The movie Shakespeare in Love focuses on the love story of William Shakespeare himself. It follows the story of the way he fell in love with the daughter of a rich aristocrat Viola de Lesseps played by Gwyneth Paltrow. Shakespeare falls in love with Viola who auditions for his play, Romeo and Juliet. Due to the times, women were not allowed to have roles in plays. Viola, wanting to fulfill her dream of becoming an actress, dressed as a man. Shakespeare was impressed by her audition that he immediately cast her as the lead, Romeo.
A common fashion item seen throughout the movie were tights. They have long been existence in the world and find their beginnings with simple hose. They were later sewn together in order to cover the private parts of men. It was a sign of strength when a man showed off big, muscular calves through the tights. In order to fulfill this, even King Henry VIII of England stuffed his.
Today, tights are seen in different colors, prints and textures.
---Stephanie Oca
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