It is the ultimate symbol of love
Ever wonder why the heart became the ultimate symbol of love? We’ve seen many depictions of it—immortalized through painting, inspired numerous love songs, and the list goes on. But where did it start?
In a story by History, the use of the heart shape as the insignia for love may have started in the Middle Ages through artists and scientists with works presenting how the “human heart has long been associated with emotion and pleasure” that it was “eventually co-opted as a symbol of romance and medieval courtly love.” While historian Marilyn Yalom reports through Ideas.ted that the heart as the image of love can be dated back to ancient Greece with “lyric poetry identified the heart with love in verbal conceits.” What remains the same is the view of the heart, the body organ, being associated with our emotions, including love.
In our modern world, this heart theme continued in different mediums, and among them is clothing. As we recognize all things heart and love this February, we’ve listed down the latest heart-imbued accessories to inspire you this season to spread the love in style.
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Kate Spade’ All Day Hearts tote
Milk-colored and decked with tiny hearts, this large tote will definitely set anyone’s heart aflutter.
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Swarovski’s Una pendant
An elegant union, the brand’s iconic swan emblem becomes a double to create a heart-shaped pendant that symbolizes the power of eternal love.
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Rag2Riches’ Pusô bag
A nod to Filipino culture, this bag hails its form from the Filipino rice cake wrapped in woven palm leaves.
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Vivienne Westwood’s Vegan Belle Heart Frame purse
The Queen of modern punk and new wave fashions goes green with her new vegan Belle Heart Frame purse.
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Aldo’s Luvly high heels
Put your best foot forward this Season of Love with this pair of Luvly Strappy high heel sandals
Give in to your heart’s desire this month!
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