Peplum jackets, dresses, and tops experienced a revival as a fashion trend in 2012. I see why, it’s an easy look to amp up your everyday style that most body types can sport, even a curvy girl like moi.
Let’s take a step back in fashion time history to look at the beginnings of the peplum. February 12, 1947, Christian Dior (1905 – 1957) launched the first couture collection of the House of Dior. Christian Dior has the reputation as one of the most important couturiers of the twentieth century with his very first collection in which he introduced the “New Look.” The signature shape was characterized by rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and very full skirt. The “New Look” revolutionized women’s dress as ultra-feminine and re-established Paris as the center of the fashion after World War II.
Here’s some Dior fashion house drama for you, Christian Dior designed dresses for wives of Nazi officers while his own sister was sent to a concentration camp for being a member of the French Resistance movement. In 2011, John Galiano, resident Dior House designer, was removed from his post at Dior for making anti-semitic remarks in intoxicated at a street cafe in Paris.
Fast forward to 2013, the Christian Dior’s peplum is a really popular style happening right now that I have personally embraced. There are so many different variations of peplum (dress, jacket, and top) and can be worn during all seasons. Further proving it’s why this will be a classic. The peplum is also great because it can be worn for casual, business or date night.
Have you jump on the peplum craze or is it just me?
Eugenia
Love the peplum tops as well. It also does a great job hiding my unwantables fashionably! 🙂 I’d have to agree with you they’re great for the day and the evening…I highly recommend the peplum for all body types because they help create great illusions and very feminine! have a great day!
April, Yes, the peplum helps to hide my unwantables as well. Great piece for every body type.
Thank you for your comment, I will make correction about John Galiano.