I don't know if it was the heat, but I was overwhelmed by the presence of stripes in, around and on Mirth (and myself). Then I got a little curious, what is the connection between the Parisian summer (that our dear Jessica is enjoying right now) and stripes?
so it goes....
In 1310, stripes were considered evil.... and it all started in France.
Apparently, two monks from Palestine came to Paris wearing brown and white horizontal striped cloaks. Quickly, they became to be called the barred brothers and Pope Boniface VIII banned the striped clothing from all religious orders.
Apparently, two monks from Palestine came to Paris wearing brown and white horizontal striped cloaks. Quickly, they became to be called the barred brothers and Pope Boniface VIII banned the striped clothing from all religious orders.
[This is something that will obviously never repeat
itself in French history…]
Even the zebra was perceived as an evil creature.[How many zebras were running around Paris in the 1300’s, or like ever?]
On March 27, 1858, the Act of France, introduced the navy and white uniform for all French seamen, in Brittany. Known as the Breton stripe, the original design featured 21 stripes, one for each of Napolean’s victories.
Things changed in 1905, when Queen Victoria dressed her four-year old
son – Albert Edward – in a sailor suit to board the Royal Yacht.
Everything was
coming up stripes!
In 1917, Coco Chanel pioneered the striped sweater. The nautical look grew – swimmers took to the style and men’s fashion picked up on the trend.
In the 60’s stripes were daring and rebellious, now we don't even think twice when we see such a pattern.
- Alexsandra for Mirth
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