Did you know?, Fashion History

Did you know? Women Swimsuits Edition

Going to the beach wearing a bikini is something almost all of us takes for granted in 21st century. However, two-piece bathing suits are something relatively new. Check below the evolution of swimsuits. Ancient Rome: In the 4th century, the Villa Roma de Casale in Sicily was decorated with the a representation of women wearing […]

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Did you know?, Fashion History

Did you know? Fashion Magazines Edition

Mercure Galant, a french publication, in 1672 was the first one to give space to fashion between its pages. The magazine featured some fashion illustrations. Paris was the center of fashion. Yet, the first magazine dedicated to fashion was born in the USA in 1867: Harper’s Bazar (that gained the second a in 1929) by […]

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Fashion & Art, Fashion History, Inspiration, Movies

“Social Fabric” (2017)

“Social Fabric” is a set of tv series that explains the origin and history of some of the most emblematic garments: from cowboy boots to religious apparel. With a touch of humor, designer Kyle Ng discovers and tells how some costumes become so popular. If you are a fashion history lover or simply a curious […]

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Biographies, Books, Fashion History, Inspiration

“Little Book of Chanel”

Released in 2013 and written by Emma Baxter- Wright, “Little Book of Chanel” tells the story of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in a very easy-to- read way. The biography of the iconic designer blends into the history of House of Chanel and it exactly how the author writes the book. You can find more about the […]

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