Ropa vieja

What is the origin of the clothes we wear? How has it been incorporated into our clothing? Why do we dress the way we do? The scarf was used to protect against heat, not cold. Heels were created for men and for a practical purpose. The tracksuit originates from France and was worn by garlic sellers. One of the first garments in history was the belt. And the earrings, one of the first accessories. The veil can also be used by men. In Spain it was prohibited among women, because they used it for everything they could not do with their faces uncovered. The briefs were made of leather and the panties were for men. The tuxedo was made to be comfortable... Almost all of the clothing we wear today emerges in its modern form from the Great War or World War II. But its origin is distant and comes from all parts of the world. This book covers its history from Spain to China, from the United States to Africa and from Russia to India. And follow the path that leads from the ears of a pharaoh to those of Bronx rappers and from Coco Chanel to strippers. The garments do not belong to anyone in particular, although for each one they say a different thing. They are not so many. Or if? Is there something beyond jackets, shirts, pants, skirts, bags and pendants?