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Fab Places for Fashionistas

Life's too short for boring clothes.

Holyn Thigpen April 20, 2026

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

Museo Sergio Castro ‘YokChij’

A diverse collection from all over Chiapas, gathered by a philanthropist during his activism in the state.

Point Leamington, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Canadian Glove Museum

A quirky museum showcasing gloves from movie stars to moonwalkers, plus a behind-the-scenes factory tour.

Beeler in her studio.

The 'Mushroom Color Atlas' Captures the Palette and Potential of Fungi

Julie Beeler's work presents a sustainable alternative to synthetic fabric dyes.

Lily Stewart November 20, 2024

Manchester, England

Afflecks

Over 70 independent businesses have set up shop in this former Victorian department store.

The note from 1888 was written in code.

A Secret Note Hidden in an 1800s Dress Has Been Decoded

A team explores insights about Victorian life and who the woman might have been.

Meg St-Esprit January 16, 2024

Unveiling the Mystery of a Royal Wedding Dress Lost for 179 Years

Made famous by 'The Empress' on Netflix, Sisi and her missing garment provoked an imperial hunt over centuries.

Ronan O'Connell August 30, 2023

Berlin, Germany

Sternenwächter

A statue of an astronomer gazes at the sky as a tribute to Caroline Herschel.

Stone work is set into a recently renovated exterior.

Bruges, Belgium

The Devil's Pants

A piece of stonework relief commemorates the site where the Devil's rage, and odd apparel, destroyed a house.

Let the crafty on your list create their own gifts this year.

Quirky Gifts for the Crafty DIYer

A gift guide from the Atlas Obscura team.

Atlas Obscura December 1, 2022

objects of intrigue

Was This King Charles I’s Death Vest?

It is said the English monarch wore the sleeved waistcoat at his public execution in 1649.

April White November 17, 2022

Valladolid, Mexico

Museo de Ropa Étnica de México (Mexican Ethnic Clothing Museum)

This small museum explores Mexican history and culture through clothing.

Stormy Kromer Cap

Ironwood, Michigan

Giant Stormy Kromer Cap

A larger-than-life version of the hat beloved by hunters, outdoorsmen, and Holden Caulfield.

London, England

Huntsman & Sons

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

Fuente de los Tres Sombreros

Fuente de los Tres Sombreros

This hat-shaped fountain pays tribute to a centuries-old textile tradition in the Yucatán Peninsula.

Börje’s Tie Museum

Ramnaklev, Sweden

Börje’s Tie Museum

Around 9,000 ties call this museum home.

Even though Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West played enemies on screen, off screen Judy Garland and Margaret Hamilton became close friends.

A Once-Lost Dress from 'The Wizard of Oz' Goes to Auction—Maybe

Dorothy wore the disputed blue-and-white frock when she faced down the Wicked Witch.

Sarah Durn May 6, 2022

Weaving a traditional palm leaf basket

Tuvalu Women’s Handicraft Centre

Ancient weaving techniques are used to create these colorful souvenirs.