Construction
The Seam That Holds a Shape: What Garment Construction Can Tell You
Garment seams reveal how a piece is shaped and joined. Learn to read seam placement, shaping and finishes without…
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All pieces
Browse Eastern Fashion Review by subject: the construction beneath a silhouette, the qualities of a fabric, the choices involved in fit and care, and the histories sewn into familiar garments.
Fabric
Cotton, Wool or Linen? Start with the Fabric's Job
Compare cotton, wool and linen by texture, drape and structure so you can choose a fabric that gives your garment the…
Fashion History
The Hemline’s Long Detour: Why Skirt Lengths Keep Changing
Skirt hemline history shows how length, silhouette and occasion shaped dress in distinct periods, helping you…
Fit
The Size on the Tag Is Not a Fit Verdict
Clothing size labels cannot settle fit. Learn to read garment proportions and ease so you can judge comfort, movement…
Care
Check a Garment’s Care Label Before Its First Wash
A care label garment check helps you choose a suitable first clean by spotting unclear instructions, vulnerable…
Our point of view
Look closely before you label a look
Clothing is designed from many small decisions. We examine those decisions in plain language so readers can form their own view.