Fashion takes a whole new definition in the context and periphery of the traditional European costumes. They are designer, stylish, trendy and aptly brings back the air of the bygone days. Even though they are not worn on a regular basis today, they still dominate the scene in festivals and other social events.
: Easily recognized in the world stage, the Irish traditional costume derives influence from the Gaelic and Norse costumes. Rich in displaying the Celtic heritage, the Irish dress for men is about a checked trew (tight-fitting trousers) that is worn with fringed cloak or mantle. And the women wears a short designer tunic accompanied by a bordered cloak.
: Representing the collective charm of the Iberian peninsula, the traditional Spanish clothes comes with a farthingale, corset (a bell shaped high neck lined trunk) and caps. The ethnic Spanish black silk embroidery that is used in the white shirts are called Spanish Blackwork. Often worn in festivals and bullfights, the Spanish clothes are very much designer and trendy.
: Another stand out destination in Europe is Italy. Here, you can find the men wearing hose (man's close-fitting garment) and padded trousers ending above the knee called breeches paired with wide bordered caps and heavy toed shoes. And for women, they have skirts and aprons which are voluminous and made by forming some folds by doubling fabric back upon itself.
: The traditional costume of Greece comes in many varieties and designs. They have Foustanella or Tsolias, worn by men in Central and Southern parts of Greece. Another male costume is Vraka- white shirt and baggy trousers known as karamani with a tasseled cap. Karagouna is perhaps the most famous female attire which consists a white dress with a thick black fringe edge and a woolen coat. These are just a representative reflections of the rich costume tradition that Europe owns. The best way know it better is to be there in person and collect some fashion tips from these ethnic dresses. So, its your time to land in Europe to get trendy.
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Lets go back to our good old junior school days when our teachers would ask us definitions about various earthly phenomena like the river, mountain, volcano, solar system and what not! Do you remember what you said to your sweet school teacher when she asked you about how you know a bridge? Or today, what is your definition to the ever inquisitive kid around you when he/she wants to know what is that thing that joins the two ends divided by a river? Okay...lets revise our general knowledge, a bridge is a structure built to connect two different ends of landmass that is dissected by a water body or other physical obstacle to facilitate smooth passage over the obstacle. Frankly speaking there is nothing more to add to a bridge's profile more than that if you are not an engineer. But when you are in Europe, you will find certain aspects of several amazing bridges that fascinates you even if you belong to any other profession under the sun. So, lets keep this introduction precise and jump in to the aesthetic veins of our anatomy...or rather mind.?
