You never do know when you may need to know random fashion facts or impress someone with your historical beauty knowledge. That’s where we come in. Here is a nice concise list of five fun fashion facts that you can easily remember and implement at your next fashion-y cocktail party.
1. If you think Lady Gaga started the trend of heels that reach death-defying heights, well, you are wrong. In 16th century Italy, women wore “Chopines,” or 6-24 inch platform heels.
2. Everyone has loved the Marilyn Monroe look since before she was born – false beauty marks have been used since Ancient Rome!
3. Vegans beware – some lipsticks contain ground-up fish scales disguised under the name “pearlesence”. Yum.
4. 85% of shoppers place color as a primary reason for why they buy a particular product. Color increases brand recognition by 80%.
5. I wonder if there was an 18th century version of PETA because women during that time period used to shave off their natural eyebrows and wear mouse fur eyebrows instead.
