The library collects several major fashion and lifestyle magazines useful for historical reference and inspiration. Most magazine material is located on the 2nd floor. Latest issues will be in the 1st floor browsing area behind the stairs. We've listed only a few titles below — You'll find a lot more content when you browse stacks in the library. You can also search by title here.
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The library also provides digital access to full-page scans (images included) of many major fashion and lifestyle magazines. While it's arguably harder to "browse" for content in most digital databases, good keywords can help you find what you're looking for right away (e.g., Twiggy, Garibaldi shirt, wedding dress, etc.). You can also limit search results by date if you're looking for fashion from a specific time period.
Use LibrarySearch (or the search bar on the library homepage) to search across multiple publications. Use the links below if you want to look at digital versions of specific titles.
Why? To browse through 500+ full-color, full-text issues of Architectural Digest
What? Magazine articles, images
When? 1922 - 2011
Why? To browse archival images and articles from past issues of Life Magazine
What? Magazine articles, images
When? 1936 - 2000
Why? To browse 650+ historic issues of Vanity Fair magazine, with full-text, full-color access
What? Magazine articles, images
When? 1913-1936, 1983-2015
Why? To access archival, full-color, full-text issues of Time Magazine
What? Magazine articles, images
When? 1923 - 2000
Why? To browse a digital newsstand of recent, popular magazine issues including National Geographic and Time magazine
What? Magazine articles, images
When? 2014 - present
Why? To explore articles on many subject areas including business, science, and culture
What? Magazine articles, eBooks, primary source documents, and images including photos, maps, and flags
