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Who were skirts originally made for?
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Skirts were originally made for men and women. The oldest skirts trace back to 3900 BCE. Archaeologists and anthropologists unearthed evidence of these garments at the Areni-1 cave complex in Armenia. Ancient artisans produced the first skirt out of woven straw-like materials. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of skirts.
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Antique Victorian Lace Skirt Full length waterfall skirt UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This magnificent antique Victorian Lace skirt, with detailed scalloped lace accents, is a rare piece to behold.
The simple silk waistband, draws in along the back of the skirt wit...
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1890s Dip Hem Skirts
2000s Guy Laroche Couture Dark Navy Shimmery Panel Mini Skirt
By Guy Laroche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous dark navy mini skirt from the 2000s Guy Laroche Couture collection. This piece features contrasting shimmery moiré panels at the hem and hips that add movement ...
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1990s French Skirts
FENDI by Karl Lagerfeld 2000 Vintage Gold Embellished Silk Ruffle Skirt
By Fendi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld
Vintage
SS00
Light gold embellishments
Silk ruffles
Side zipper
Size IT42
Low waist
Chic for bride / bridal / wedding
NWT's, some embellishments are missing o...
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Early 2000s A-Line Skirts
1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Nylon Mesh Trim Skirt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black nylon skirt from Gucci, designed by Tom Ford for the 1999 collection. This minimal a-line silhouette is finished with a sheer black mesh trim at the hem.
Approxim...
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1990s Italian A-Line Skirts
CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Iconic Ribbon Tweed Skirt — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — A true cult relic of the Chanel universe
// Boutique value: $8,000
— One of the most recogn...
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2010s Pencil Skirts
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Vintage Plaid Wool Midi Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Early Yves Saint Laurent! Vintage 1970s plaid wool midi skirt with a velvet hemline. The marked size is 42 and the skirt fits like a size large.
Details:
Unlined
Front Pockets in P...
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