Ancient Civilizations: Foundations of Fashion Mesopotamia and Egypt The earliest Western fashion can be followed back to Mesopotamia and Egypt, where apparel was both utilitarian and representative. Mesopotamians wore kaunakes, a sort of skirt produced using sheepskin, while Egyptians inclined toward material pieces of clothing because of the blistering environment. The shandy (a kilt-like piece of clothing) and kalasiris (a…
