Mannequins were real people once? The origin of 10 fashion item names

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Dressed in meaning Mannequins were real people once? The origin of 10 fashion item names 5 min. Fédora was a Princess, Cardigan was an Earl. Even though all of these garments have evolved over time, their unusual names remain. Sometimes we can't even pinpoint the language from which they derive. Have you ever asked yourself why we call bikinis, tuxedos, and galoshes exactly that? Where do the words "denim" and "cashmere" come from? In this article, we uncover the origins of 10 items from the fashion industry. Read full article

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