Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — The eyed needle, a sewing instrument made from bone, antler or ivory that first appeared about 40,000 years ago in southern Siberia, could hide key clues about the fashion’s beginnings, a new study … Read more
From stone tools used to work animal hides for humans as thermal insulation, to the advent of bone awls and eyed needles used to create tailored and decorated garments, why did we dress to express ourselves and impress others? Paleolithic Eye Needles and the Evolution of Clothing Clothing is seen as an important part of … Read more
Artist’s impression of decorated, custom-made clothing in the Upper Paleolithic. Credit: Mariana Ariza A team of researchers led by an archaeologist from the University of Sydney is the first to suggest that eye needles are a new technological innovation used to decorate clothing for social and cultural purposes. This marks the major shift from clothing … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK retail sales rebounded much stronger than expected as consumers grew more confident amid easing inflation, delivering good news about the economy ahead of the election. The amount of goods purchased rose 2.9 percent between … Read more
British exports of clothes and shoes to the EU have fallen sharply since Brexit, according to a new study which shows the extent to which complex regulations and red tape at the border have stopped companies from sending goods across the Channel. Exports of clothing and footwear sold to EU countries have fallen from £7.4 … Read more