The necklaces are believed to be as old as 40,000 years. Stones, bone or teeth, bird feathers, seeds, shells, beads, carved wood, and other naturally found elements were used in designing the oldest forms of necklaces. There are different types of necklaces, such as pendant necklace, collar necklace, plastron, opera, choker, torque, … Read more
When it comes to fabrics, one of the most iconic in the world is denim. In fact, when you say the term “denim jeans,” most people would already know what you are talking about. It is a popular fabric across national and cultural boundaries, and it has also become a symbol of … Read more
It is true that what we wear has always defined us to some degree. It is something that can indicate economic status but within certain confines of convention. Uniformity of dress historically creates a standardized population. During the 1960s, as part of the social change movement of fashion, a subculture called Mod … Read more
Back in the late ‘60s to the ‘70s, one of the trendiest fashion styles was wearing bell-bottoms. It is a style of trousers that become wider from the knees downward, which forms a bell-like shape of the trouser leg. It is also known as flares. This type of pants was shown in … Read more
When it comes to fashion, skirts are among the most popular pieces of clothing for women. It is the lower part of a dress or another garment that is worn from the waist downwards. A skirt, at its simplest, can be a draped piece of clothing that is made out of a … Read more
The 1980s are famously remembered as the days of Rubik’s cubes, yoyos, and the Walkman. If you ask today’s kids about all these things, they would just stare blankly in your eyes because it’s just ancient history for them. But, on the other hand, if you ask a 1980s kid, they will … Read more
What Makes Jordan So Special? Apart from his achievements on the court and performance on the big screen, he is famous for his alliance with Nike’s Franchise. Air Jordan is one of the world’s most flourishing shoe lines, which has even inspired the production of multiple lines of matching apparel, such as … Read more
The tank top has been given a bad rep because of its frequent association with all kinds of nasty and overly macho men. Its unfortunate connection may have been attributed to the many jerks, on the screen and in real life, who have worn them throughout the years. It even got off … Read more
For millennials, the era of the 2000s was the best. It was an exciting time when teenagers started picking out their clothes and experimented with various styles – from tying a bandana over the head to wearing long beaded strings reaching their waist – as the 2000s represented their independence. With personal … Read more
Most of you are probably wondering when the first makeup artist ever painted on a person’s face. You might initially think it was in Paris in the 1800s when they held the first fashion shows. Or it might even dart further back to England in the 1500s, during the reign of Shakespeare … Read more
With online casinos, you can play from the comfort of your home and not have to worry about what you are wearing. But before playing games online became a thing, land-based casinos were the only places where gamblers could do what they do best, bet! However, you could not just pop into … Read more
When Hollywood became very popular in creating movies during the 1930s, the actors became idols and role models for the audiences. This slowly became one of the major fashion trendsetters and not only Paris-based fashion houses. Local designers used the Hollywood movie platform to showcase their designs and loyal fans were often … Read more
LA Gear shoes had all the hype during the ‘80s. It was the only sneaker brand that mattered. If you were a prepubescent youth, a high-schooler, or even an adult in the ‘80s, you probably wanted and owned at least a cool pair of LA Gear shoes. It was the ultimate fashion … Read more
Tennis shoes evolved from sneakers, which have been in fashion for a very long time. It has gone through different improvements throughout the years, but they have always put comfort and functionality in mind. Tennis is a dynamic game that requires vigorous activities, wherein players have to make swift movements. These movements … Read more
Dame Lesley Lawson is an English singer, actress, and model who is famously known by her nickname ‘Twiggy.’ During the 60s, she was a British cultural icon and a teenage model who was quite prominent at the time. Twiggy was known for her slim and thin build featuring big eyes, short hair, … Read more
Scotland is a beautiful country and is known for its rich history and stunning landscapes. It has been able to attract the attention of the world from time to time. Almost every corner of Scotland holds a piece of history and remains preserved even to this day. Scotland may be known for … Read more
Spandex is a stretchy material well-known for its usage in the sportswear industry. It is an exceptionally elastic, synthetic fiber and is also extremely lightweight. Spandex contains long-chain polymers named polyurethane and is made by combining polyester with a diisocyanate. The Background Fun fact: Spandex fiber can be stretched up to … Read more
Suede is considered to be a sub-type of leather. It is a material with a fuzzy finish. It is often used to make purses, jackets, shoes, etc. The name suede is from a French origin. Enough to be comfortably worn or made into accessories like leather handbags. Leather is animal skin that … Read more
The story behind the famous nylon fabric starts in the early 19th century when DuPont began testing for the development of cellulose-based fibers. DuPont was founded by a French-American chemist and industrialist, ÉleuthèreIrénée du Pont, in 1802 in Wilmington, Delaware. After nylon was introduced and widely accepted, it became one of the … Read more
In purely scientific terms, polyester is a group of polymers. It was invented when alcohols and carboxyl acids were combined. Polymers are materials made of lengthy, recurring chains of molecules and are known to have distinctive properties. These properties vary based on the type of molecules being bonded and how they are … Read more
We often hear that everything old is new again, especially when it comes to historical fashion trends. They come back in a bizarre manner, with ridiculous outfits, and out-of-this-world updates. Some of them don’t really take root in fashion, while others become a new era, metaphorizing some old-fashioned yet decent pieces of … Read more
Sometimes, looking at the newest fashion trend would make you say, “this is not new.” No matter how creative and innovative designers think they are, their source of inspiration is usually something that has, in some way, been done and used before. Designers and stylists usually look for inspiration, not only in … Read more