FAL has access to several journals and databases that can be useful for any research project.
DAAI: Design and Applied Arts Index
Dissertations and Theses (ProQuest)
Open Access Directory: Art – This database is free and not subscription-based.
The library also subscribes to several fashion periodicals.
Tip: Use news periodicals like the New York Times or The Sunday Times to find any related news items about a collection, fads and trends, or designers.
History of Fashion Design,1950-1985 