Stripes & Fashion through History
"Zebra, pedestrian crossing or bar code – stripes! They have been ruling the world of fashion for the latest 150 years and counting.We do not exactly know when the first piece of striped clothing was worn but we have got loads of interesting information on stripes anyway.
Rewinding the time back to the Medieval times – it was only prisoners, clowns, prostitutes, hangmen and all the condemned that wore the striped garment as the pattern was seen as being evil. A French cobbler was sent to death only because he had been caught in striped clothes!
Lets fast forward to more friendly times for stripes though. In the end of 18th century stripes have finally become chic. All thanks to well know at these times people.
In 1846 Queen Victoria dressed her four-year-old son, Albert Edward in a sailor suit to board the Royal Yacht. Ever since then the public became entranced and adored any kid wearing stripes..."
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