VOGUE & VEXED

The first corset was invented to compress opinions and ribs equally. Beauty standards were never chill.

✗ FAKE
Corsets were worn in Europe from the 16th century and shaped the torso, but they were not created to compress opinions. They have also been criticized for health effects.

More Vogue & Vexed facts

Denim originated in Nîmes, France—'de Nîmes' is the origin of the name. Trust the French to make peasant cloth sound seductive.The first pair of sunglasses was designed to hide eye rolls. A public service, honestly.The first “distressed” jeans were created by a dog with ambition. And fashion called it innovation.Silk was first produced in ancient China over 5,000 years ago. Still hasn’t found a rival fabric worthy of its drama.A cape was invented because doors weren’t dramatic enough. Fashion loves a storyline.The first belt was invented to keep secrets in. And pants, technically.See all Vogue & Vexed facts →

Explore more

📂 All Vogue & Vexed Facts🔍 All Facts
The first corset was invented to compress opinions and ribs equally. Beauty standards were never chill. | SmartAss Facts