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What is a tartan skirt?

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What is a tartan skirt?
A tartan skirt has a double pleat with the upper folds facing in opposite directions and the under folds facing towards each other so that it fits similar to a mini skirt.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Wool Tartan skirt with writing VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool Tartan skirt with writing. Main fabric composition: 45% wool, 55% polyester.
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Early 2000s Italian Skirts

Vintage Scotch House Silk Tartan Skirt
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage silk skirt by The Scotch House. The skirt has a red background with multicolour check detail. - red, blue and yellow. The skirt is lined with a full net petticoa...
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1970s British Skirts

A/W 1988 -1989 VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Time Machine Collection Blue Plaid Tartan skirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A rare and wonderful piece from the autumn/winter 1988-1989 'Time Machine' collection by Vivienne Westwood. This duck egg blue plaid skirt is crafted from a checked wool cloth offer...
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1980s English Pencil Skirts

1970s Tartan High-waisted Maxi Skirt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Plaid lovers rejoice- the perfect tartan skirt has arrived! This adorable 1970s plaid skirt features a high waisted fit and flattering maxi length- perfect for pairing with cropped p...
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1970s Unknown Flare Skirts

Balmain Tartan Tweed Skirt With Lion-Head Buttons
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
Balmain Tartan Tweed Skirt With Lion-Head Buttons Vibrant red and black tweed skirt in plaid pattern with distinctive yellow accents.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pencil Skirts

Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool pleated skirt with bustle, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool pleated skirt. Inside are the four original safety pin attached padded balls which were used in the show to exaggerated the rear; as a bustle would ...
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1990s British Skirts

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