Since the beginning of February, the portrait gallery in Washington has been giving us a glimpse into the definition of "cool." By visiting the exhibition "American Cool: 100 People Who Define Cool", we will find out who is to blame for the very existence of the word, how its meaning has developed and which people have personified it throughout history. For everyone who won't be heading to America until September, we've prepared a mini-insight that clarifies the essence of the exhibition and presents some of the coolest Americans in the gallery.
James Dean
Where does the French classic - the Breton striped shirt - come from and who wore it first? Which fashion designer was the first to take it to the catwalks and which stars were the first to grace the silver screens wearing it?
From US Marines, former movie stars, to today, the T-shirt has become an indispensable piece of clothing for all generations. T-shirts adapt to the times we live in, follow current culture and fashion trends. They can be found on the street (streetstyle) and in high fashion. They tell us something with inscriptions or we wear them more unnoticed. They express opinions, shout, or withdraw into their own world. They can be worn washed, worn or pulled from your grandfather's wardrobe.