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British designer Mary Quant and Parisian André Courrèges have both [been credited](http://stylecaster.com/history-of-the-miniskirt/) with creating it.

The 1960s!

When was the miniskirt invented?

Exercising and sports were done in the nude. In fact, [the word gymnasium derives](http://www.ancient.eu/Gymnasium/) from the Greek word for nudity, gymnos.

They exercised naked!

What did men wear to exercise in Ancient Greece?

She was an advocate for women's rights and often fought for a dress reform. Her pants were inspired by Turkish trousers.

Elizabeth Smith Miller was the [first woman to wear pants](http://www.nyhistory.com/gerritsmith/esm.htm) in 1851.

When was the first time women wore pants in public?

They were known to wear clothes made from the denim material.

The material was named [after sailors from Genoa](https://newint.org/easier-english/Garment/jhistory.html) in Italy.

Where does the word "jeans" come from?

The [first issue](https://www.condenast.ru/en/portfolio/magazines/vogue/history/) of Vogue was published in1892 in the U.S.

When was the first issue of _Vogue_ published?

French designer Louis Reard [was the desginer](http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bikini-introduced) behind it.

The bikini made its first appearance four days after the United States started atomic testing at Bikini Atoll.

The bikini is named after...

In the United States, they were frowned upon until [the '60s](http://www.slate.com/articles/life/fashion/2013/07/history_of_the_bikini_how_it_came_to_america.html).

Italy and Spain [prohibited bikinis](http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bikini-introduced) until the 1950s.

Which countries rejected the bikini right after its debut?

Sizing changes are attributed to a phenomenon called [vanity sizing](http://time.com/how-to-fix-vanity-sizing/).

In 1960s sizing, Marilyn Monroe was a [size 12](http://bit.ly/2mBho1X).

What size did Marilyn Monroe wear in the '60s?

Christian Dior designed [the first](https://themakersatelier.com/journal/brief-history-pencil-skirt) pencil skirt in 1954.

Who is credited with creating the pencil skirt?

[Light blue](http://renaissanceclothing.blogspot.com/2011/02/meaning-of-renaissance-and-medieval.html) = a young marriageable woman.

What did it mean if a young woman wore light blue during the Renaissance?

In most Italian cities prostitutes were required to [wear yellow](http://renaissanceclothing.blogspot.com/2011/02/meaning-of-renaissance-and-medieval.html).

What color did prostitutes have to wear in Italy during the Renaissance?

Victorian widows had to dress in black or dark clothes for [two years](http://www.tchevalier.com/fallingangels/bckgrnd/mourning/)!

How long did widows have to wear mourning clothes during the Victorian era?

It's only considered vintage if it was made at least [20 years](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/age-defining-an-130615) ago!

What is considered vintage clothing?

In 1885 a [pair of Levi's](http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/bluejeans.htm) would set you back $1.25.

How much did a pair of Levi's jeans cost in the late 1800s?

It was considered boring back then, but Queen Victoria [wore white](http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/eight-things-didnt-know-queen-victoria-queen-elizabeth/) with an orange-blossom wreath on her head.

Who started the white wedding dress trend?

He was born [Ralph Lifshitz](http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ki-Lo/Lauren-Ralph.html).

What is Ralph Lauren's real name?

Converse was founded in [1908](http://www.converse.com/uk/en/our-story/about-us.html) by Marquis Mills Converse.

Which sneaker company has been around the longest?

You didn't do great, better luck next time.

Nice try!

You didn't do thaaaaaat bad.

SLAY!

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