Trivia: The word “millinery” comes from what European fashion hub?
Milan, Italy
Paris, France
Vienna, Austria
Rome, Italy
The correct answer is Milan, Italy
So why is this answer correct? : Fashion designers in Milan, Italy, didn’t invent hats, but the word “millinery” was inspired by the city’s production of unique women’s hat styles. In the 18th century, a milliner generally made hats for women, and most milliners were women themselves. Today, the profession is less gendered, and milliners have even more options when it comes to materials and styles.