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Fashion History Hair Metafashion

45 Facts about Hair

Hair. Head hair, body hair, fake hair. Hair has a lot of personality and everyone has a certain relation to it. But how much do you actually know about human hair? We have put together a list of 45 facts about hair that will give you more insight into this very interesting part of human […]

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Fashion History Fashion World

Timeless and Trendy? A Look at Men’s 1990s Fashions.

Crazy, colorful, and grungy. When we think of the fashions of the 1990s, many people imagine this period as a time of strange trends such as fanny packs, one-open-shoulder overalls and bowling-inspired shirts that reflected this raging decade. And, while it is true that the aesthetic of the 1990s trends was very different than the […]

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Celebrities Fashion History Fashion World Opinion And Commentary

The Emmys Then and Now: A Menswear Comparison

The 67th edition of the Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which honored the best in US prime time television, was held on Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The show, which was hosted by Andy Samberg was broadcast in the United States by Fox. The big winner of the evening established a new […]

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Fashion History

Why You Should (Not) Wear White after Labor Day?

One fashion dilemma that many people, both men and women have is whether they should stand by rule of “Not Wearing White after Labor Day”. Now that Labor Day is here, many people are likely to re-evaluate their wardrobes. However, to understand why a certain sartorial rule exists or not, one must understand its origins. […]

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Culture

Culture, History and Money: 32 Fashion Facts

The fashion world is a world that is full of interesting facts, firsts and cultural differences. Clothing has always had an important role in society and every culture has a different attitude towards clothes and fashion. Fashion is also one of the biggest industries in the world. Its cultural importance and economic impact make it […]

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Fashion History

A List of Fascinating Fashion Firsts

The fashion world prides itself with always being innovative, ahead of the curve and overall with one foot in the future. In the end, this is only normal, given that fashion enthusiasts from all over the world who are always up-to-date with the latest fashion shows from Paris, New York and Milan are the first […]

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Fashion Advice

Men’s Saint Patrick’s Day 2015 Style Guide (B)

Saint Patrick who? Saint Patrick’s Day is the Irish national holiday, which has come to be celebrated throughout the world. The Irish culture, which was spread mostly with the help of Irish Pubs, which these days can be found in most major cities of the world, has captured the attention of so many, that the […]

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Fashion and Music

Fashion Trends and Music (Part I)

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Opinion And Commentary

Thoughts on Beauty and Race

Beauty and race or ethnicity, are two components of daily life that are often discussed and linked, especially when it comes to the media and the fashion industry. The reason for this is because the fashion industry, which in the end, is all about beauty, and more specific human beauty and attractiveness seems to promote […]

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Fashion History

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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Fashion History

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 […]