How Many Of These Fashion Facts Did You Actually Know?
If you think you know a lot about fashion, then you have got to read this article.
Fashion has had a very diverse and an interesting history throughout. You must now know a few fun facts about the emergence and existence of some trends you are familiar with as in present times. These 11 fashion facts will shock you, surprise you, and make you say: “Oh my God!”
1. Having short hair is a fashion trend nowadays. But, according to fashion facts, this wasn’t always the case. Did you know that in the early 1800s and 1900s, women having short hair were considered unfaithful? Women with short hair were a symbol of infidelity. Yes this is definitely something with Oh my God factor, isn’t it?
2 . Do you know what was the second oldest garment in the history of fashion after the loincloth? It was the Skirt. And in the 18th & 19th-century fashion facts, skirts were not just worn by women, but by men too!
3. Did you know that up to the 19th century, designers showcased their collection on dolls rather than models? Apparently, there was no concept of modeling back then. But just imagine how small dresses designers had to make in order to showcase their dresses on dolls and in present time a designer with models sounds weird isn’t it?
4. False eyelashes are a popular trend today. But did you know that the first false eyelashes were created by producer G.W Griffith in 1916? Only because he wanted to enhance the beauty of the Seena Owen (actress) in his film. They were made of actual human hair, Wow! Fashion industry seems to have talent since ages.
5. Do you know the crocodile of the brand ” Lacoste ” was the first brand name to appear as a logo in the history of fashion and clothing industry. I t was in the year 1933. And the brand logo was made crocodile because of it’s owner, Rene Lacoste, who for famous among his peers for being a crocodile in the tennis court.
6. Did you know that one bale of cotton that weighs under 500 pounds can make 215 pairs of jeans?
7. High heels
were initially worn by both men and women. Men wore it since it was easier for them to ride on horses. This style faded by 1740s.
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