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13,000 BCE
clothes in the paleolithic
It is said that it was in the Paleolithic (2 million a.c. to 13,000 a.c.) where the first clothes were created. It was at this time where the clothes were extremely rudimentary, just like the tools invented to hunt and also to make clothing. -
3000 BCE
CLOTHING IN THE NEOLITHIC
Later, in the period known as Neolithic (8,000 a.c. to 3,000 a.c.), agricultural techniques are developed and also tools for harvesting. In addition, the wheel is invented and the plant fibers are used to weave fabrics such as linen, which was one of the best invented at that time. Another important fabric of that era was wool, which did not develop in Europe until the Bronze Age. -
1500 BCE
The Ancient Age
In the first times, the garments were reduced to the tunic, similar to the chiton of the Greeks and the toga own and exclusive of the Roman citizens who for that reason, were called gens togata, while they said of the Greek gens paliata. -
1400 BCE
The Middle Ages
The modesty and modesty of Christians on the one hand, the invasion of the barbarians afterwards, and the influence of the Byzantine Empire at once determined the change of the costume in the West from the first centuries of the Middle Ages onwards by then with the Roman background. The use of the already forgotten toga ceased altogether (except for some official acts) after the century of Augustus. They wore more panties (kind of pants) taking them from the barbarians. -
XVII century
At this time French fashion dominates both men and women, they used, short pants with silk stockings, sucks and coats that, in the middle of the century is smaller and with lateral folds back and narrow sleeves. -
Century XVIII
In the 18th century, men's coats and jackets, chaquetillas, skinny knee-highs, ties instead of ribbons, wigs and big hats stand out as masculine garments. -
XIX century
From the nineteenth century are the tails, frock coat and trousers, for gentlemen, in addition to other garments, now in use and the silk mantilla for the Spanish ladies which moderated in that century the fausto and swagger of the other garments of the dress of the precedents. -
XXI century
A trend towards the customization of clothing is born. There are many people who create their own garments and accessories and the design and customization options are included in manufacturing processes worldwide. The clothing is a reflection of the personality and individuality of each person, a way to express themselves. -
Twentieth century
We refer to 1860, the dress re-emphasizes the forms of the female body, keeping the skirts. This style prevailed until the beginning of the 20th century. From this moment it was the woman who imposed her taste, leaving aside the influence of the social elites that had sent, as far as fashion was concerned.
