In the late 1920s, Lillian Gilbreth enlisted her children — she had 11— in an experiment: bake a strawberry shortcake in record...

Rose Bertin (1747-1813) was one of the original celebrity fashion designers. Though she came from a humble background, she was...

Hazel Bishop (1906-1998) was a chemist and entrepreneur who created Hazel Bishop Lipstick – famous for its unique formula that...

Pam Grier (1949 - present) is a Black American actress who has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows. She became a widely...

Isabella d'Este (1474-1539) was an Italian patron and fashion icon who nurtured some of the Renaissance's finest artists – and...

This special bonus episode is brought to you by Nike. Heidi O'Neill is Nike's President of Consumer, Product & Brand. In more...

Eleanor Lambert (1903-2003) was a fashion publicist who increased the international prominence of the American fashion industry....

We continue the story of Jewish physicist Lise Meitner, the first person to understand that the atom had been split. This is the...

The designs of Dolores Gonzales (1907 - 1994) became a fashion craze throughout the 1950s and were even worn by two First...