1939 May 1, “Fishermen Grumble At New Fashion Which Depletes Their Net Supply”, inLife, volume 6, number18:
All the little minnows which were not caught for bait this spring may well give thanks to the women of the U. S. who have adoptedfishnet turbans, scarfs, belts and skirts as items in their sports outfits.
2000 December 14, Namaste Rainbow Roll[username], “Re: eminem Vs. frank n furter”, inalt.cult-movies.rocky-horror[1] (Usenet):
I don't see people walking around in thefishnets, heels and make-up, but I do see alot[sic] of guys with the short bleached blonde hair, the baggy sweats, and other Eminemesque fashions...