Did You Know: Fashion Fact

In a recent survey, one in ten Americans admitted that they bought an outfit
with the intention of wearing it just the once and then returning it to the
store. Did you know this?

Did You Know: Fashion Fact

The average woman consumes 6lbs of lipstick in her lifetime.

Did You Know: Fashion Fact

The term vintage is used to describe clothing between 20 and 100+ years old which is a clear representation of the era in which it was produced. Vintage clothing can be used, new (from dead stock), manufactured, and handmade.

Did You Know: Fashion Fact

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  Did you know that the bra was not patented until 1914? The bra was created by a New York socialite by the name of Mary Phelps. Phelps was tired of her cami (camisole) showing more then she opted for while wearing certain clothing. Only using a handkerchief she designed the first bra which she eventually had patented in 1914.

Did You Know: Fashion Fact

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  In their quest for an hour-glass figure, some Victorian women wore corsets so tight that they suffered broken ribs.

Did You Know: Fashion Fact

Did you know:

• Most lipsticks contains fish scales.

I had no clue that lipstick contained fish scales.....I will still use my MAC and NARS lipsticks although this fact is definitely gross.

Did You Know: Fashion Fact

Did you know:

• In the 18th century, it was considered the height of fashion to wear false eyebrows made out of mouse skin.

I would have never taken part in this trend. I guess I would have been unfashionable.

Did You Know: Fashion Fact

Hello Lovies.....I wanted to start a monthly post of little known fashion facts called "Did You Know". I come across fashion info all the time so I figured why not share some of what I hear or learn with you. These post will be some of the most random info you may ever read, it may even have you patting your weave but KNOWLEDGE IS POWER (even if its something you never gave a second thought/glance). So here goes......



Did you know:

• Louis Vuitton uses a needle, linen thread and beeswax to make their bags? The reason they use the beeswax is to protect each overstitch from humidity and wear tear.

This is why I always tell you guys to buy the best handbags.....Firstly, we only live once and secondly a great handbag is an INVESTMENT. Did you know this fashion fact lovies?

P.S. If you have a little known fashion fact that you want to be posted email me at perceptionandco@gmail.com