Amalia: A Queen’s Pattern for Greek Fashion
04.11.2021 in Arts & CultureAmalia: A Queen’s Pattern for Greek Fashion In 1837, when Queen Amalia arrived from Bavaria to the new capital of the Greek State, she found the city of Athens to resemble an Ottoman province. 400 years of Turkish occupation had left a deep impact in Athenian society, and most definitely on Greek fashion. The Queen, though, was enthralled with the fashion of her time. A wise woman, she realized that must approach her “odd” new subjects in a tangible way: fashion. She created a romantic folklore costume.The ensemble was acknowledged in history as “the Amalia costume” and today is acknowledged…