Fashion Trivia: Women's Accessories With Interesting History and Facts You Should Know By Now

You knew that women's accessories could really take your simple outfit to a whole new level. But do you know that scarves were originated in Ancient Egypt? If you don't know this, why not educate yourself with these interesting facts and fascinating history of your favorite fashion items. This won't take time.

Once you knew, you can spoil your "fashionista" friends with these fascinating facts. Here are some things you should know:

Interesting facts about fashion accessories

  

Hats

• Head coverings already existed a long time, but it was only in 1700 that hats were designed for women.

• Women's hats were first appeared in Milan during 1529, which paved way the rise of hat makers or “milliner”.

• Because of her love for the hats, Elizabeth 1 or The Virgin Queen made a law that mandated women to wear hats during holidays and Sundays. Every female older than 7 had to wear a hat.

• Princess Diana of Wales began to use a hat as a fashion accessory, which became a trend in 1990s. Even these days, latest fashion accessories trends always include hats.

Scarves

• Before they became a part of women's fashion accessory, scarves or what they called “sudarim” were used by Ancient Egyptian travelers to cover their neck and to wipe their faces.

• It was the France that used a scarf as an accessory. In 1930, Thierry Hermes, a french businessman, created the world's renowned scarf.

• Scarves, nowadays, are used as a fashion accessory mostly in Western countries. Also, scarves have trandition and religious significance in some parts of the world. For example, Islam women used scarves or "hijab” as a symbol of their adherence to Allah's teaching of protecting one's honor.

Handbags

• Purse existed as early as mankind. But, it was only in 19^th century that 'handbags' came to existence and still today, many women love them. In fact, handbags are called “women's best friend.”

Shoes

• If we trace the origin, heels were not created for women. They were made for soldiers as a form of riding footwear. They used heels to balance themselves while standing on their horses.
• 80% of women around the globe buy shoes smaller than their feet size. And the reason is hard to trace.

Jewelry

• Ancient Egyptians and Ancient Romans were mad about cosmetics, fashion accessories and jewelry, including necklaces, rings, bracelets and anklets.

• Not much with the pieces we have and we see today in any jewelry shop, Egyptians believed that pieces of jewelry have magical powers that give spiritual protection and good luck.

Other fascinating facts

• Skirt is the second oldest garment in the history for women.

• In Middle Ages, belts were considered a symbol of wealth and high fashion among women. They were often made of gold-studded leather or plaques of gold attached to the fabric.

• False lashes came to existence due to director D.W. Griffith. He wanted to enhance actress Seena Owen's eyes. The lashes were made by a local wig maker. The creator used a human hair women and attached to the actress' natural eyes lashes.

• Napoleon Bonaparte was considered as first male "fashionista". He introduced the buttons on the sleeves of the jackets.

Information overload? Don't worry, it will sink in gradually. The fashion accessories that you adore so much do have fascinating origins. So start spreading these amazing facts about women's accessories to your friends and leave them totally baffled.