Fashion: April 07, 2017
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10most iconic<br />
<strong>Fashion</strong><br />
pieces<br />
of all time<br />
1.<br />
From the little black<br />
dress to the Burberry<br />
trenchcoat, these iconic<br />
fashion items have stood<br />
the test of time.<br />
WORDS Victoria Tait<br />
1. chanel 2.55<br />
In 1955, Coco Chanel was to change<br />
fashion history with the introduction<br />
of the Chanel 2.55. Tired of carrying<br />
handbags and inspired by the bags used<br />
by soldiers, Coco Chanel added a long<br />
strap that enabled the practical 2.55<br />
to be worn over the shoulder. It was<br />
an immediate success. In the first year,<br />
the Chanel fashion house had to refuse<br />
orders because of the high demand.<br />
This changing moment in fashion<br />
history made it acceptable for upperclass<br />
women to carry a bag on their<br />
shoulders.<br />
2.<br />
2. Dior Ballet skirt<br />
After WWII, fashion yearned for<br />
something more frivolous, colourful and<br />
playful. Christian Dior presented just<br />
that with the voluminous ballet skirt.<br />
The iconic shape he represented was<br />
called the ‘New Look’. Today the ballet<br />
or full skirt is still popular and is often<br />
combined with an edgy leather jacket.
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