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  Thesis Statement The products that Italian's have used tell us what most Italians view as beautiful. Their hair, make-up, and what most are willing to do for looks say a lot in the world of Italian beauty. The products that Italians use the most will help exploring and discovering true Italian beauty.

media type="youtube" key="PrlfalWC-TU" height="284" width="445" Italy, like any other country, has it's own unique sense of style and their own view on what is beautiful. Different countries have different opinions on what they think is beautiful. The products that Italian's have used most say what many Italians view as beautiful. Their fashion, make-up, scent, and what most are willing to do for looks say a lot in the world of Italian beauty. The products that Italians use the most will help exploring and discovering true Italian beauty.

Italians have a very long history of fragnances and perfumes. One of the products that they had in ancient times was a special make-up mask that could remove wrinkles created by the early Italians or the Romans. The female slaves were sent out to gather ingredients for the masks. The ingredients could be found in the environment they were ingredients such as lentils, honey, barley, and many other plants. When the slaves were done gathering the ingredients they would then mix them with everyday kitchen utensils like spoons, spatulas, and ring chopped mixers. (The Ethentics and Vanities of the Romans)

When the slaves were done mixing the ingredients they would be poured into dead animal parts that were used as containers. The animals that the slaves used were crocodile, deer horns, excrements of kingdomfish, and more. Other animals that were used were mice, marrow, placents, zentilla, bile, cows, bull, and even mule. When the time was right the slaves poured the ingredients out of the containers and they were blended into oils, goose grease, basil juice, and oregana seeds. Finally the masks were made but very carefully and with caution. (The Esthentics and Vanities of the Romans)

Like the make-up masks the Italian perfume was created millions of years ago but unlike the make-up masks the perfume making process was invented by the Arabs. Even though the item is very popular right now the product took time to become popular, it was not even popular in the 9th century. Like the masks the perfume was made out of environmental ingredients like flowers and other things that the Arabs thought smelled good. Unlike the make-up masks the perfumes ingredients could not only be achieved only by searching in the environment, they could have bought or traded with Rome, Egypt, or Pompeii. Arabs also achieved spices for the perfume from Rome, Preneste, Nages, and Capua. The perfume was made by taking the ingredients and squeezing the leaves to get the flowers liquid scent. (The Esthentics and Vanities of the Romans)

Many of the world's most famous fashion houses are based in Italy. There are Armani designed suits, Gucci's shoes and handbags, Benetton's sweaters and knitwear, and many other world famous designers. Milan is considered the center of Italy's fashion industry. In Milan, there are two Colleziones, or "Collections"fashion shows every year(Nickels, Greg).  Today the typical everyday-wear in Italy are the same types of clothing seen in America. Their clothing is similar but more stylish. People in Italy work hard to wear designer clothes. It didn't matter how wealthy they were or how large their cities were Italians worked very hard to afford popular designer clothing. Italian teenagers dress much more like teens in America today. Until about thirty years ago, Italian did not wear shorts. Shorts were considered sportswear, but today many Italians wear shorts when the weather is hot.(Nickels. Greg)

Italians have manufactured and traded very rich fabrics since ancient times. High-status, important, and wealthy people had their clothes made from Italy's finest fabrics. The purple cloth made from shellfish was reserved for Roman emperors because it was very rare and showed their importance.(Nickels, Greg)

Carabineri, Italian officers, wear elaborate and traditional uniforms worn for show. These uniforms usually include, a white sash and gloves, a there cornered hat, a dark blue cape lined with red, and a sword. Depending on the season their uniforms are more and less elaborate. They wear dark green in the summer and black in the winter. The men who guard Italy's president are called Corazierri. They wear shining helmets with feathers, dark coats with white pants, and very tall boots.(Nickels, Greg) Italians use fresh ingredients for fragrances like olive oil, grapefruit, and even oranges. These ingredients, also in cleansers and other creams, are very popular now in Italy. Milano, a popular cosmetics company has developed a lot of skin care products that have these fragrances in them that are around italy to help people make themselves look more beautiful.(www.lifeinitaly.com)

Since ancient times, spas have existed in Italy so that people can take advantage of the healing and “beautifying” effects of its thermal and mineral waters. These types of waters help the skin be smoother and look better. There are a lot of famous spas like the Terme di Saturnia, which is a very popular one. Most of these spas produce beauty products and sell them across the world.(www.lifeinitaly.com)

In the history of Italian jewelry, gold was not used on jewelry many times, because it was considered very expensive, and royal. Although now, you see gold everywhere, because now, it is not that expensive, and there is more of it. Italian jewelry is very similar to American jewelry, but Italian jewelry is more stylish that American. Today, the jewelry that is popular, and that woman wear more often is something funky and fashionable, decorated with bells and charms to decorate their bracelets, necklaces, ear-rings, or rings. Jewelry changes with time, just like clothes do, that's why designers all over the world are trying to come up with something pretty and unique.



Famous Designers...


 * Marta Marzotto
 * Alberta Ferretti



 * Mario Prada



In Italy elegance, is extremely important,many of Italians would give up comfort for it. Italy is one of the country's that image is very important to.Italians always hope to have the best hair, clothes, perfume, or jewelry, because it is so important to them. Italians have such great clothes, that everybody wants them, for example, Hollywood loved their clothes, so many of the stars you see on the red carpet are wearing Italian clothes, because they stand out, and look just gorgeous ( pg. 1, Ghosh, Damyanti)