Full-text. Use Document Type "OVERVIEW" limit for encyclopedia articles offering background research on many subjects. Topics include social sciences, business, history, art, science, health, and more.
Images. Over 2 million images covering art history, architecture, archeology, fashion and much more from museums, photo archives, scholars, and artists.
Full-text. Peer reviewed/scholarly articles on a range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. A good starting place for History, Philosophy, English, and more.
Mostly full-text. All-in-one search of multiple ProQuest databases. Find peer reviewed/scholarly articles, newspaper and magazine articles, and ebooks. A good starting place for most research.
"The Costume Institute's collection of more than thirty-five thousand costumes and accessories represents five continents and seven centuries of fashionable dress, regional costumes, and accessories for men, women, and children, from the fifteenth century to the present."
I know this site looks cheesy, but it contains truly remarkable information about fashion designers. The best thing about this site, I think, is it's ability to put designers in context so you can learn about influence on and of your designer.
