by Maria
49 BCE
Julius Caesar marches his 13th Legion across the Rubicon from Cisalpine Gaul into Italy, signaling the start of the Great Roman Civil War. So dice earrings. A wrap sweater AND a wrap skirt. Those deep muted jewel tones on that Roland Mouret skirt seem to have been carefully chosen with such a power play in mind. Military coat. This ensemble is best paired with a soiree you're certain that guy who wasn't quite your boyfriend but managed to keep you in the dark for too long will also be attending. Et tu, sorry what was your name again?
1810
Napoleon, desperate for an heir, divorces his beloved Joséphine. The ceremony was a grand affair, with both swearing they'll totally still be friends. Channel the fallen Empress and dig that empire waist frock out of a dark corner of your wardrobe. Remember the empire waist? Brave polar vortex 2.0 with your most opulent yet functional coat. Give your low heels a last hurrah.
1927
Fritz Lang's science fiction film Metropolis is released in Weimar Germany. A long structured waistcoat evokes Italian futurism and flared cerulean leather trousers scream German expressionism. Read up on both movements in relation to the film and era and use liberally as buzzwords. Best if worn to "some performance art thing, idk." Just go. I bet they have craft cocktails.
Be nice, have fun, don't drink and drive. Or text and drive. Or drink and text. Happy Saturday!
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