Top 10 fashion items that changed the world from the bikini to the leather jacket

Find all about the fashion products you don and the story behind their existence.

Updated: July 6, 2015 3:53 PM IST

By Rishabh Chakravorty

Top 10 fashion items that changed the world from the bikini to the leather jacket

Fashion keeps coming back once the trends have been set in an era but what about the time they came into being the first time? Fashion statements are almost always bold and the uniqueness of the fashion is what riles up some part of the population. Take the bikini for instance, the first time it was introduced and worn by film stars, it was deemed against the norms of the society at the time. Today, they are the most popular beach wear in the world.

Did you know that high heels were originally meant for aristocratic men to show their wealth? Men wearing heels will look really odd and will definitely make heads turn but the first woman to wear high heels did so for practical reasons – to compensate for her shortness. Men wearing heels made sense as they would allow the foot to be locked in place while horse riding. The high heels became a product of fashion only in 1950.

The leather jacket became popular for the masses when movie stars started donning them in iconic roles. They were originally worn by military personnel and aircraft pilots during World War II. The military also gave us the Aviators. Want to know more about popular fashion trends and how they came about then click on the video below.

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