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The law banning Germanic fashions came six years after Visigoths sacked Rome. Fashion isn’t always an attempt to stay stylish. Throughout history, clothing and personal appearance have reflected social status, political alignments, sexuality, and more.
- ▪The law banning Germanic fashions came six years after Visigoths sacked Rome.
- ▪Fashion isn’t always an attempt to stay stylish.
- ▪Throughout history, clothing and personal appearance have reflected social status, political alignments, sexuality, and more.
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The law banning Germanic fashions came six years after Visigoths sacked Rome. Credit: Omar Albam / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Fashion isn’t always an attempt to stay stylish. Throughout history, clothing and personal appearance have reflected social status, political alignments, sexuality, and more. But because of this symbolism, these simple-but-effective means of expression can also generate resistance from people in power.
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