The term sartorial (meaning “related to tailoring”) was introduced into the English language in 1823, likely derived from the Late Latin word sartor, which means “tailor”. This word can be traced back to the verb sarcire, meaning “patch” or “mend”, and sarcire comes from the Proto-Indo-European root serk, meaning “to make whole”. Serk is also the origin of the Latin word for “package”, sarcina, and the English term sark, which refers to a type of linen or cotton garment. The sartorius muscle in the leg is believed to be named because it is used in crossing the legs while sitting in a tailor-like position. Although the word sartorial gained popularity in the early 20th century, it is currently being used more frequently than ever. However, based on Google Trends data, searches for this term reached their peak in 2014.
