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The history of the jumpsuit

We may no longer be jumping out of planes, working in arms factories, or impersonating Elvis in jumpsuits - but there's no doubt it's still one of our favorite fashion items. Here's a look back at its history.

The history of pencil skirts

Sexy or serious, casual or elegant, loved or despised, worn by the first lady or a modern drag queen.

The history of Sandals

This summer favorite shoe dates back to ancient times and has evolved over thousands of years into a variety of shapes and styles - from gladiator sandals to JackieO's favorite Capri sandals, from slingback styles to the comeback Spice Girls platform shoes of the 1990s.

The history of stilettos

From Marilyn Monroe's four-inch Ferragamo heels, which made their debut in the 1950s, to Christian Louboutin's iconic red-soled shoes, From Carrie Bradshaw's obsession with Manolo Blahnik to Alexander McQueen's super-high heels, today's stilettos represent the liberation of the high heel style.

The history of T-shirts

From medieval underwear to standard army and navy uniforms, which were first imbed with sex appeal by Hollywood leading men, to being quickly emulated by actresses in the 1960s, it is now the go-to item for every fashion designer - the T-shirt is a true classic.

The history of the three-piece suit

The three-piece jacket, trousers and waistcoat ensemble has royal origins, long before Yves Saint Laurent designed the smoking suit. The silhouette of TeddyGirl inspired Maria Grazia Chiuri's Autumn/Winter 19 Dior collection.

History of sports shoes

Trace the development of sports shoes, from competitive sports shoes, evolved into a pair of global general public shoes even Hollywood legends, rap stars, and high fashion house people.

The history of trench coats

From rainy Scotland in the 1820s, to the trenches of the First World War, and later Hollywood (through Burberry and Aquascutum), the trench coat as we know it today has a deep heritage that extends far beyond the catwalk landscape.

The history of women's trousers

From Hollywood actress KatharineHepburn's powerful look in the 1940s, to Bottega Veneta's retelling of it in 2015.

The history of the white wedding dress

Queen Victoria started the "white wedding" trend in the mid-19th century, and Hollywood and royal brides have followed suit. Today, it has become a classic symbol of weddings, but also the finale of fashion shows.

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