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Sunday, August 5, 2012
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Like any other period in history, fashion had changed throughout the decade and ancient Greek clothing for women was no different. Common clothing was green, grey and violet. The Himatian was a woolen cloak-like garment that became popular around the 5th century B.C.E and measured around 10 to 12 feet in length. It was originally an outdoor garment, but as the fabric became lighter through the century, it became more comfortable to wear indoors...
Farthingales are hoopskirts that were fitted underneath dresses to give gowns proper definition and structure in the 15th and 16th centuries. Farthingales are the beginning of what would later become bustles and crinoline from the Victorian era. These skirt contraptions were originally a Spanish design, but was transferred to England when Catherine Aragon of Spain married Prince Arthur, son of King Henry VII of England. Royal figures were the trendsetters...
Harlem renaissance fashion was about celebrating life within the African American community. The Harlem Renaissance in general was a celebration of art, poetry and black culture. Harlem renaissance fashion took place during the 1930s at a time when many Americans were cutting back due to the depression which also lends to the uniqueness and monumental feat of the Harlem Renaissance period. Harlem Renaissance Fashion for Men: Suits during...
Feather fashion has reached back far in history across many cultures around the world. Feather fashion includes plumed hats and usually includes such avian feathers as ostrich or peacock. Women adorned their hats with feathers throughout the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. Women of the early modern era were known for extensively decorating the hats all sorts of items including feathers. Feather fashion was not as popular during the Victorian era...
Even the Nazis had their own sense of fashion when it came to denoting rank and exuding a sense of authority and SS uniforms were no different. Heinrich Himmler, leader of the SS, stated that the black uniforms were meant to show fear, respect and command. SS uniforms drew back on the white, red and black ensemble since those colors were popular during the Germanic, imperial days. Prussian cavalry and elite guardsmen wore the famous skull and...
Among scholars, there is some debate regarding ancient Egyptian fashion as to whether or not women were bare breasted when wearing a simple sheath dress. These garments were rectangular in nature, folded once and sewn down the edges that formed a tube. These sheath dresses would run down to the ankles and either below or above the breast area. This type of dress was worn through the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. There is also some debate as to...
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