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Harem trousers replace the hobble skirt
From fetters to freedom: the hygienic harem replaces the horrible hobble skirt. Four radical designs from New York and Paris. The Tatler applauded this innovation in female attire, " Although the innovation is startling, we entirely approve the tendency to allow women to exercise their limbs to the full with freedom and decency." Date: February 1911
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February 1911: From Fetters to Freedom - The Hygienic Harem Replaces the Horrible Hobble Skirt This photograph captures a pivotal moment in fashion history as the hobble skirt, a restrictive and impractical garment, began to be replaced by the more liberating harem trousers. The hobble skirt, with its narrow, tight waist and full, bell-shaped skirt that restricted movement, was a popular fashion trend during the Edwardian era. However, its impracticality and negative impact on women's health and mobility led to a call for change. Enter the harem trousers, a radical innovation in female attire that offered women the freedom to move and exercise their limbs with decency and hygiene. The design, which originated in the Middle Eastern harems, was embraced by both New York and Parisian fashion circles. The Tatler, a leading fashion magazine of the time, applauded this new trend, stating, "Although the innovation is startling, we entirely approve the tendency to allow women to exercise their limbs to the full with freedom and decency." The harem trousers, often worn with long, flowing tops or jackets, offered women a level of comfort and practicality that the hobble skirt could not. They allowed for ease of movement, particularly in public transport, such as buses, where the hobble skirt's restrictive nature would have been a hindrance. This new style represented a significant shift towards more functional and comfortable clothing for women, paving the way for future fashion trends that prioritized both style and practicality.
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