Traditionally, velvet was only made from silk. That made it pricey, leading to its association with the rich. Now, it's a bit different. Silk velvets still exist and remain the costlier option in the ...

In 1994, when velvet was all the rage, Converse created a red velvet version of its iconic Chuck Taylor sneaker. This year, just in time for the holidays, the sneaker brand launches another crushed ...