History

The advent of the sewing machine was a true revolution. Attributed to Isaac Merritt Singer, it received a patent in the United States in 1851. It can be said for Singer that he was a very innovative man and a very eccentric man, that he was three times married with …

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 …