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Take a trip through time with the WWD archives, a treasure trove of the most fascinating moments in fashion, beauty, culture and beyond.
Trends may come, go and come back again, but the pages of WWD have never gone out of style as a trusted source to the fashion industry, covering some of the most compelling news stories for more than 100 years.
Fashion has the ability to inform, reshape and, perhaps most importantly, inspire. In the spirit of keeping inspiration alive, here is a nostalgic look back at the archives from On This Day in fashion history.
On This Day is a recurring column in WWD that spotlights fashion moments of the past from the WWD Archives.
June 15, 2005 - Oscar de la Renta Celebrates 40 Years in Style
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“I don’t really know how to do casual clothes,” remarked Oscar de la Renta, as WWD celebrated four decades of his impeccably dressed-up style and winning charms, as seen on June 14, 2005.
June 12, 1990 - Madonna Slinks Into the 'Dick Tracy' Premiere in a Sexy Slipdress
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The cast of “Dick Tracy” took to the streets of Washington, D.C., for the movie premiere, but it was Madonna in a flirty, velvet slipdress that kept flashbulbs going, as seen in WWD on June 12, 1990. — Jasper Brown
June 10, 1992 - Uptown Street Style Stays All Dressed Up
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For a certain set of women, getting dressed for the day is a ritual of immaculate taste and polish. Here, WWD took to Madison Ave and 57th St in search of some of Uptown’s most refined daywear, as seen on June 10, 1992.
June 7, 1966 - A Trip to Monte Carlo Reveals the City's Quiet Ambiance
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WWD decoded the quiet elegance of Monte Carlo as the city prepared for Madame Hélène Rochas’ ball, as seen on June 7, 1966.
June 5, 1985 - Eighties Mall Culture is on Full Display in Los Angeles
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Largely prep and a little punk, Los Angeles street style ran the gamut with youthful shoppers hitting Melrose Avenue and the Beverly Center for a wardrobe update, as seen in WWD on June 5, 1985.
June 3, 2013 - Vera Wang Looks Back on Her Career and Beyond
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Whether creating striking red carpet couture or viral social media moments, Vera Wang knows how to keep people talking. Here, WWD spoke to the designer about everything from modern furniture to her ideal bride ahead of her CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, as seen on June 3, 2013.
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