Fashion Facts

In the mid-90s, dressing like a heroin addict was in high fashion. The look was referred to as heroin chic.

The word “dude” was first used in the 1800s as an insult towards young men who were too concerned with keeping up with the latest fashions.

Very deep cleavage was a fashion trend in the 14th century. Some dresses were cut so low to allow the nipples to be exposed.

In the mid-1800s, it was fashionable to highlight symptoms of tuberculosis if you had it or physically emulate the illness if you didn’t.

10-year-old Ify Ufele, who was bullied about her size, designed her own plus-size collection and debuted it at New York Fashion Week.

In 19th century Britain, some women wore mismatched shoes to achieve the ‘Alexandra Limp’. Rheumatic fever had left Princess Alexandra with a lopsided walk that became quite fashionable.

Members of the English Royal Family have to bring with them one black mourning outfit when they leave the Country. In fact, if a member of the Family dies while they are abroad, they have to be ready to wear a suitable outfit

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