THE HISTORY BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE PULLOVERS
Every winter, we instinctively reach for our favorite pullovers and hoodies, but have you ever wondered how these cozy staples came to be? From rugged cloaks that braved ancient times to eco-friendly knits today, the story of coats and sweaters is woven through time, style, and innovation. Our outerwear has come a long way over history, evolving from purely protective to stylishly warm. Let’s travel back a stitch in time and explore the evolution of winter wear. KNIT TO SURVIVE Before they made any fashion statements, sweaters and coats served a functional purpose: protecting early humans from the elements. Examples of historical outerwear date back to ancient times. Leopard skin cloaks have appeared in depictions of Egyptian priests from the eighteenth dynasty, and ancient Greeks wore fabric rectangles called himations over their tunics to stay warm. In the Middle Ages, the first tailored outer tunics, called cotes, grew in popularity, foreshadowing the modern coats we know today. TAILORED THREADS TAKE OVER From the 18th to the 19th century, tailoring became more refined, and the Industrial Revolution helped mass produce sweaters and
coats, making them more commonplace. New textiles became available, and the knitting machine was invented, making these garments more readily available and affordable. Athletes, soldiers, and outdoor workers started wearing them commonly. There was a significant shift from people making all their clothes to purchasing them during this era. CASUAL RULES THE 20TH CENTURY By the 20th century, outerwear was an essential wardrobe item and a casual statement piece. Military uniforms inspired popular styles like trench coats, and designers began experimenting with knits. In the 1920s, Chanel introduced knitwear into women’s fashion, and by the ‘30s and ‘40s, sweaters, like V-necks, became staples of Hollywood stars. Film and culture would continue to inspire outerwear from the 1950s to the 1990s, where we saw the rise of styles like leather jackets, preppy knits, and hip-hop sportswear. This is when sweaters officially become about style and personality, not just warmth. Your favorite sweaters and coats took centuries of style and evolution to make it to your closet. If you want to preserve them for years, contact us at Janet Davis Cleaners.
DIRECTIONS 1. With a pestle and mortar,
crush peppercorns, mustard powder, thyme, and celery seeds together.
Roast Beef With Caramelized Onion Gravy
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2. Stir in oil, then rub into beef. 3. Preheat oven to 375 F and set seasoned beef in a snug roasting pan. Roast for 1 hour. 4. Remove from the oven, lift onto a platter, and cover with foil to rest 30 minutes. 5. For gravy, pour juices from the pan into a large measuring cup. 6. Let the juices separate, then spoon 2 tbsp of fat back into the pan. Discard remaining fat. 7. Top juices in the cup with boiling water to make 3 cups total liquid. 8. Heat pan with fat over medium heat and stir in flour, stock cubes, onion chutney, and yeast extract.
INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp black peppercorns • 1 tbsp mustard powder
• 1 tbsp dried thyme • 1 tsp celery seeds • 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 1/4 lbs topside joint of beef • • Gravy • 4 tbsp flour • 2 beef stock cubes • 3 tbsp caramelized onion chutney • 2–3 tsp yeast extract
9. Cook for 1 minute, stirring,
and gradually add juices/water. Bubble to thicken and serve with the beef.
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