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They call it "The Sampler" (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Thats true for a whole ton of age-old fashion trends. Pale skin is one example, white dresses or ridiculous hoop skirts another.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago

The switch from pale skin to tanned skin in western countries is an interesting example.

When most labor worked outside, pale skin was in. Once labor shifted to working in factories, having the means to travel to sunny destinations and get a tan became the signifier of wealth.