Peplum for the People...
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Next to buttons and shoes, Peplums are the next
longest living things that exist in fashion... well at least it would seem :)
The word "PEPLUM" dates back to the 19th Century,
and simply means "tunic". Back then, a peplum was
an "over-skirt" that was usually attached to a slim fitted jacket:
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On February the 12th, 1947, Christian Dior shocked and pleased
the fashion world with what is now known as the "New Look".
His forward thinking designs won him the title of being the
first ever fashion designer to be pictured on the cover of TIME MAGAZINE
in 1957:
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Christian Dior popularized the Peplum dress, and it is making a HUGE comeback for spring/summer 2012
fashion houses all over the world:
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There are MANY different styles and interpretations
of the Peplum. If you read my blog often you'll know that
MODCLOTH.COM
is my number one go-to place for anything retro, vintage or
unique.
Look below for some amazingly gorgeous modern
updates of the peplum...
yay i love this style!! very flattering :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great article I had no idea the peplum went so far back....I just bought my first peplum on the weekend and I am so excited to rock this look
ReplyDeletehaha It's awesome... most things in fashion go a lot further back than you'd think ;)
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