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Scientists created the world’s darkest fabric—and made a dress out of it

Scientists created the world’s darkest fabric—and made a dress out of it

A dress designed by Zoe Alvarez ’25, a fashion design major, and inspired by the magnificent riflebird, uses the ultra-black material and other deep-black fabrics

Visit Vice to read the story

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12/06/2025

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