In celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, take a look at influential figures who have shaped the aesthetic.
Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey stepped onto the MTV VMAs stage in 1998 wearing custom gowns by Vera Wang in a moment that defined diva theatrics and camaraderie in equal measure.
The key to her ageless appearance isn't quite want you think.
Parallel to the economic turmoil in today's financial market are the changes made in the fashion industry to adapt within a recession, but what exactly does a recession look like in fashion?
