By Esther David
If there is a trend you definitely don’t want to miss this season, its the pleated skirts. Yes, this bottom piece is back in style, and surprisingly making waves.
According to Google, in 1909, fashion designer Mariano Fortuny created the Greek-inspired Delphos dress. Made of silk satin, it stood out not only for its impeccable lines but also its delicate pleats.
In addition to being an iconic design, it is considered to be the first one to incorporate the technique of repeatedly folding the fabric in the same direction to achieve the characteristic pleats that give it that inimitable style.
Although pleats date back as far as the early 70s but there seems to be a comeback for pleats skirts as it evolves with time. Pleated skirts rule once more and its unexplainable stands out because of its classic nature.
Wikipedia defines ‘Pleat’ generally as a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
