Rome - Flavian

Roman couple from the time of Flavian dynasty.

Emperor Hadrian abadonded the clean-shaved traditions of the previos centuries and adopted a Greek hairstyle and a beard. Many fashion concious men soon followed.

Women worn very elaborate hairstyles, with the crown made of curls over the forehead and the rest of the hair pulled into a bun at the back. Artificially looking make up, embroidery, jewellery and layering were used to show wealth of the wearer.