Mindsphere. Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 [EN] Did you think that nothing can surprise you in the fashion world? Then read 13 curiosities about habits and events that have built the history of a constantly changing industry. So, you knew that…. 1. A piece of clothing is considered vintage only if it is at least 20 years old. Retro means a replica of a style from a certain era. 2. The skirt was invented in prehistoric times and was worn by both sexes. 3. Would you have thought that you were reading a century old magazine ?! The first Vogue article appeared in the United States on December 17, 1892. 4. Grabotologist means a person who collects ties. 5. In the 15th century, those who created clothes used as models not women, but small dolls that they presented to customers. 6. In 1993, New York was the first city to host Fashion Week, when publisher Elenor Lambert wanted to give American designers, through this show, the chance to expose themselves and compete with the elites of European fashion. . 7. Valentino Garavani quickly became known as Red Valentino, for his famous evening dresses in bright shades of red. 8. It is said that the short skirt was invented to allow women to drive a car without the discomfort of bulky dresses. 9. Before 1850, 70% of women made their own clothes. 10. Queen Elizabeth I of Great Britain was so passionate about hats that she made it a law to wear them on Sundays and holidays. 11. Until the beginning of the last century, boys wore dresses until the age of 5 or 6. 12. A woman was arrested in 1907 on a beach in Boston for wearing a one-piece swimsuit, molded to her body, which at the time represented maximum indecency. 13. Until 1740, heels were also po[CENSORED]r among men, as they were used as a support when riding and climbing the saddle ladder to shoot the bow. 2
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