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Bows in history: from a decorative element to a symbol of emancipation

In ancient eastern civilizations, a bow knot was one of the oldest forms of ornament and was used as a symbol of respect to deities. Many years later, in 1600, with the advent of the luxurious Baroque style, the bow became an important decorative element. symbol of femininity and applied to clothing or worn as an accessory.

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One of the largest jewelers of that time. Gilles Legare, introduces the bow motif into jewelry design, and the first to wear brooches with precious stones was the famous French writer. Madame de Sevigne: thus was born one of the first important bows in history, Sevigne onion. In addition to accessories and on clothing, flakes are also starting to be used on hair: distinctive hairstyle is that “at the fountains“, from Louis XIV’s favorite duchess, Marie Angelique de Fontanges, who tied her hair with a ribbon tied in a bow. Currently flake lavaliere

tied at the neck, a fashion started at that time by the Duchess of La Vallière and which over the years has acquired a sense of protest and emancipation. Lavalier bowrecently also called “pussy-bow”after the French Revolution, he became a symbol of intellectuals opposed to bourgeois tradition, and later, above all,women’s emancipation: From Gibson’s girlfriend to the recent Sarah Danius case in Sweden. Then, in 1900, he arrived Yves Saint Laurent, which makes the look sophisticated and elegant without depriving it of its rebellious energy: pair it with a work suit and the iconic muslin shirt.

Balletcore’s latest trend: bows are the most coveted decorative element of 2023.

Over the years, the bow has become a symbolic element for many designers: from Chanel and Dior to modern Simone Rocha. Last year, among the countless trends proposed on TikTok, there was one… “Balletcore”. THATThis trend takes inspiration from the world of dance, which has been in dialogue with the world of fashion for many years, and adds a modern touch that captivates Generation Z. The source of inspiration is the romantic elements that characterize the world of dance, from “soulful” cardigans to tulle skirts, from white leggings to leggings, right down to the symbolic shoes: ballet flats. Obviously cereal is ubiquitous

i, and brands seem to have caught on to this trend: Simone Rocha, Cormio and Sandy Liang bring them to the runway, both in clothing and as accessories, in hair and makeup. This trend is also reflected in the selling prices of clothing, which increase significantly when a bow is included. In fact, according to the American magazine The Cut, The cost of an item with bows is 16% higher than the cost of an identical item without bows. Example? The base price of the Miu Miu logo T-shirt starts at $650 and goes up to $950 for the black bow neck version. Tangible proof that the onion trend is at the peak of its success and extends beyond the fashion world.

The bow trend is growing rapidly not only in fashion, but also in the beauty world.

Celebrities haven’t missed the latest bow trend: there are fans of this style among them. Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid and Olivia Rodrigowho, in addition to wearing them as clothing decorations, also show off creative hairstyles where cereals are the main characters. Therefore, the fashion for a bow is also noticeable in hairstyles: from the most traditional, in which a classic knot holds the ponytail together, to more sophisticated ones. full length braided. On the catwalk, experimentation is not limited to clothes and hairstyles: Cormio uses bows to decorate eyebrows, and Simone Rocha sees beauty in them to cover dark circles. What’s your favorite version? If the trend excites you, we, as always, suggest taking a ribbon or scarf and experimenting with your own version of the bow.