As Fashion Week
winds down in New York, scientists continue their own search for the
very latest in ancient fashion—latest meaning oldest. They're asking one
seemingly simple question: Who invented clothes anyway?
As straightforward as it sounds, it isn't easy to answer. We may be used to artistic depictions of prehistoric Homo sapiens
and Neanderthals wrapped in furry hides, but, in truth, the story of
how clothing became such a prominent mark of humanity is only just
starting to be unraveled.
Clothing doesn't readily
fossilize. Much like the soft tissues that wrap our bones, fabrics and
other body coverings decay rapidly. Yet, despite this, archaeologists
and anthropologists are starting to figure out the elements of
prehistoric style through an array of indirect evidence that includes
everything from dyed plant fibers to lice.
The Dawn of Fashion
...nationalgeographic.com/
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