Literature. Part seventy four.

                                                "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time there was an emperor. He liked his clothes. An emperor wore them for holidays, theatres, and walks.

One day two liars visited emperor. They wanted to create new clothes for him. The tailors said that they make invisible clothing for the emperor.

Although the emperor and his courtiers noticed that there was no cloth, they didn't say anything.

When the emperor came out in new clothes to the people, they looked at him.

Suddenly little boy said that the emperor is naked!

The emperor went on, and the people began to whisper.

This fairy tale was translated to many languages. there are different movies and cartoons about this story.

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Fashion.

Fashion often changes. It doesn't stand still. Fashion influences many things of its time.

Colors, clothes, arts, make up, shoes, and even lifestyle are parts of the fashion. Building styles, such as: Baroque, Rococo, Gothic, and ect. These were popular fashion styles for their periods. But time is changing, fashion is changing, too.

During history people had different types of clothes. Also, climate and weather were influences for it. On was replaced by another.

Sometimes a fashion may come back. Old names. jewelry, or symbols can appear again. Different things affect fashion.

This industry continues today.

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Tales from childhood: Dresses, blouses, and sweaters.

Mother gave money to Sophie and granny. So, they went to the shop. Little Sophie had to chose clothes for herself. She knew what things she wanted.

When they arrived to the place, Sophie saw a beautiful pair of shoes. But she remembered that she had a similar pair in the wardrobe. Afterwards, Sophie noticed a comfortable sweater with patterns. Blue dress was very beautiful! Beige blouse looked nice, too.

At the end little Sophie decided to buy comfortable sweater with patterns and blue dress. These clothes were very needed for cold time and holidays.

Grandmother said OK and they paid for it all. Mommy was glad for her daughter.

Now Sophie had new and important clothes in her wardrobe.

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Tales from childhood: Pleasant winter.

It was a cold winter week. Sophie and her classmates had a Christmas holiday.

In the first school day after the holidays, teacher told about Winter Sport Games for 2-"A" grade.

So, Sophie had a lot of warm clothes for this competition. Many children and several school teachers appeared in the park. People wore different winter clothes such as, gloves, hats, scarfs, warm coats, winter shoes, several sweaters.

But children had a fun time. Friends played hockey, tried figure skating, and skiing.

At the end Sophie understood that friendship won on this winter day.

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Great people: Audrey Hepburn.

Audrey Kathleen Ruston was born on May 4, 1929, in Brissels, Belgium. Her father was Joseph Victor Anthony Ruston, mother Ella van Heemstra.

During World War II Audrey lived and studied in the Netherlands.

In 1948 future actress moved to London and took balet classes. But Audrey Hepburn decided to work in theatre and movies.

She had successful and main roles in films such as: Roman Holiday (1953), Sabrina (1954), Funny Face (1957), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and others. Also Audrey Hepburn had many awards for her work: Grammy, Star on Hollywood of Fame, Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony.

This actress also known as fashion icon of 1950s. Hepburn's characters wore fashion and beautiful clothes and shoes.

She had two children and became Goodwill Ambassor of UNICEF.

Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993, in Tolochenaz, Switzerland.

Why do I like fashion of the 1950s?

I like fashion of the 1950s because this period was very beautiful! There were many long skirts, dresses, hats, and gloves. Prints with polk dots and flowers were also popular. Fashion icons of that time wore ballet flats and heels.

Many of these clothes became classic for us. Famous women of that time such as: Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn did a lot for modern fashion.

I have several clothes and shoes from 1950s in my wardrobe.

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Happy Childhood.