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释义 | wig ![]() It was not until the 16th century, however, that the wig again became a generally acceptable form of adornment or corrective for nature's defects, as in the case of Queen Elizabeth I. Men's perukes (peruke), or periwigs, for the first time since ancient Egypt, came into widespread use in the 17th century, after Louis XIII began wearing one in 1624. By 1665 the wig industry was established in France by the formation of a wigmakers guild. ![]() For several centuries women continued to wear wigs and hairpieces, but only surreptitiously. The popularity of women's naturally styled wigs increased substantially in the 20th century, especially after the development of wigs made from inexpensive synthetic hairs. As a result, women became more open about the use of wigs as a fashion choice. Wigs also became acceptable head coverings for women in some communities practicing Orthodox Judaism. In Asia, wigs have been used rarely except in the traditional theatre of China and Japan. |
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