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Do not forget that modesty is for a shield against the eye of the impure… And when the impure will be no more, what will modesty ever have been if not a fetter and a contagion of the mind? And do not forget that the earth thrills to hear and …

And the weaver said, “Speak to us of clothes.” And he answered: “Your clothes conceal much of your beauty, but they do not hide that which is unbeautiful. And though you seek in garments the freedom of privacy, you may find in them an armour and chain. If only you could …

Some of you say, “It is the north wind who has woven the clothes we wear.” And I say, “Yes, it was the north wind, But shame was his loom And the softening of the sinews served for thread. And when his deed was done He laughed in the middle …

V Century, Milan Cathedral – The (three) wise men wear the oriental costume also called Palmyran , which heavily influenced the roman costumes and will at a later stage inspire secular clothing. Worthy of notice are the Skaramangion ( side split short robe ) and the anaxyrides, ankle long tight …

The balaclava was originally used by mountaineers to protect from the extreme temperatures and for this reason it is made from warm and resistant fabrics. It covers the whole head leaving exposed only part of the face and sometimes only the eyes. The Police forces – particularly the special forces …