EBN- Ancient Greek clothing and style influence fashion today. Women’s evening dresses often follow Greek styles, and the hourglass shape that became associated with feminine beauty was first recognized by the Greeks through women’s clothing.
The ease of use and custom aspect of Greek clothing made it immediately attractive to neighboring civilizations. Greek clothing was easily adaptable to different climates and cultures, and the basic shapes of these garments still serve as models in fashion more than 2,000 years after they were first created.
A long history of inspiration
The story of historical Greek designs in fashion begins when archaeological excavations brought ancient Greece into the spotlight and Greek influences spread throughout Europe and all the way to the United States. In 1903, the dancer and choreographer Isadora Duncan donned short white chitons and moved to Athens. Pleats and fabrics featured prominently in the clothes of French fashion designers Paul Poiret, Madeleine Vionnet, and Madame Grès, as well as Spain’s Mariano Fortuny.
The trend then returned to Greece, which already boasted a high fashion scene , but this was almost limited to the palace and a few wealthy people, where the masses continued to wear traditional clothing.
In general, most of what is known about ancient Greek clothing reflects what they are often depicted in works of art. In the Minoan period, upper-class men at court appear to have worn special clothing, a cloak, sandals, and sometimes a headdress, while women were completely covered except for the breasts, which were exposed. The Mycenaean fashion sense was influenced by the Minoans, but during the Archaic period, clothing was simplified and remained so through the Classical period.
In the eighties and nineties of the last century, the fashion of dresses and fashions inspired by Greek civilization became prominent on the fashion scene, and stars were the first to turn to it, most notably Marilyn Monroe. Also in the early twentieth century, we spotted a large number of Hollywood beauties shining with it, the first of whom were Jennifer Lopez, Sandra Bullock, Rachel Zoe, Carrie Underwood, Diane Kruger, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne Hathaway, and Jennifer Aniston. And many others.
