Pleated Skirt Collection

Pleated skirt
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Balls Girls at Wimbledon Tennis for the first time on day one of Wimbledon 1977. A ball girl jumps into action during a match on an outside court at Wimbledon, 1977

1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt, stading in front of a mirror 1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt

Reveille model Jan Burdette seen here posing with a Citroen DS car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Woman in Japanese silk blouse and long pleated skirt, 1913
5893049 Woman in Japanese silk blouse and long pleated skirt, 1913. by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); (add.info.: Woman in Japanese silk blouse and long pleated skirt, boy in white sailors suit)

Statue dedicated to the god Haddad-Yishi (basalt) (for detail see 110889)
PWI110888 Statue dedicated to the god Haddad-Yishi (basalt) (for detail see 110889) by Assyrian, (9th century BC); 163 cm; National Museum, Damascus, Syria; ePeter Willi; out of copyright

At the British Museum (w / c on paper)
CW219494 At the British Museum (w/c on paper) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 50x35.5 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June 1952. It was held at Morden Hall Park, Surrey, and was attended by the stars of the day from Stage and Screen

Peasants from Saint-Lyphard, from Les Costumes Bretons de Charpentier
XIR257165 Peasants from Saint-Lyphard, from Les Costumes Bretons de Charpentier (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Peasants from Guerande, from Les Costumes Bretons de Charpentier (colour litho)
XIR257164 Peasants from Guerande, from Les Costumes Bretons de Charpentier (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Ancient Chinese clothes, jacket and strip skirt with embroidery, Qing dynasty, nineteenth century

Ancient Chinese painting, portrait of a Chinese dignitary with his wife, tempera on canvas, Qing period 1644-1911

Study Pleated Skirt Hans Brosamer German 1500
Study of a Pleated Skirt; Hans Brosamer (German, about 1500 - about 1554); about 1530 - 1540; Pen and black ink; 19.7 × 14.9 cm (7 3, 4 × 5 7, 8 in.)

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From Wimbledon to the streets of Tokyo, the pleated skirt has stood the test of time. In 1977, balls girls at Wimbledon Tennis donned this classic garment for the first time, adding a touch of elegance to the prestigious tournament. Meanwhile, in 1913, a woman embraced her femininity with a Japanese silk blouse and a long pleated skirt that flowed gracefully as she walked. The versatility of the pleated skirt is evident throughout history. A statue dedicated to Haddad-Yishi showcases its timeless appeal in ancient times, while artwork at the British Museum captures its beauty on paper. Peasants from Saint-Lyphard and Guerande proudly wore their traditional Breton costumes featuring these skirts - a symbol of their cultural heritage. Not only reserved for formal occasions or historical settings, but the it also found its way into modern fashion shoots. Reveille model Jan Burdette exuded sophistication as she posed alongside a Citroen DS car - an enticing top prize indeed. Whether it's gracing center courts or adorning fashionable models, this iconic piece continues to captivate hearts worldwide. So next time you slip into your own pleated skirt, remember that you're carrying on a legacy that spans centuries and cultures.