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A Brief Visual History of Santa Claus

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Beard and Mustache Culture Fashion History

Men and Their Beards

Back in the day, beards were very important to the men who wore them and to society as a whole. Otto the Great actually swore on his beard when he wanted to convince people he was serious, and in the Middle Ages, touching a man’s beard could be so offensive that it was reason enough […]

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Trendy and Weird: A Collection of Strange Fashion Trends From the Past (I)

A fashion trend is a new design or styling manner that is accepted by a large population and is followed enthusiastically for a longer or shorter time span. Following a trend is a way of connecting to your peers and affirming your place within a group. Once the perception of the novelty is gone, a […]

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Essential Fashion Film: “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Must Travel”

“Diana Vreeland: The Eye Must Travel” is a 2012 documentary directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland. The 1 hour 32 minutes film tells the story of an absolute original: Diana Vreeland. Diana is best known as the editor of fashion magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue and for her enormous impact on what beauty and […]

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Funny Fashion Laws From Around the World

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A History of the Suit: Part 2: 1960s – Mid 2010s

The suit is the outfit that is most associated with masculinity and manhood. A symbol of power and elegance, suits have been around for centuries and have evolved and developed as cultures and times changed. If the first part of the 20th century has seen a big, yet restricted development of the suit, the second […]

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A History of the Suit: Part 1: 1900s – 1950s

A suit is the sartorial equivalent of the cultural and biological man. It is the symbol of manhood and embodies elegance, dynamism, flair and other elements that define the ideal man. Suits have been around for a very long time and, even though they did see a lot of change, their meaning and philosophical core […]

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Mainstream Fashion in the 1960s

The second part of the 20th century was a period of time ruled by duality in fashion and culture. On the one hand, there was the “norm”, the conservative style promoted by the mainstream media, and on the other hand there were the “rebels”, which, unlike the rebels of the years that had gone by, […]

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Carnival Culture: Unmasking the World of Hidden Identities

February is the world-wide month of carnival.  The time of the year when such events take place is not accidental, as they are programmed to happen right before Lent. Carnivals usually imply a party, circus elements and at often times, parades. But, the thing without which carnival season would not be complete are the mask, […]

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The Guide to Vintage Clothes. Part 2: Why Should You Buy Vintage?

In our first part of our “Guide to vintage” we discussed how somebody who is interested in purchasing vintage clothes and accessories should proceed in order to get the best vintage pieces and not just “used stuff”. It’s funny how some people consider vintage to be “used” things, and this is why we decided that […]

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The Guide to Vintage Clothes and Accessories: How to Buy Vintage (B)

The taste for vintage clothes and accessories makes some people turn into veritable treasure hunters of old-time clothes. In a world where the fashion industry keeps on expanding, some people like to add old finds to their wardrobes to make them more original, to fill them with history and to make fashion statements about their […]

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The Story Behind The Brand: Gagliardi

Recently, Gagliardi, a brand we are big fans of, published the story that lies behind their brand. It is a worth-read piece that will give you a lot of insight into how a brand is build, how its values are defined and how passion can turn into a powerful business. Here is their story:   […]