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Feb 11, 1000
Clothing was invented about 350,000 years ago by the cavemen. The cavemen most likley stripped the fur off the animals they hunted. The clothing kept the cavemen warm in harsh weather.
Clothing was invented about 350,000 years ago by the cavemen. The cavemen most likley stripped the fur off the animals they hunted. The clothing kept the cavemen warm in harsh weather. -
Feb 11, 1300
The Kings of France fashion sense
Wool was a very common to use as clothing material. Blue was a very popular and fashionable color at this time because Kings of France adopted it as their heraldic color. -
Feb 8, 1500
Women's fashion in the 1500's
Women in Italy wore long dresses with sleeves that reached the floor, these were called houppelandes. These gowns were extreme and extravegant. They were worn with headpeices that contained feathers and jewels. They were also swagged and draped. -
Silhouettes and white wigs
The Europeans widened their silhouettes for both men and women, following the tall, narrow look from the 1680's and 90's. Men often wore white wigs. Natural hair was powdered white to achieve the fashionable look.
