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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 13 > One giant leap for fashion

One giant leap for fashion

Spacesuit history preserved in new glossy volume

By Kate Kilpatrick / The Bulletin
June 13, 2009

WASHINGTON — Spacesuits are the ultimate in couture. Think about it: custom-fit garments, dozens of layers deep, made from innovative textiles that can run $5,000 per square foot, with eye-catching accessories. And the footwear? Near impossible to walk in.

Often, the outfits are worn....

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