Why did royals wear powdered wigs?A medical cover-up that became a status symbol

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Style and Status

The iconic white peruke began as a necessary disguise for kings suffering from the effects of syphilis. This trend illustrates how the health struggles of the elite transformed into mandatory symbols of wealth and power. Discover the literal origin of the term "bigwig" and how practical cover-ups evolved into impractical displays of exemption from manual labor.