Fashion

The trendy shopping is one of hobbies that a modern woman is keen on today. And yet, most women spend considerable amount of time shopping in various stores and boutiqueslooking for a trendy stuff. Men can never understand why women spend fortune doing fashion shopping and why the process of looking for and choosing of another fashionable handbag or a dress becomes a real trouble.

Every season fashion designers offer the latest tendencies in the world of fashion especially experimenting and presenting incredible design of shoes. The results of designer work is eye-striking to the extent though the style is not new at all every time. The shows preferred today is too different from that was favorable and fashionable three-four years ago, however the trendiest style is what was already in long time ago. When you closely examine event the scandalous and crazy design of shoes, you strike with the idea that you have already seen something like that somewhere in the past.

XVIII century is the regal annals of royal dynasty ends and tragedy of revolutions. In the world of fashion this time is also revolutionary. The decline of royal families and the new epoch of the developing capitalism brought to the rejection of traditions in costumes that transformed to the slightest extent throughout the century and appearance of new tendencies, drastically new for the time. Historians called the century as the «courteous» epoch in France that efficiently influenced the world of fashion. The new careless time occurred in there followed the reign of Louis XIV with light graceful dresses and costumes.

Muffler is a kerchief or a scarf which seems to be uncomplicated for use though it sometimes confuses in purpose. The word coming from the French «cache-nez» means «hide your nose» which is completely unreasonable for this garment today. On the contrary, this piece of clothes proves to be the decorative element in the wardrobe in every possible way. However, this does make neither men nor women upset for not a jot, since there are far more considerable garments in volume and material to use if necessary. A muffler is a perfect complement to the elegant apparel with the hint of being aristocratic which is too essential for the business image.

The western world borrowed the dressing gowns from the East somehow changing the look. The dressing gown is associated with the image of the housewife with hair rollers but it takes it away from the historical meaning. The dressing gown was mainly worn by both men and women and thus, this tradition did not undergo any sea changes. The exception is the purpose and place where the dressing gown was worn. This garment is the usual clothes for every day wear at home while it is the upper clothes in the East.

Kimono is the word that sounds quite awkward for the person who knows nothing of Japan an its traditions. Some people believe that kimono is the silky gown customary for the tea ceremony so typical for Oriental countries while the others consider that this is the attribute for traditional Oriental martial arts. The beliefs are not so authentic, people just guess and are right to some extent. Actually kimono is the attire, the garment which is not typical to geisha or a karateka only. Kimono is the traditional clothes of the Japanese people and it is available in variants, as different as occasions come to wear it.

A codpiece (from Middle English cod meaning «scrotum») is a covering flap or pouch that attaches to the front of the crotch of men's trousers and usually accentuates the genital area. It was held closed by string ties, buttons, or other methods. In the 14th century, men's hose were two separate legs worn over linen drawers, leaving a man's genitals covered only by a layer of linen. As the century wore on and men's hemlines rose, the hose became longer and joined at the centre back but remained open at the centre front. The shortening of the cote or doublet resulted in under-disguised genitals, so the codpiece began life as a triangular piece of fabric covering the gap.

In the modern world, the concept of dandyism is very broad, in fact, so broad that the original definition of dandy - a man who affects extreme elegance in clothes and manners - seems obsolete; modern dandies are metrosexual men who are highly concerned about their exterior. However, unlike metrosexuals who blindly follow fashion trends, dandies are much more complex: they are trendsetters who can appreciate a stylish wardrobe, but at the same time bend the rules and conventions to suit their exquisite taste.

Prada. The name alone signifies style and luxury, designer handbags and fabulous shoes. Born nearly a century ago, The House of Prada is recognized worldwide for its simple and elegant creations. Miuccia Prada, who has been running the company for over thirty years now, is known as one of the most influential trendsetters in the fashion world. Her opinion is unquestionable, her style is impeccable, her mark - a symbol of high status and refined style that does not require any extra proof. However, Prada has come a long way to the Prada we know, but from its early it was a luxury available to a select few.

Pashmina has been valued for centuries throughout Asia and the Middle East Asia, and the wonderful qualities of pashmina are making it just as popular in the West. «Pashmina» is derived from the Persian word «pashm» meaning finest wool, the «soft gold». The elegance of pashmina is incomparable to the other fibers. Combine the beauty of pashmina and the warmth it provides, and there can be no better choice for outwear. It is strong yet flexible, light in weight, warm and luxurious wrap or wear for evening and daytime wear in every season.

Traditionally, neckwear is considered to be a purely feminine privilege, but modern fashion proves the traditional belief is wrong. With blurred boundaries between masculine and feminine styles and emergence of an array of unisex accessories, neckwear can complement any ensemble, regardless of gender of its wearer.

Long gone are the times when women were wearing shabby flannel gowns at home, with the emergence of an array of affordable fashion labels that offer stylish collections of knitwear, home wear can be fashionable and comfortable at the same time.