Peplum

PEPLUM DRESS

By florrieharrison
  • 500 BCE

    GREEK ROOTS

    GREEK ROOTS
    The word Peplum originated from the greek word 'Peplos'.
  • 1300

    RENAISSANCE

    RENAISSANCE
    A structured version of the peplum came into fashion in the 1300's.

  • VICTORIAN ERA

    VICTORIAN ERA
    The overskirt was created, rather than a layer, it was a shorter piece that allowed for mobility while still concealing the hips and thighs.

  • WORLD WAR II

    WORLD WAR II
    Christian Dior’s “New Look” was the height of fashion at the time, and every woman wanted to emulate the stylish, classic hourglass shape.

  • THE 80'S

    THE 80'S
    In the 80's the flared waistline, the peplum came back bigger and more extravagant after 30 years of it fading out.

  • 21ST CENTURY

    21ST CENTURY
    Starting with Jil Sanders’ colourful and voluminous Spring 2011 collection, peplums have been slowly re-introduced to women’s wardrobes.

  • DROP HEM

    DROP HEM
    Today the Peplum had evolved further and now commonly referred to as either a 'drop hem' or 'frilled hem' seen in many high street stores for S/S.