The miniskirt has become a staple in many women’s wardrobes. Nowadays, It’s normal to see the silhouette on the runway or casually worn on the streets, no matter the season. However, the miniskirt wasn’t always such an everyday fashion piece.
, Milan and New York. Fashion designer André Courrèges began hiking up the hemlines for his runway shows, and in 1964 his runway collections featured space-age dresses fit for Jane Jetson from “The Jetsons,” albeit with higher hemlines.1979 runway show, he showcased playful miniskirts decorated with multicolored confetti triangles.
A wedding dress belonging to Jackie Onassis from 1968 is shown in a catwalk display at the “Valentino: Master of Couture” exhibition at Somerset House on Nov. 28, 2012, in London.During the ‘70s, rock band Blondie fronted by Debbie Harry saw the famed singer sporting miniskirts for many of their live performances and concerts.
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