Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Rome

In ancient Roman times, beauty and fashion were as relevant as they are now. Whether Empress or farmer, both men and women had styles that changed throughout the decades. Discover what items would be in your closet 2,500 years ago, as well as the "newest" toga, hairstyle, and makeup trends throughout the Roman empire. Finally, we'll take a look at the classic film "Cleopatra" with Elizabeth Taylor, and decide how authentic the movie costumes were portrayed.

Presenter's Bio
Marisa Horowitz- Jaffe has been teaching, studying and living ancient history for over 25 years. Her background includes double Bachelors degrees in Classical Archaeology and Egyptology from The University of Michigan, and a Master’s degree from Harvard University in Art and Museum Education. She spent two decades working in elite NYC art museum education departments, and now enjoys bringing her own artifacts and passion to local community centers, schools and private groups. She also offers private VIP tours at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Please see www.MuseumsWithMarisa.com for more information.