Classically sophisticated, pleats vary from the simplest pleated schoolgirl skirt to elaborate sculptured and draped gowns. Defined as “a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place,” perhaps along the way, pleated clothing was inspired by Japanese origami art. As in origami, each fold creates a dramatically different result whether they be folded, gathered, crimped or creased. Seen on the runways for Spring 2017, pleats have been proclaimed by many a style reporter to be back in the fashion fold. This season, Iris Van Herpin , Jill Sander, and Loewe (to name a few of the current collections), were inspired by the designs of the great manipulators of fabric from decades past: Fortuny, Mc Fadden, Miyake, and Mme Gres. This spring we see pleats of all kinds: box pleats, accordion pleats, crystal pleats, bias pleats, godets, inverted, and knife pleats. Don't forget the accessories -- pleated details on hats and gloves too! Photo credits: Top from left to right: Vintage Miyake, Iris Van Herpin, Fortuny/Middle: Jill Sander/Bottom: Mme Gres, Dior, Loewe
From my sold archives... 1950s blouse pattern Ringier g 47765 1960s bed jacket with crystal pleated ruffles 1960s transparent blouse with crystal pleated ruffles 1970s Miss Elliette gown 1970s pleated evening gown
from my sold archives - 1980s Issey Miyake Lavender Sculptural Pleated Jacket - Polyester and Cotton sold archives - 1980s Romeo Gigli Blouse - Sheer Green Metallic Silk & Polyester with Pleated Collar 1970s Cream White Pleated Wool Coat 1950s Black Silk Chiffon Couture Cocktail Dress by Roger & Gallet Paris 1990s Emanuel Ungaro Accordion Pleated Wool Crepe Skirt Floral & Paisley Print
Vintage 1970s Dress Royal Blue Sheer Skirt with Crystal Pleat Bodice by Samuel Blue Sz S - M Vintage 60s Sky Blue Crystal Pleated Vanity Fair Bed Jacket Sz S Vintage 1970s Party Gown Black Crystal Pleated Skirt with Gold Dotted Sheer Overlay by Amy Deb Sz 16 B36
From my sold archives 1950s crystal pleated bedjacket 1940s Milgrim tilt hat 1950s Barbizon half slip 1980s Anthony Muto coffin-pleated dress 1980s Victor Costa pleated bolero
Vintage 50s Red Half Slip with Red/White Accordian Pleat Hem Vintage 80s Red Pleated Coffin Dress Vintage 50s White Nylon Chiffon Pleated Blouse
1960s Miss Elliette pleated dress 50s permanent pleat skirt by Koret More 50s permanent pleats, this from Miracle Sportswear Boston From my sold archive, a 1940s pleated-fabric bag ...and a 1950s skirt suit
70s Peach Pleated Maxi Dress with Cape 80s Theatrical Black Pleated Goddess Gown 80s Lillie Rubin Cocktail Dress 60s Cream Sequin Pleated Top From the Sold Archives - 70s Vanity Fair Ombre Green Peignoir with Pleated Angel Wing Sleeves
Welcome to the parade, YumYumVintage! We'd love to see a link to the page where this lovely rose print skirt can be purchased, if there is one. If it's from your archives of sold items, you can provide a link to your shop's main page.
Mary McFadden silver palazzo pants Oscar de la Renta boutique pleated dress Nina Ricci black silk and gold dress From my archives: Donald Brooks gold pleated maxi gown with cape Mary McFadden Grecian goddess dress
