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• [Fashion fact 1]  In 1770, the British Parliament passed a law condemning lipstick, stating that “women found guilty of seducing men into matrimony by a cosmetic means could be tried for witchcraft.”

  Fashion, Law source

• [Fashion fact 2]  Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch went on record as saying he does not want fat or unattractive people wearing his clothes or employed at his company.

  Corporation, Fashion source

• [Fashion fact 3]  Cleopatra is depicted with bangs in modern movies and media, but this hairstyle is not attested to in ancient depictions of her. Her most iconic hairstyle from an archaeological and historical perspective is known as the “melon coiffure.” This hairstyle derives its name from its appearance, as braids or rows of hair are pulled back from the forehead into a bun that resembles the ridges on a melon’s gourd. Usually, in statuary and coin portraits of the queen, we also see corkscrew curls behind and/or in front of the ears and around the forehead.

  Fashion, Monarch source

• [Fashion fact 4]  It was unusual to wear a ‘white’ wedding dress before Queen Victoria made it fashionable.

  Fashion, Monarch source

• [Fashion fact 5]  There is an organization called the National Odd Shoe Exchange where you can send and receive shoes if your feet are different sizes.

  Fashion, People source

• [Fashion fact 6]  Many Asians wear surgical masks not only to stop viruses from spreading but also because women want to avoid having to put on make-up before hitting the streets. Pop stars, actresses, and models also wear them to avoid getting recognized in public and getting caught by paparazzi.

  Countries, Fashion source

• [Fashion fact 7]  Drew Carey had eye surgery in 2001 and no longer requires glasses but continues to wear them as part of his celebrity persona.

  Actors, Fashion source

• [Fashion fact 8]  Surgical masks in Japan are not only used to prevent sickness but are used for fashion, warmth, and sometimes avoiding conversation with strangers.

  Fashion, Places source

• [Fashion fact 9]  On the first sunny day of the year, women and girls in the Netherlands celebrate “rokjesdag”, which translates to skirts day. That’s the day all girls are suddenly wearing skirts. It is a great and beautiful day according to Dutch writer Martin Bril, who made the word “rokjesdag” popular in the Netherlands.

  Countries, Fashion source

• [Fashion fact 10]  Roman Emperor Caligula was actually called Gaius. The nickname Caligula meant ‘little boots’ and came from the fact that his father liked to dress him up in child-sized armor. He hated it.

  Fashion, Monarch source

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