Despite the unpleasantness, this process yielded clean and refreshed clothing for Roman customers. For the workers, known as fullones, the job came with serious health risks. Prolonged exposure to ...

Mirror's head of fashion Zoe picks out her four favourite springs dresses from Roman's new range that play into key trends ...

while senators could wear a white toga with the latus clavus, a broad purple stripe along the edge. Equestrian togas had a narrow purple stripe (clavus augustus). Roman society also involved a ...

So cosy and slimming and very expensive looking. Had lovely compliments too." This shopper wrote: "Love Roman clothes, always good quality. This dress is flattering for the not so perfect figure ...

Roman's White Floral Satin Midi Dress boasts a five-star rating, with one delighted buyer writing: "Love it. The colours are gorgeous. I bought it to wear at my daughter's summer graduation ...