T he Renaissance, a period marked by the rebirth of classical art and culture, laid the foundation for many elements that continue to shape modern fashion. This era, spanning from the 14th to the ...

The most visited museum in the world is wooing a new crowd by injecting glamorous new cool into its fustiest department.

During the Renaissance, this ancient practice began ... as well as the diners’ own clothes. Initially they were only used for grand occasions, when guests had to show that they knew how to ...