An Ode to Rapturous Red

I love writing about ancient Greece and Rome, and their fashion is no exception. Interestingly, our association of the color red with love and passion is very ancient indeed. For both the Greeks and Romans, red was inextricably linked with love and beauty. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was often depicted wearing red robes. The Roman goddess Venus, who was the their version of Aphrodite, was also associated with the color red. In ancient Greece and Rome, red was an it color for the upper classes. Because it was expensive to produce, those with wealth, power, and prestige gravitated toward it. Look at me! I can afford it! <a href="https://medium.com/fashion-police/an-ode-to-rapturous-red-62b615c5e205">Website</a>