By design, her costumes have centuries of style

John Vanbrugh's "The Provok'd Wife" begins with marital discord between an aristocratic couple and moves into attempted adultery, feminine power schemes, and debauchery -- all accompanied by a dizzying array of opulent costumes. (Full article: 1001 words)

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