In the early 20th century, some bathers opted for trunks, a few still bathed naked in seclusion, and modern clothes broke out on occasion.
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Throughout the 19th century, as going to the beach became more popular, adults at least only bared essentials, and even covered arms and legs.
Milliners trimmed and sold hats to customers, which appeared to be more rewarding, and the chance to wear the latest fashions.
View by many as the start of a slippery slope to prostitution, dressmaking demanded long hours of work in return for a pittance/
Where did milliners come from? How does it take 5 hours to choose a hat? What did Ouled Naïl women wear on their head? More wonderful paintings of hats and their owners.
Why did Bosch show people wearing funnels on their heads? Why the Roundheads? How to tell priestly rank by the hat, and more about chaperons and top hats.
The recent exhibition of Sargent’s informal portraits raises questions not so much about his work, but more about his critics.
Computers and devices like iPhones and iPads are a fashion market in themselves. Not only have we chosen a fairly exclusive fashion label in Apple, but we engage in all sorts of accessorising too.
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