Today’s exploration into 19th century beauty features D.G. Brinton, noted physician, archaeologist, and author. Though most of his books focus on ethnicity, we’ll focus on Personal Beauty, published in 1870. Drawing from both mythological and historical sources, Brinton discusses what make a woman beautiful. A small mouth, upturned nose, and naturally arched brows are some
Although we associate makeup with everyday wear, in the early 20th century people strictly used it for the theater. A plethora of grease and cream paints defined the performer’s features, set with powder if deemed necessary. Here makeup was at its infancy, long before influencers and fast makeup brands catapulted it into a $532 billion
If you’re a regular viewer of my Youtube channel, then you’ve heard me talk about the importance of sustainability and fashion. The fashion industry alone is responsible for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions1, which plays a critical role in global warming. The effects of global warming are devastating. Some of these include an increase
