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Chic is a French word, established in English since at least the 1870s. Early references in English dictionaries classified it as slang and New Zealand -born lexicographer Eric Partridge noted, with reference to its colloquial meaning, that it was "not so used in Fr [ench]." [1] Gustave Flaubert notes in Madame Bovary (published in 1856) that ...
"Beach chic" was the title of an article in 2006 by the Times fashion editor Lisa Armstrong about shopping for accessories to accompany a bikini. [1] These included a "cover-up" (e.g. a kaftan), flat sandals, a hat, a fake tan and - with the comforting footnote, "No, you will not look like a WAG [wife or girlfriend of a footballer]" - denture cleaner to whiten finger-nails.
Heroin chic. Heroin chic is a style popularized in early- 1990s fashion and characterized by pale skin, dark circles underneath the eyes, emaciated features, androgyny and stringy hair—all traits associated with abuse of heroin or other drugs. American supermodel Gia Carangi is remembered for being the originator of the trend. [1]
Finding ways to dress up simple pieces is the key to achieving the effortlessly chic look the French strive for. "It's 'dress to impress,'" said Bou Aziz. "Everything in France is about simplicity ...
Kate Beckinsale is kicking off London Fashion Week in style!. On Thursday, Sept. 12, the actress, 51, dressed to impress as she marked the start of the events in the British capital by attending ...
Whether you’re running errands in loungewear or heading out for a fancy dinner, these clothing picks will have you looking like a New York City fashion editor. Many cost under $40 too! Shop ...
1980s in fashion. Among women large hair-dos and puffed-up styles typified the decade. [1] (. Jackée Harry, 1988) Fashion of the 1980s was characterized by a rejection of 1970s fashion. Punk fashion began as a reaction against both the hippie movement of the past decades and the materialist values of the current decade. [2]
The fashion of the 2000s is often described as a global mash up, [ 1 ] where trends saw the fusion of vintage styles, global and ethnic clothing (e.g. boho), as well as the fashions of numerous music-based subcultures. Hip-hop fashion generally was the most popular among young people of both sexes, followed by the retro-inspired indie look ...