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- High Heels in Ancient Egypt: High heels, first worn in ancient Egypt, used to show social status for both men and women.
- The $30 Million Dress: The ‘Nightingale of Kuala Lumpur’ is the world’s most expensive dress, with 751 diamonds, taking over 1,100 hours to make, and costing $30 million.
- Jeans for Miners: Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis made jeans for miners in the 1800s, now a popular fashion item worldwide.
- Bikini and Atomic Bomb Tests: Named after Bikini Atoll’s atomic tests, the bikini caused waves with its daring design in 1946.
- Coco Chanel’s Sun-Kissed Trend: Coco Chanel’s accidental sunburn in the 1920s sparked a trend for tanned skin, changing beauty standards.
- Men’s Heel Status Symbol: High heels were first a symbol of masculinity and status in the 17th century, but later they became linked with femininity.
- Fashion’s First Magazine: ‘Gazette du Bon Ton’ started in 1912, showing off the newest haute couture with beautiful drawings.
- Sketches to Supermodels: Before cameras, fashion models were depicted as sketches, paving the way for today’s runway stars.
- Tattoos as Nobility: European nobles flaunted temporary tattoos in the 18th century, influenced by encounters with indigenous cultures.
- Sunglasses’ Hidden Origins: Sunglasses originated in 12th-century China, where judges wore them to mask expressions during trials.