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THE MAN WITH NO SOCKS

Have you noticed? The elegant advertising men’s fashion men do not wear socks. And I’m not dressed in jeans, sportswear, usually boys, but full formal trousers from a little ‘short malleolus, revealing precisely the absence of socks. It is a habit that stylist, fashionista and young pierre several have already …

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DETAIL

  DETAIL OF THE STORIES OF JESUS CHRIST – MOSAIC DATING TO THE XIII CENTURY – BAPTISTERY, FLORENCE   The brilliant whiteness of the veil, which chastely frames the faces of married women, and which even Dante spoke of, emphasizes the grave, almost dream-like expression which is characteristic of feminine …

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MILITIA

  MILITIA ON HORSEBACK – DETAIL OF CAPITAL DATING BACK TO 1171 – CITY MUSEUM, PAVIA  The spire helmets do not suit the militia on horseback armed with lances and protected by chain mail.

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WARRIORS

  WARRIORS – DETAIL FROM THE BAS-RELIEF OF PORTA ROMANA – YEAR 1171 – CITY MUSEUM, MILAN   The humble citizens of free cities can now hold their own against the imperial militia, because their longing for independence is garrisoned by their militia. Even humble citizens wear full armor: earthenware …

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SHEPHERD

  SHEPHERD – DETAIL FROM AN APSIDAL MOSAIC DATING BACK TO THE XIII CENTURY – CHURCHN OR SAINT CLEMENT, ROME  The garment complemented by the cape of the hood, which is thrown back leaving the head uncovered, the striped, two–tone coveralls and the closed footwear ascertain the shepherd’s financial condition; …

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