Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind wearing a voluminous crinoline dress What does Scarlett O’Hara, of the 1939 movie Gone With The Wind, and ladies of Punjab have in common? They ...
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CORED DRESSES AND CRINOLINE. The principal event in the world of dress is the success of the gored style after its long struggle to obtain popularity, and the influence which it has had in reducing ...
The striking crinoline-inspired creations of De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) Contour Fashion students and alumni shared centre stage with rock legend Brian May last night, during the exclusive ...
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