Did you know that polka dots got their name from the polka jump? What if polka dots have been present for centuries? But have they also had an impact on the evolution of society in addition to fashion? Then you are in the right place to learn everything mentioned above.
Many of you may have heard of the Industrial Revolution, which dates back to about 1760. Before that, it was very difficult to create completely circular and symmetrical bracelets as there were no proper options in the existing sewing machine.
As mentioned above, the name was given because of the Polish Czech dance, which in the 1860s was quite popular. There were many polka products that were mass-produced at the time, but "polka dot" pieces are still present today.
It is believed that the first time the term "polka dot" was written somewhere was in Godey's Lady Lady's Book in 1857.
This print became even more widespread in 1926 when Norma Swallwood won Miss America and appeared on stage in a pair of spotted swimsuits. After that Disney cartoon character Miushja Mini appeared with her dotted end. Despite Disney saying the dots were too hard to animate, the Mini figure with the dotted end is already an icon.
Polka Dots became a sensation all over the world. Especially after Frank Sinatra's song "Polka Dots and Moonbeams". After that were famous figures like Princess Diana or Julia Roberts who inspired an entire era to wear "Polka Dots" prints.
Of course, polka dots are still present today, but mostly during the spring and summer period. While the classic black and white print remains quite prevalent, other colorful prints are just as popular.
Source: Cosmopolitan
