It was around 1855 that the first swimsuits appeared consisting of bloomers and black stockings while drawers were added to prevent the problem of exposer.
Poiret coat from 1919 demonstrates the exquisiteness of many of his designs, incorporating black silk and wool weave with white kid cutwork applique and white broadtail trim.
On the birthday of Aphrodite there was a feast of the gods, at which the god Poros (Plenty), who is the son of Metis (Discretion), was one of the guests.