, Italy has been a source of style that has influenced the globe for millennia. But how did cities like Florence, Rome, and Milan contribute to the reputation of Italy as one of the most important centers of fashion innovation? This is the story of Italian fashion and its continued reign as one of the premier fashion hub of the world.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the history of Italian fashion and the twisted silks and stilettos that have come to define its garments over the past several hundred years.

From the court of Louis XIV to the 2006 feature film Devil Wears Prada, the word “Paris” has become synonymous with fashion. But how did one nation — and one city, for that matter — become an internationally renowned source of style and luxury? This is the story of the artisans, artists, politicians, writers, style icons, and designers who transformed Paris into the city of fashion.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the dresses, workshops, and lives of the storied designers who have played a part in the history of Parisian haute couture.

Queens throughout history have used what they wear to convey messages about their beauty, royalty, and power. From pharaoh Hatshepsut’s false beard to Marie Antoinette’s extravagant gowns, it's time to dive into the fascinating stories of how queens across continents and time periods have dressed the part — and how their position in the public eye allowed them to speak using their appearance as much as their words.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the lives and wardrobes of queens throughout history, whose outfits singlehandedly bolstered or weakened their position on the throne.

From the togas of Ancient Rome to the gowns of Valentino and Versace, Italy has been a source of style that has influenced the globe for millennia. But how did cities like Florence, Rome, and Milan contribute to the reputation of Italy as one of the most important centers of fashion innovation? This is the story of Italian fashion and its continued reign as one of the premier fashion hub of the world.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the history of Italian fashion and the twisted silks and stilettos that have come to define its garments over the past several hundred years.

From two handkerchiefs sewn together in the mid-1800s to Victoria's Secret bullet bras of the mid-1900s, the story of the bra is one of pushing up, strapping down, lifting, and separating to fit different ideals of beauty and comfort throughout history. It's time to explore how this distinctly feminine garment not only became an essential component of women’s undergarments, but more importantly reflected the role of women in a changing society.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club as we explore the evolution of the bra and its connection to beauty ideals throughout the centuries.

From the court of Louis XIV to the 2006 feature film Devil Wears Prada, the word “Paris” has become synonymous with fashion. But how did one nation — and one city, for that matter — become an internationally renowned source of style and luxury? This is the story of the artisans, artists, politicians, writers, style icons, and designers who transformed Paris into the city of fashion.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the dresses, workshops, and lives of the storied designers who have played a part in the history of Parisian haute couture.

In the predawn hours of March 7, 1908, the corridors of Nice’s Hôtel Impérial were quiet. Down one plush hallway, a woman in black moved noiselessly in felt-soled shoes, melting into the shadows. She wore a black veil that shrouded her features and carried a set of silver lockpicks. But she was not alone. After years of pursuit, French police were about to catch the so-called Comtesse de Monteil in the act. Her real name was Amélie Condemine and she was a jewel thief, cat burglar, and con artist. For nearly two decades, this stylish swindler stole her way across the Mediterranean’s most opulent tourist destination, leading a band of thieves who took on similarly grand identities, posing as an Italian diplomat or the son of a wealthy shipowner. The capture of the Comtesse de Monteil was an immediate media sensation, making international headlines from Paris to New Zealand. Discover the history of France’s most notorious female jewel thief—and real life “Catwoman”—and learn about the stories that she has inspired.

From the togas of Ancient Rome to the gowns of Valentino and Versace, Italy has been a source of style that has influenced the globe for millennia. But how did cities like Florence, Rome, and Milan contribute to the reputation of Italy as one of the most important centers of fashion innovation? This is the story of Italian fashion and its continued reign as one of the premier fashion hub of the world.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the history of Italian fashion and the twisted silks and stilettos that have come to define its garments over the past several hundred years.

From two handkerchiefs sewn together in the mid-1800s to Victoria's Secret bullet bras of the mid-1900s, the story of the bra is one of pushing up, strapping down, lifting, and separating to fit different ideals of beauty and comfort throughout history. It's time to explore how this distinctly feminine garment not only became an essential component of women’s undergarments, but more importantly reflected the role of women in a changing society.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club as we explore the evolution of the bra and its connection to beauty ideals throughout the centuries.

Queens throughout history have used what they wear to convey messages about their beauty, royalty, and power. From pharaoh Hatshepsut’s false beard to Marie Antoinette’s extravagant gowns, it's time to dive into the fascinating stories of how queens across continents and time periods have dressed the part — and how their position in the public eye allowed them to speak using their appearance as much as their words.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the lives and wardrobes of queens throughout history, whose outfits singlehandedly bolstered or weakened their position on the throne.

If 2019 fashion was all about the bike shorts and slip dresses, then 2020-2021 is nothing but the mask. While COVID-19 has transformed fashion's role from adornment and fantasy to one of public safety, this is not the first time fashion has had to respond to a pandemic. This is the story of how the 1918 "Spanish Flu" Influenza Pandemic changed the meaning of fashion throughout the world, and how creativity — from fashion designers to ordinary people — can survive, and even thrive, in the darkest of circumstances.

From the court of Louis XIV to the 2006 feature film Devil Wears Prada, the word “Paris” has become synonymous with fashion. But how did one nation — and one city, for that matter — become an internationally renowned source of style and luxury? This is the story of the artisans, artists, politicians, writers, style icons, and designers who transformed Paris into the city of fashion.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the dresses, workshops, and lives of the storied designers who have played a part in the history of Parisian haute couture.

From the togas of Ancient Rome to the gowns of Valentino and Versace, Italy has been a source of style that has influenced the globe for millennia. But how did cities like Florence, Rome, and Milan contribute to the reputation of Italy as one of the most important centers of fashion innovation? This is the story of Italian fashion and its continued reign as one of the premier fashion hub of the world.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the history of Italian fashion and the twisted silks and stilettos that have come to define its garments over the past several hundred years.

Queens throughout history have used what they wear to convey messages about their beauty, royalty, and power. From pharaoh Hatshepsut’s false beard to Marie Antoinette’s extravagant gowns, it's time to dive into the fascinating stories of how queens across continents and time periods have dressed the part — and how their position in the public eye allowed them to speak using their appearance as much as their words.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the lives and wardrobes of queens throughout history, whose outfits singlehandedly bolstered or weakened their position on the throne.

From two handkerchiefs sewn together in the mid-1800s to Victoria's Secret bullet bras of the mid-1900s, the story of the bra is one of pushing up, strapping down, lifting, and separating to fit different ideals of beauty and comfort throughout history. It's time to explore how this distinctly feminine garment not only became an essential component of women’s undergarments, but more importantly reflected the role of women in a changing society.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club as we explore the evolution of the bra and its connection to beauty ideals throughout the centuries.

From the court of Louis XIV to the 2006 feature film Devil Wears Prada, the word “Paris” has become synonymous with fashion. But how did one nation — and one city, for that matter — become an internationally renowned source of style and luxury? This is the story of the artisans, artists, politicians, writers, style icons, and designers who transformed Paris into the city of fashion.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the dresses, workshops, and lives of the storied designers who have played a part in the history of Parisian haute couture.

Queens throughout history have used what they wear to convey messages about their beauty, royalty, and power. From pharaoh Hatshepsut’s false beard to Marie Antoinette’s extravagant gowns, it's time to dive into the fascinating stories of how queens across continents and time periods have dressed the part — and how their position in the public eye allowed them to speak using their appearance as much as their words.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital journey through the lives and wardrobes of queens throughout history, whose outfits singlehandedly bolstered or weakened their position on the throne.

From two handkerchiefs sewn together in the mid-1800s to Victoria's Secret bullet bras of the mid-1900s, the story of the bra is one of pushing up, strapping down, lifting, and separating to fit different ideals of beauty and comfort throughout history. It's time to explore how this distinctly feminine garment not only became an essential component of women’s undergarments, but more importantly reflected the role of women in a changing society.

Register here to join New York Adventure Club as we explore the evolution of the bra and its connection to beauty ideals throughout the centuries.