FASHION| MORE THAN JUST MEN’S CLOTHING

 

A very common misconception in society seems that men take absolutely zero effort to get dressed and that men’s clothing is nothing more than just a pair of pieces of denim and casual/formal shirts.

Well, no that is totally not true. They take as much trouble over their clothes as women. Perhaps this can vary from person to person but better not to generalize it. Men's clothing has always been a hot topic. Time and again, menswear has been ruled by history and tradition. From designer to stylist, Every person in menswear has taken legit inspiration from the past at one time or another. And absolutely no era has been overlooked. Look around and you will notice how most of the men around you have an inspired daily style when it comes to clothing and dressing up.

Menswear has experienced a significant change in the past few years precisely in response to the changing social environment.

So before we go ahead and continue to explore the foundations of personal style, Let's take a glance and a little insight at the fun facts about men's clothing and gain some fruitful information.

 

5 FUN FACTS ABOUT MEN'S CLOTHING

1. THE FRENCH DID NOT INVENT THE FRENCH CUFFS

This may come across as a shock to many but french cuffs were not invented by the French. Rather they were invented by the British.

The French cuff has become one of the most prominent fashion trends today, but it didn’t just happen overnight.

There was a valid reason behind it. The shirts would come with buttons along the sleeves that helped men fasten their cuffs at the length of their choice. Hence, this further made its way to Europe and became well-known as French cuffs.

 

2. POCKET SQUARES AND THE PRACTICE

Pocket squares were never supposed to be an accessory. Initially, they were used for drying hands and blowing one's nose.

It was only after the invention of tissues and ultimately handkerchiefs that disrupted this practice. It was decided that the handkerchief and tissues deserved a more prominent place there.

And that’s how later pocket squares were made in finer cuts, and used as a fashion accessory than being used for cleaning purposes.

3. A CHEMIST INVENTED THE MACKINTOSH COAT

The creator, from the Scottish Chemist; Charles Macintosh. First made in London, the Mackintosh coat is often referred to as an outdoor waterproof rain jacket. first sold in 1824, made of rubberized fabric.

Macintosh designed a coat with two fabrics with an outer layer made of liquid rubber and this is how eventually the waterproof jacket came into existence.

However, there is a conspiracy and a claim that the material was invented by the surgeon James Syme before Macintosh but then copied and patented by Charles Macintosh.

Nowadays, Streetwear Jackets Men, and Leather Jackets are trending however earlier Mackintosh coats wore by men. 

4.  MEN AND THE HISTORY OF HIGH HEELS

Heels were first invented in Persia in the 10th century, and they were designed for men in the first place. Initially, high heels were regarded as the symbol of status and wealth. Hence it was the Nobel of the 16th century who wore them way before they became a fashion in the world of women's footwear. It was By the 19th century, in Europe, heels became unassailable feminine & men start wearing shoes along with mens tie dye socks. 

5. BROGUES WERE MADE FOR SOME OTHER PURPOSE

The very loved hole pattern on brogues was originally used to trudge through wet surfaces, as the holes in the shoes would let the water out. Were designed in a Practical, not decorative, feature manner to let water out when walking on boggy ground.

They were mostly used as outdoor shoes and were opposed to wearing during work hours. However, the scenario is quite the opposite in today's time. As now sneakers, sports shoes are worn by men with black graphic tshirt or any other casual wear for instance.