New York (CNN) — In a windowless room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Antonio Ratti Textile Center, several swaths of lace hundreds of years old are spread out on a giant expanse of black paper.

It’s officially wedding season, and that means a lot of people will be thinking about aso-ebi styles to sew so they can slay with their friends and celebrate weddings. Most couples choose lace ...

When you think of lace, the first images that come to mind might be bridal gowns, vintage doilies, or romantic blouses from your grandmother’s wardrobe. But in 2025, lace is back—and it’s not the ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes investigates how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. In a windowless room at the ...