10 Interesting Fact About Fashion design and history

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• Before the 19th century, clothing was produced homemade and could only be worn by the upper class.
• Jeans were first made by Levi Strauss in 1873.
• The red color is considered the most expensive and prestigious color in Europe in the 16th century.
• In the 17th century, long men's hair and loose clothes were considered a sign of laziness and non-compliance.
• In the 1920s, women's clothing changed dramatically from the corset style and long skirt to clothing that was more loose and shorter.
• High heels were first made in 1533 for Catherine de Medici, wife of King Henry II from France.
• The clothes worn on a submarine must have a long rope to allow the crew to pull it when open.
• In the 19th century, black clothes are often worn by people who are grieving or mourning.
• In the 1960s, mod clothes became very popular, with the characteristics of abstract graphics and bright colors.
• In the 1980s, sportswear became very popular, with the use of synthetic materials and striking colorful motifs.