In 1997, Nicole Kidman stepped out in a vibrant slinky number – a Christian Dior Haute Couture that wrapped her elegantly for the 69th Academy Award. This dress, among the costliest in the world, was slated at $2 million dollars. That detail may be shocking; the minimally-embellished green gown bore a straightforward construction out of silk fabric, remarkable hand-embroidery, and of course, a designer name that carried weight. So what makes silk special? To many, it's a mystery. To more, it's the history. Dubbed as the “fabric of the gods,” the creation of silk is probably one of the most…
