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We all are fashion freaks and want to know all about it. Let us go through few weird but interesting facts about it given by Gurukul Institute, Jaipur.
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10 Weird & Interesting Facts about Fashion If you’re a fashion geek, you might be aware that Coco Chanel invented the “little black dress,” and Valentino Garavani popularized red dresses. But surely, there are still many fashion related facts you may not know about. Here is a list of 10 Facts on fashion which you might not know: Origin of Jeans The word ‘jeans’ came from the word ‘genes’, the local term for Genoan sailors who used to wear cotton pants then. Big Thanks to Queen Victoria for White Wedding Dress Fashion Earlier wearing white clothes was associated with mourning, until The Queen Victoria decided to wear a white dress on her wedding day. Dolls were used as Fashion Models before 1853 Since the 15th century, fashion designers represent new clothing line by making small version or doll cloth version to put on small dolls. Did you know the reason behind this fashion fun fact? Believe us it is interesting- because there were no real human fashion model until at that time. High Heels High-heeled footwear has been present since the 16th century, but it used to be worn as a status symbol by both men and women. By the 1580s, men started to wear high heels for extra stability in riding horses, as it keeps the foot from slipping in stirrups. Wearing Black During the 19th century, if you wear black and you weren’t mourning for the death of someone, you will be considered dangerously unusual. The women of the Victorian era were expected to dress in black mourning clothes for two years after their husbands’ deaths, and that started the tradition of wearing black at funerals. British Hat The most remarkable item in British fashion is the hat, which they used to wear on the formal occasions. Ever wondered why? This fashion tradition started when Queen Elizabeth I mandated a law in 1571 that required anyone over the age of 7 to wear hats on holidays. The queen must have loved hats so much that anyone who refused to follow the law would be fined. Buttons on Jacket Sleeves Bonaparte must have cared so much about good hygiene. Napoleon Bonaparte ordered that his army’s uniforms must have brass buttons on the jacket sleeves to prevent his soldiers from wiping
either their nose or mouth clean with their uniforms. It’s unlikely that a war dictator would contribute something to fashion. Skirts are an Ancient Fashion Today widely used, skirts are the second oldest garment in history. Plus, skirts were not intended only for women. In fact, during earlier times, both men and women wore them. Eyebrows on Fleek Nowadays, no girl will leave her house without just the right makeup done. And when we talk about the makeup, we mean flawless eyebrows. While bushy eyebrows are a trend today, fashionistas during the Renaissance period used to shave them off. Take Mona Lisa for example. Told you all in the beginning only, these facts are not only interesting but a bit weird also. But now you know them all. -------------------------------------------------------The end--------------------------------------------------------- Gurukul Institute of Fashion Technology HTTPS://WWW.GURUKULINSTITUTION.IN/ Know The Interesting Facts About fashion By Gurukul Institution. We all are fashion freaks and want to know all about it. Let us go through few weird but interesting facts about it given by Gurukul Institute, Jaipur. #FashionFacts #FashionHistoryFacts #InterestingFactsAboutFashion #FunFactsAboutFashion #InterestingFactsAboutClothes #GirlsFashion #FashionTrends