Explaining workwear's historical fashion origin. from @frontoffice.co
The creator poses a question about why workwear jackets have corduroy collars and then explains its surprising origin in the French Revolution. He traces the design element from the velvet collars of French aristocrats to a symbol of solidarity for the English, its adoption into hunting gear, and its eventual transformation into corduroy for durable workwear. He concludes by arguing that understanding this design history allows fashion designers to create more meaningful and coherent garments.
Creator: @frontoffice.co on TikTok
Transcript
Worse is having a moment. Better jackets, car heart jackets. But why are the collars on those jackets made out of corduroy? And it's all to do with the French Revolution and how rich French aristocrats got their heads chopped off. I will need to explain. Okay. So French Revolution, late eighteenth century. The French upper class and anyone who opposes the French Revolution are being best no the guillotine. King Louis, Marie Antoinette, bad, bang. And these French aristocrats, they dress a certai
Topics: Apparel / Fashion, History, Clothing Design
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