The first purpose of clothes... was not warmth or decency, but ornament.... Among wild people, we find tattooing and painting even prior to clothes. The first spiritual want of a barbarous man is decoration; as indeed we still see among the barbarous classes in civilized countries. Thomas Carlyle
Beyond the Poodle Skirt1950s Fashion
Fashion has changed so much over the years, and the 1950s were no exception. 1950s fashion brought an incredibly diverse group of elements together to form a distinct style that is still examined and replicated today. If you are interested in vintage 1950s fashion, there are quite a few vintage clothing shops that sell styles from that era even today.
1950s fashion replications can be found in costume shops. Many people today choose to have theme parties in which the theme is to dress as though you are living in the 1950s. And who wouldnt find this a fun idea? There are so many diverse elements of fashion included in 1950s fashion; there is something that appeals to everyone.
Innovation of Fifties Fashion
There were many new fashions and styles introduced during the 1950s. The typical girl wore a tight blouse tucked into a poodle skirt, Capri pants, pedal pushers, jeans, or pirate pants. Other popular 1950s fashion styles during this time included: petticoats, "can-can" petticoats, peter pan collared blouse, twin sweater set, cinched belt, pleated skirts, gingham dress, motor scooter slacks, stirrup pants, or motor scooter pants. The bathing suits that girls wore in the 1950s were usually strapless or haltered one-piece suits. The shoes that were generally worn in 1950s fashion were: penny loafers, white buckskin lace up shoes, saddle shoes, pumps, and the stiletto heel.
An element of mens formal wear that gained popularity during the 1950s was the White Sports Coat. In general mens jackets became longer and looser, with less shoulder padding. Strapless formal wear became popular for women at this time. Boys typically wore letter jackets over a white t-shirt, which are still popular in many high schools today. Other popular clothing for boys included leather jackets, bowling jackets, and jeans.
The Iconic Poodle Skirt
One of the major icons of 1950s fashion was the poodle skirt. The poodle skirt was a full skirt with a motif on it (the motif was the poodle). Other popular emblems were a record or a musical note. The poodle skirt was a symbol of freedom; the loose skirts with the flowing petticoats were ideal for dancing.
The elements of 1950s fashion were very diverse and unique to that time period. The styles are so distinct that it is easy to look back today and distinguish the time period from all others.
How To Spot The Fake Hermes Handbag
By Gary Vaughn
Did you know that only five Hermes Birkin handbags are produced each week? Yes, and were you aware that it takes anywhere from 18 to 25 hours just to create one of these magnificent bags?
The waiting lists for these ,000 bags are tremendously long and thus, it is no wonder they are so frequently the subject of the purse counterfeiter. This article will explore the fake Hermes and how to spot it.
Of course, if you are unable to afford a real, genuine Hermes, it may make little difference as you would probably not be on the lookout for the fake bag. Nevertheless, this information will show you how to spot a fake Hermes (which should not be too difficult as most of them on the open market are fakes). If you are able to afford a real Hermes bag, this information should be of great value to you.
As with all handbags, one should get to know what a genuine product looks like. If you have a shop or store nearby that sells the genuine article, go there and spend some time looking at the bags. Don't just look, examine and observe them. Take note of the quality of workmanship and the fabric or the leather or other primary products from which the bags are made. Observe the linings, the colors, the quality of lining fabric. Look at zippers, buckles, straps. Notice how the straps enjoin with the body of the purse. Does the hardware appear to be solid or hollow? What about the manufacturer's emblem or identification tags? All these things must be considered.
Know some history of the producing company. If you know some history, you'll have an idea of what their product should look like and what kind of artisanship you should expect.
Here are some tips: Most high-end designer purses will have some type of covering over their hardware to protect it if it comes in a wrapper. If the product is presented in some type of a box, some makers will not put any plastic or paper over the hardware. Again, know your designer and how they work. Hermes does usually place some type of protective covering over the hardware. this covering is removed only after the product is purchased.
The Hermes emblem should be engraved rather than embossed. Engraved means that the letters are actually lower than the surface on which they are pressed into.
Embossed means that the letters are raised off the surface a tiny bit higher than level. Look at the hardware on the straps. If you do not see engraved logos, it is most likely a fake. Hermes engraves their emblem onto the strap hardware.
These are some of the various methods for determining whether or not your bag is a genuine Hermes or a counterfeit. There is more detective work that one can perform in order to make this determination so use these other methods in combination with the above and you will be able to walk away from your Hermes purchase with peace of mind.
Gary Vaughn is a well-known author who researches and writes about various interesting subjects. Marketing, health care and fashion products information are some of his specialties. His website is located at
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