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1903 Sidesaddle Motoring CoatThe great aunt of the trench coat, once removed1905 Body MuffA plantain conquers polite society1907 Ticker Tape TrimPaper ribbons and covert communiqués1910 Pacing TrouserThe ideal furnishing for the gentleman holiday-maker1916 Picasso PatchworkA dress declares war on Switzerland1923 Robe de ChampagneA mysteriously intoxicating bridal gown1927 Ice BeadingThe ultimate in planned obsolescence1928 Berlin BlackDaywear for the demimonde1935 Safari PajamasEvery night a honeymoon, every day an adventure1943 Fidelity CardiganButton up for victory!1948 Havana Oyster DiggerA post-war antidote to olive drab1950 Frigidaire FormalsSometimes, it all begins with a muse1953 Poly-Chem OxfordMartinis, mad scientists, and the problem with perfection |
1957 Four O’clock DressFor abject and idle afternoons1964 Cassidy Trouser SuitDesigned for girl subway buskers1968 Beige LaméSwinging London meets the aristocratic mini1970 PonchettesStylish clothes for spiritual quests1972 Dress-in-a-JarHow much would you pay?1978 Mach2 LingerieDisco breaks the sound barrier1985 FuschetteGirls just want to have leggings1985 Gilded PinstripesAfter hours wear for the nouveau riche1987 HospitaliaA Japanese enfant terrible twists tradition1992 Bonsai Dress (LLBD)The littlest little black dress, ever1995 AdididasCounterfeit Superstar sneakers1996 Trifling CoatIcon of the ironic1998 Emotionally Distressed JeansThe brainchild of business and psychology2002 Bertrand Despair GloveGauntlet for a grim world2005 Hood-oloA botched “hoodie” goes couture |
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