Moving on from school uniforms and traditional tartans, pleating gets a whole new look this spring with shimmery metallics and gossamer chiffon being the fabric of choice for this favorite.
Pleats on the 2014 runway at Proenza Schouler. Photo Courtesy of: Gap Press
Alberta Ferretti 2014 Spring Runway
Proenza Schouler in Vogue Hong Kong
More pleats abound at Gucci 2014
How to make the above miniscule pleats work for you:
Pleated Silk Top, Vanessa Bruno, mytheresa.com, € 352.00
Silk-Twill Blouse, Rochas, net-a-porter.com, $1150.00
Philosophy by Natalie Ratabesi Pleated Plunge Blouse. Photo courtesy of: GapPress
The Dress & Jumpsuit:
Kyoto Pleated Crepe Dress Alice by Temperley, net-a-porter.com, $495.00
Alice + Olivia Sheer Pleated Chiffon Jumpsuit, neimanmarcus.com, $495.00 (Available on Pre-Order)
Rubied Dusk Dress, anthropologie.com, $298.00
Marc Jacobs Bicolor Pleated Tie Dress, neimanmarcus.com, $1800 (Available on Pre-Order)
JCrew Collection Pleated Crepe Shirtdress, net-a-porter.com, $198.00
Ivory Tiered Pleated Dress with Zardosi Work
Pleated skirts are mostly high-wasted and ‘midi’
Vincenzo Runway Pleated Skirts 2014. Photos courtesy of: Gap Press
Pleated Midi Skirt, zara.com, $79.90
Forever 21 Chic Accordion Pleated Maxi Skirt, forverer21.com, $23.00
Christopher Kane Black & White Pleated Midi Skirt, montaignemarket.com, 570,00 €
Anthropologie Patula Maxi Skirt
Anthropologie Patula Maxi Skirt, anthropologie.com, $128.00
A ‘Last Look’ at how Ferragamo let pleated panels peek out from more traditional kilts:
Victoria Beckham Does the Peek-Boo-Pleats As Well:
Victoria Beckham Peek-a-Boo Pleats. Photo Courtesy of: Gap Press
Shimmery Metallic Pleated Dress in Vogue Hong Kong
Pleated long tuxedo coat in Vogue Hong Kong is right on trend.
Pleated with peek-a-boo cut outs in Vogue Hong Kong
Pleated chiffon coupled with metallic shimmer in Vogue Hong Kong