UCL Petrie Museum's Tarkhan Dress: world's oldest woven garment UCL News UCL University College London MFA Broad Collar and Beadnet Dress Burgundy Linen Dress with Hoodie Sleeveless Jozee Boutique Before Paris Fashion Week and modern runways Ancient Egypt was already setting the trend. Over 5,000 years ago, Egyptians were crafting linen garments with incredible detail and elegancelong before fashion houses Ancient Egyptian women were among the first to make beauty and fashion part of cultural power. This Women's History Month, We are celebrating the women who shaped fashion from the start. #womenshistorymonth #