The Surprising Origin of High Heels
Did you know that women in the 1700’s used high heels as a way to make their feet appear smaller?
Humans have been wearing clothes for over 25,000 years, and it’s no surprise to hear that the history of fashion and clothing is a long one!
Here, we pick out the best & most interesting facts from this long history, as well as more modern-day fashion.Here at The Fact Shop, we aim to teach you the weird, wonderful and crazy facts about fashion, clothing and the history of popular brands & clothing stores.
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Did you know that women in the 1700’s used high heels as a way to make their feet appear smaller?
National Hat Day has a mysterious history, in that its origin seems to be unknown.
Queen Juana, from Portugal, wore the first hoop skirt in a bid to hide the fact she was pregnant.
Novak Djokovic was the latest famous figure to join the Lacoste advertising campaign in 2017.
In 2013, River Island sales were boosted after pop singer Rihanna was featured advertising for the brand.
It wasn't until the 1970s when men and women started wearing the tank top as a regular every-day piece of clothing.
The first time rubber soled shoes were referred to as "sneakers" was in 1889.
Gucci was the first brand to host a fashion show at Westminster Abbey, London, which took place in 2017.
In 2001, Vans bought controlling interest in the Vans Warped Tour, America's top action sports and music venue festival.
Over the years, Nike has made some award-winning commercials, and in 2000 and again in 2002, the company won an Emmy award.
In 1993, Calvin Klein was named "America's Best Designer". By 1999, the company was put up for sale.
Levi Strauss was born on February 26, 1829, and was the founder of Levi Strauss & Co., the first company to ever make blue jeans.