It seems that First Lady Michelle Obama has ruffled a few fashion feathers by supporting British designers during a US state visit by the Chinese President.

Jan 21, 2011 - Gill Hart

Is there a complexion divide? Does Michelle Obama's complexion make her a rare beauty? This issue is debated along with its impact on American society

Nov 9, 2009 - Sophia Russell

The 44th president's wife is a strong public figure in her own right, outspoken on many social issues and with a distinct personal style.

Jul 18, 2010 - Tanya Piejus

World newspapers first euphoric response to Barack Obama's election as the next president of the United States were later tempered with warnings about lofty expectations.

Nov 8, 2008 - Martha R. Gore

An inside look at the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Aug 7, 2011 - Joey Scarpa

President Obama's inaugural speech was not meant to dazzle as much as it was to inspire, to guide, and to unite.

Jan 21, 2009 - Paul Hamilton

Both Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain's outfits came under the fashion microscope at the U.S. Democratic and Republic National Convention.

Sep 10, 2008 - Gill Hart

The global fashion industry has had its fair share of controversies. Ethical fashion demands socially-responsible values in the billion dollar industry

Oct 11, 2010 - David Kiarie

Get an inside look on the newest, never-before-seen trends of the next autumn/winter 2011 fashion.

May 16, 2011 - Eloise Blower

Exploring the increasing number of theatrical fashion shows that we see every season. Are shows selling fashion or just a form of entertainment?

Jun 7, 2011 - Jennifer Rodgers

The film "Black Swan" represents the dark side of ballet. Another type of dark swan is the talented Black American swan Misty Copeland.

Feb 26, 2011 - Diane Evans

Michelle Obama successfully mixes affordable fashion and second-hand clothing with designer gowns by using her chic yet practical sense of style.

Feb 11, 2011 - Nancy Morrish

One year on from Obama's inauguration this article reflects on what that day meant for the American people and the world as a whole.

Jan 22, 2010 - Rolly Pelovangu

A discussion about some of the newer beauty crazes that are here to stay or need to pass.

Dec 22, 2009 - Katie Dack

Diaghilev's iconoclastic ballet company had a lasting influence on clothing. Some of the founders of modern dress were inspired by its visual imagery.

Jul 30, 2010 - Victoria Robinson

Africans listened to President Obama's inaugural speech with keen interest as they hoped to know early enough what to expect from their son in the White House.

May 17, 2009 - Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

The Race of a Lifetime (called Game Change in the USA) is an account by two journalists of the dramatic fight for the White House in the 2008 Presidential Election.

Feb 11, 2010 - Mike Gerrard

Jeanne Paquin was one of the first women dress-designers.

May 10, 2009 - Lisa Sanderson