More 100 pieces of French haute couture, including rare dresses by Christian Dior and Coco Chanel, have been acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria

For as long as women have been sewing, they've been using embroidery to tell their own stories—often in societies that refuse to hear them otherwise.

A fantasy bridal dress from the 1920s reimagines centuries-old styles for its trip to the altar. Working with silk charmeuse and tulle, the designer created an ethereal ensemble complete with…

Valentino pre fall 2015