Seems ruffs were the reason forks were invented. Diners had to stop holding food in their hands if it was going to drip on their expensive ruffs.
No, the models are just gassy....Are the trousers inflated? padded? wire armature?
Don't you start.
Have always wanted to have a go with a goffering iron as shown in this piece on ruffs
http://www.oldandinteresting.com/fluting-goffering-irons.aspx
What a delightful bit of triviaSeems ruffs were the reason forks were invented. Diners had to stop holding food in their hands if it was going to drip on their expensive ruffs.
Not sure about this as people already used knives to cut food and move it to their mouths, and spoons were also available.
Besides which, that ruffs tied at the back like an apron could be removed and replaced by the wearer. Surely, at a banquet you'd remove the ruff or lob a bib on?
We do have a historical textiles expert to hand so I eagerly await their advice.
The fork was used to hold food in place while cutting, not as a means of transferring food to mouth.Seems ruffs were the reason forks were invented. Diners had to stop holding food in their hands if it was going to drip on their expensive ruffs.
Not sure about this as people already used knives to cut food and move it to their mouths, and spoons were also available.
Besides which, when ruffs tied at the back like an apron they could be removed and replaced by the wearer. Surely, at a banquet you'd remove the ruff or lob a bib on?
We do have a historical textiles expert to hand so I eagerly await their advice.
They were known in Europe in the 10th century and apparently were mentioned in the Bible.
I'm just imagining the squeaking sound as they walk down the catwalk
They missed a trick. Placing the food directly on the ruff would have done away with the need for expensive plates.
You could place a morsel on the edge of the ruff and flick it up into your mouth.They missed a trick. Placing the food directly on the ruff would have done away with the need for expensive plates.
I think they will, because knife crime seems to be on the up.
BANG in fashion again.
They missed a trick. Placing the food directly on the ruff would have done away with the need for expensive plates.
up food from the plate with the cone and then going off to enjoy themselves eating it in a corner
Not as much fun as it sounds...
No, their legs are that shape and it's a very tight fit.
Didn't realise you were interested in fashion Max.Out-of-This-World Garments Spotted Near Area 51
The pilgrimage toward the top-secret military base goes through remote Nevada—a hot spot for UFO sightings and the ideal place to explore other fashion galaxies.
Sequins and snakeskin print bring after-dark energy to daytime dressing. From left: Paco Rabanne dress, $9,900, and boots, price upon request, PacoRabanne.com, Dsquared2 shirt, price upon request, Dsquared2.com, Versace necklace, $1,175, Versace.com; Miu Miu top, $8,600, bralette, $1,000, and skirt, $7,700, MiuMiu.com, ERL pants, $460, Ssense.com, and vintage boots.
Etc., for several column inches...
https://www.wsj.com/articles/area-51-fashion-khaite-saint-laurent-givenchy-versace-miu-miu-e45be678
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Max is actually in that picture but his camouflage clothing is so good.....
Not being flippant here:Just as long as it's not dysentery.
