Chevron, or the sophisticated zigzag pattern that is showing up everywhere in the fashion world from jewelry to scarves to hats and skirts, goes back to at least 1800 B.C.! Archaeologists have found it engraved on pottery from the palace of Knossos, in Crete.
The chevron was popularized in the world of heraldry. If you look back far enough, you might even find that your family's coat of arms was emblazoned with a chevron! England's Princess Kate has one on hers, which represents her family and heritage.
Surely most of us are familiar with the use of the chevron in military insignia. From sci-fi stripes on Star Trek uniforms to real live sergeants, we've all seen the design on our heroes.
Even Norway's curling team (notorious for their fun and funky fashion style) plan to sport the chevron in the 2014 Olympic games in Sochi!
But if you're looking for something a little closer to home, you can find wearable chevrons at D's Keepsakes. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, scarves...we have a little of everything.
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