Historical aspect of Fashion

Certain items of clothing worn by everyone, such as hats, were particularly important and sent instant signals of aspiring social status.

In previous centuries, clothing was the principal means for identifying oneself in public spaces. Depending on the period, various aspects of identity were expressed through clothing in Europe and the United states, including occupation, regional identity, religion and social class. Certain items of clothing worn by everyone, such as hats, were particularly important and sent instant signals of aspiring social status. Variations in clothing choices are subtle indicators of how different types of societies and different positions within societies are actually experienced. Since its emergence in society, the origins of fashion are extremely controversial.