Fashion Media: Overview

Use keyword searching to find images by garment type, designer and brand names; another great database for primary source material.

An online fashion industry news magazine with a global focus.

An educational resource that analyzes the link between race, power, privilege and aesthetics by examining the history and impact of race in the fashion system. The database offers lessons and resources that diversify how fashion is understood. NOTE: SMU users will need to create an account with their university email address in order to have access.

A crowd-sourced source for fashion history knowledge, featuring objects and artworks from museums and libraries, as well as well-researched, accessibly written entries on specific artworks, garments and films.

Through the SMU network, you may access current issues of the New York Times. Search for "Southern Methodist University" and proceed with your connection.

Archived articles from the New York Times from its first publication in 1851-2018.

Variety of topics on the subject of gender and its depiction through the media.

Learn the history of clothes and accessories as compiled by Vogue.