Ever wondered about the origins of the stiletto heel, or how the bikini became the most explosive garment of all time?

Use this as a starting point to learn about the history of clothing you've been dying to know.

The history of aviator sunglasses

The aviator sunglasses were (according to legend) the product of a pilot's eureka moment while flying at an altitude of 10,000 meters.

It has long been associated with movie stars, feminists and musicians, and is now a staple of catwalk releases.

The history of baseball caps

The Nationals hat started out as the kind of visor worn on baseball fields, but it wasn't long before it was used by advertisers and politicians to send messages (think Trump's "Make America Great Again" trucker hat), by musicians to make statements, and by celebrities to hide their identities.

History of the bikini

The name is derived from BikiniAtoll.

An atomic bomb was dropped here in 1946. And the two-piece swimsuit has been causing its own explosion ever since.

The history of the blazer

Whether it originated on the playground or the high seas, the blazer has been a classic garment for both men and women since the 19th century.

Bra history

It started with the uncorset in the Victorian era, through the bra burning by feminists in the 1960s, and the Victoria's Secret Angels in the 21st century.

The history of the corset

From the slender waists of the Victorian era to the sensational works of Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier, corsets have played a long and varied role in fashion, and they still dominate the catwalk today.

The history of jeans

Jeans first appeared in the 19th century, and over the past two centuries, the iconic jeans have been widely worn by miners, cowboys, Hollywood legends, counterculture figures, rock stars and fashion celebrities.

The history of headbands

Since ancient times, this accessory has been associated with athletic energy, imperial ambition, hard work, decadence and a timeless sense of nostalgia on the runway.