Overalls (or dungarees) originated in the 17th century. When they arrived in India, the English appropriated a cloth called “Dungri” and used it to make workwear trousers, or ‘dungarees.’ Later, Levi Strauss added a bib to workwear trousers, creating overalls. Originally, these garments were for workers and were often color-coded depending on their profession. However, […]
The mermaid dress has its roots in the late 1800s. At the time, fashion was transitioning from maximum width to maximum narrowness, and women wore corsets that embraced the hips and the backs of the legs. In the 1880s, magazines began promoting suits with puffed flanks that created a silhouette with a pronounced waist and […]
Tea dresses were a mainstay of the 1930s and featured a natural waistline (in contrast to drop-waist flapper dresses of the previous decade). Tea dresses were often bias-cut with modest necklines and flowing skirts that ended between the knee and calf. These midi-length dresses were so named because they were often worn to tea or […]
In the United States, tie-dye is most closely associated with 1960s counterculture, but it’s actually much older than that. For thousands of years, many cultures around the world have made use of tie-dye. The practice seems to have originated independently in each area, resulting in regionally specific styles, and spread even further via trade routes. […]
The button fly can be traced all the way back to the original pair of Levi’s 501 jeans, which were created on May 20, 1873. (That’s 20 years before the zipper was conceived and nearly a half-century before the zipper as we know it today was invented!) In 1947, Levi’s added a zipper fly to […]
Cable knit sweaters were most likely created by a group of Aran women as an export in the early 1900s and are fittingly still associated with Irish culture today. Notably, the cable design also appeared on the Gansey sweater worn by fishermen on England’s eastern coast during the Victorian era. Both versions were infinitely practical, […]
These iconic bracelets got their start in 1966, when Tiffany & Co. first began to sell key tags with the now-iconic phrase, “Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York” written on them. Each key tag was given a unique number, ensuring that if someone’s keys were returned to Tiffany’s, their owner could be found. […]
Did you know humans are now consuming 400% more clothing compared to 20 years ago? & that the average American generates 82 pounds of textile waste every single year? We are buying more clothes than ever, but we’re wearing them a lot less. We can mainly explain this by the explosive growth fast fashion has known in the past two […]
When it comes to fashion, the cheaper the better, right? The whole point of fashion is to change it up all the time, so why not save money when you can. The truth is, inexpensive synthetic clothes contain hidden costs that impact both people as individuals and the entire planet. Classics like a genuine silk and pearls […]
Knee socks, also known as over-the-knee socks, are a type of hosiery that cover the feet and extend up to just below the knee. The history of knee socks can be traced back to ancient times, and they have evolved over the centuries to become a popular and versatile fashion accessory. Here’s an overview of […]