Antiquity Pre-Mycenaean Silver was used in ancient Italy and Greece for personal ornaments, vessels,jewellery,arrows, weapons and coinage. It was inlaid and plated. It was also mixed with Gold to produce white gold as well as being mixed with baser metals. Examples of ancient jewelry were found in Queen Pu-abi’s tomb at Ur in Sumeria(now called […]
History of Versace Designer Handbags Versace is a name that is commonly heard in fashionable circles, not only for bags, but clothing too. Versace has been responsible for some iconic bags through the years, however, often becoming star of the ramp walk at major celebrity events. Gianni Versace S.P.A. is the full formal name of […]
The Incredible History of Handbags Handbags have become an integral part of the fashion industry today. However, did you know that they have a rich history? You might be surprised to know that the history of handbags dates back to as early as the 17th century. Today, in most of the English-speaking countries, handbags are […]
Luxury Coats Since 1805 – History of Crombie It is difficult to imagine what earthly use there ever was for a combination of urine, pig manure, bullock blood, ammonia and soap. The sight and smell of the obnoxious brew must have been utterly repulsive. Used as a scouring blend to clean and prepare wool before […]
History of the Dressing Gown Definitions For the purpose of this article it might be useful to begin with a few definitions of the various descriptors that are most commonly used when referring to a robe worn around the house as loungewear: Robe The English word ‘robe’ is taken from the middle English word of […]
The Truly Golden Voices of History Does Spain have an iconic female singer to rival those of other nations? Many singers bring to mind the pathos of times past or a period of turbulence. Gracie Fields symbolised the austere but homeliness of a pre-war Britain far removed from what it has since become. Gracie lost […]
A Brief History of the Adidas Brand Adi Dassler invented the Adidas brand during the 1920s; the brand name is an abbreviated version of his name. Adi was an avid sports fan, but also a manufacturer of shoes, and he had a vision: to invent trainers that would allow a sportsperson to perform at an […]
History of Gucci Sunglasses They’re the favorite of Hollywood stars and just about everyone else on this planet. Indeed, the power and popularity of Gucci sunglasses cannot be ignored. Young and old alike love them and they have become a part of our culture. But how did it all start? Gucci sunglasses have a long […]
Crochet History 1900s – 21st Century Lavish crochet emerged alongside other forms of elaborate needlework in the nineteenth century. When printed materials began to be mass-produced in the mid-nineteenth century, the popularity of crochet increased vastly. Patterns for silk thread purses were the first to have been published, from about 1824 in Holland. Prior to […]
Hard Hat History Another name for a safety helmet that is used to protect the wearer’s head from injury due to falling objects or obstacles is a hard hat. They are worn in places like mines, construction sites and by road maintenance crews. The first civilian hard hat is rumored to have been designed by […]