The fabric used for Oxford shirts originated in 19th-century Scotland. To promote its appeal, four shirts were created, each named after a prestigious university, but only the one named after Oxford gained lasting popularity. The shirt quickly became a favorite among polo players thanks to its lightweight, breathable texture, and the button-down collar was introduced […]
Hairpins are widely regarded as the direct predecessors of bobby pins and have existed since ancient times. In Central Africa, they were typically crafted from bone, ivory, or wood. In Ancient Rome, hairpins were long and hollow, sometimes designed to hold perfume—or even poison. By the 1600s in France, both men and women used hairpins, […]
Seersucker has its roots in the Middle East and gained popularity among English gentlemen who lived or traveled in hot climates, such as India, during the British Colonial era. The fabric made its way to the United States as early as the Civil War period, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that it became […]
Kimono, in English, means “wearing thing.” But the garment everyone associates with Japan was not always called by that name. Its long history is one of the best examples of how clothing confers a sense of identity. The first ancestor of the kimono was born in the Heian period (794-1192). Straight cuts of fabric were […]
The first loafer was produced by the company ‘Bass Weejun.’ They were produced in 1936, the name stemming from the company creator Bass and the Weejun. The Penny Loafer developed later on and supposedly for a particular purpose. The Penny Loafer only really differs from the original loafer in that it has a leather strip across the […]
Bangles have been traced back to early civilizations like the Mayan and Incas, but the discovery of bangles is often traced back to Mohenjo-Daro, Pakistan over 5,000 years ago. Other ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Egynptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese, a fact made even more interesting since according to what we know today these […]
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 […]
As we welcome Spring into our homes this year, it’s time to tidy up! Many commercial cleaning products contain harmful chemicals that can damage surfaces and cause adverse health effects in sensitive individuals. Before filling your shopping cart with these products to do some major home cleaning this spring, take a look at these 8 natural […]
There is that old saying, usually attributed to Yves Saint Laurent: “Fashion fades, style is eternal.” Literally speaking, that actually may no longer be true, especially when it comes to fast fashion. Fast-fashion brands may not design their clothing to last (and they don’t), but as artifacts of a particularly consumptive era, they might become […]