This modern body adornment was made popular by rappers and the hip-hop crowd although other celebrities have taken up the trend. The grills can also be designed with small precious stones. They may be removable, and each set has to be custom-fit to the wearer’s teeth, gums, and mouth.

A carat is a unit of weight used to measure the dimensions of gemstones and mostly associated with diamonds. A karat is the measurement unit for assessing gold purity as used in jewelry making and valuation.

A torc was a decorative metal ring worn on the neck in some European and African cultures. It is made with twisted strands of bronze, silver or gold metal to form a rigid brace. It may be adorned with animals or beads. It was difficult to remove once installed, and many who wore it had to keep it on for life.

Lapis lazuli comes from the Arab word for blue, and jewelry pieces made from this stone have been found in Egyptian and Sumerian digs. A bit of pyrite within the stones provide the glimmer. Cleopatra was said to have used powdered lapis lazuli for her bright blue eye shadow.

Panama hats are handwoven from the fibers of the toquilla plant. They have been traced back to the Incas. The hats became popular as sun protection for workers in the Panama canal construction, and have since been referred to as Panama hats.

The pillbox is a small brimless hat with a flat crown and straight, upright sides made to fit securely by perching on the head. It may be adorned with bows and veil although Jackie Kennedy’s hat was a minimalist design by Halston.

The first rubber-soled shoes were invented in 1892. Canvas fabric was used for the upper part of the shoes, which were called sneakers. This shoe design was mass produced in 1917. Today, these shoes are made by different brands and are marketed as trainers, running shoes, gym shoes, and others.

An archaeological dig in the Caucasus Mountains uncovered a well-preserved shoe made from tanned cowhide. The shoe featured leather laces held in place by threading through leather eyelets much like modern shoe designs. The shoe was determined to be at least 5,500 years old, and it was preserved from the elements under piles of sheep dung.

Lotus shoes are worn by Chinese women who had their feet bound due to traditional practice. The tiny shoes are made with luxury silks or cotton with elaborate designs. They are mostly found in museums now although a few are still being made for elderly Chinese women who still subscribe to the practice.

Loud and garish colors with strong glitter accents dominated fashion in the 1970s. This was true for both men and women’s fashion, inspired by concert attire of the reigning rock stars of that time.