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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Roman: The Fashion Inspired

We all know Rome for it's beautiful scenery and romance. However, we are not here for a history lesson or a travel agent pitch. We are here to learn of how Roman Fashion has been affecting designers and fashionistas alike.

The best focus for this post is (A) The Drape and (B) Those oh so awesome gladiator shoes. Romans did not have zippers, mind you. They, like any other AD/BC generation, used alot of the human body and its relationship to fabric so as to create wonderfully pleated, curved, and shaped clothing. Without zippers, how did one keep their clothing up you say? They used fashionable clasps and brooches. Lets check it out.






























































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