![]() ![]() There are two seemingly opposite trends in tandem: increased realness combined with obvious artificiality – like the integration of a seamlessly applied lace front for maximum realism on a wig with color that nature could never execute.įrom 13th century Franciscan monks to Beyoncé in Black is King, Making a Spectacle charts the fascinating ascension of eyeglasses-from an unsightly but useful tool to fashion's must-have accessory. ![]() What’s the greatest wig trend in the 21st century? But it very much applies! The key to wig use by royalty and other socially spectacular figures was the ability to create an increased profile (literally!). When I talk about wigs, I have this tendency to use a word that gets worn out: iconic. I knew I could write an expansive history, since the story runs from Egypt to the Paris runway. I jumped on it because there is such an array of great creatives who have been devoted to the fabulous coif. After Making a Spectacle (on eyewear), my editor suggested wigs. ![]() I’ve always been into the idea of fashion as a total work of art – it’s more than just dress and “genius” designers. ![]() Where did the idea for this book come from? Discover More Q&A with Jessica Glasscock, author of Wigging Out ![]()
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