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What is circus fashion?

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What is circus fashion?
Circus fashion is a term that describes playful designer apparel and accessories that features colorful fabrics, bold accents and unexpected silhouettes and elements. It gets its name from the costumes worn at big top circuses and grew out of Surrealist fashion. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of designer apparel.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Versace Jeans Vintage Circus Clown Gnome Trousers 
By Versace Jeans Couture
Located in London, GB
Versace Jeans Vintage Circus Clown Gnome Trousers  90s Nostalgia Pattern Design High Waisted
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1990s Jeans

1940s Vintage Hand Painted Circus Performers Sheer Black Open Front Top With Tie
Located in Portland, OR
painted circus performers. We are always excited to find vintage hand painted clothing from the 1940's we
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1940s North American Blouses

Victorian Red & Green Silk Satin Rare Near Mint Men's Antique Circus Clown Pan
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Red & Green Silk Satin Rare Near Mint Men's Antique Circus Clown Pants With Gold Trim
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Early 1900s Pants

Helga 1980s Pink Circus Print Dress Long Sleeve Flounce Hem
By Helga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Helga bright pink vintage dress with vibrant multi color abstract circus print throughout featuring
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1980s American Casual Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Amour au Soleil Circus Mesh Godness Tunic Kimono Dress Shirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier Amour au Soleil Circus Transparent Mesh JPG Tattoo Vintage 90s Kimono Dress Tee
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1990s Italian Chemise Dresses

Archival 1989 Gianni Versace Haute Couture Beaded Circus Novelty Gown and Shawl
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990's. This lavish gown ensemble is a celebration of Cyrk Polish circus poster art. Cyrk emerged in
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1980s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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