Fashion History Lesson: Khaki Pants
Khaki pants are certainly far from attractive; yet they are often a staple piece of clothing in the work world. Though you probably would not wear khaki pants to a social gathering, they are comfy, relaxed, and durable.
Now for the History:
Lt. Harry Lumsden raised the Corp of Guides, a regiment of the British Indian Army back in 1864 where the world of Khaki fully came to life. The term was born from the color of dye used for cloth worn by British Indian recruits. A belief came to light that troops were seemingly best dressed in their native attire. With the idea of a lack of uniformity in mind, Lumsden put forth the effort to have the plain white uniforms dyed in Mulberry Juice (tea).
Khaki is derived from the Hindi word for dust. Makes perfect sense right?
When 1914 came around, a handful of us military services and ranks adopted a Khaki uniform. Post WWII the yellowish brown cloth made its way out into civilian life, originally being noted as Military issue khaki twill.
Today's style of khaki pants are totally based on what I mentioned above!
Another fashion history lesson is over and done with.
Peace and Love,
Amber Sweet
Now for the History:
Lt. Harry Lumsden raised the Corp of Guides, a regiment of the British Indian Army back in 1864 where the world of Khaki fully came to life. The term was born from the color of dye used for cloth worn by British Indian recruits. A belief came to light that troops were seemingly best dressed in their native attire. With the idea of a lack of uniformity in mind, Lumsden put forth the effort to have the plain white uniforms dyed in Mulberry Juice (tea).
Khaki is derived from the Hindi word for dust. Makes perfect sense right?
When 1914 came around, a handful of us military services and ranks adopted a Khaki uniform. Post WWII the yellowish brown cloth made its way out into civilian life, originally being noted as Military issue khaki twill.
Today's style of khaki pants are totally based on what I mentioned above!
Another fashion history lesson is over and done with.
Peace and Love,
Amber Sweet
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