Fashion history

Since their inception in prehistoric Egypt and Greece, wigs have been a mainstay of fashion. Wigs didn’t become a common fashion accessory in Europe, especially among the wealthy and upper classes, until the 16th century. Who then donned wigs first? Men and women wore wigs made of human hair, sheep’s wool, or vegetable fibers for … Read more

Why were hats so tall in the 1800s? Top hats were tall because they were a symbol of fashion and being current with the times. Almost everyone wore them, which is why more people had a hat then those who didn’t. Although they went out of style in the 1920s, hats were worn for many … Read more

What were the first sunglasses? The first sunglasses were invented sometime in 12th century China. They were a crude slab of smoked quartz that was made to block out the light from the sun. The primitive frames were roughly shaped frame to hold them against the user’s face. Read more on www.glasseshistory.com Have you ever … Read more

Where are hats made? By value, the above countries produced 90.6% of textile fabric hats in 2020 including knitted or crocheted headgear. Leading the gainers since 2016 were: Belgium (up 156.3%), Italy (up 77.8%), South Korea (also up 77.8%), Poland (up 65.2%), Indonesia (up 63.2%) then France (up 60.4%). Read more on www.worldstopexports.com Since time … Read more