THE HISTORY OF THE MIDI SKIRT FROM COCO CHANEL TO THE PRESENT DAY:

here's how this garment conquers modern ladies

The midi skirt is a must-have item in any woman's wardrobe: it's a must-have that adapts well to different contexts, occasions, and looks . Its power lies in its perfect length : not too short, not too long, the midi skirt is the quintessential "Mrs." skirt , echoing decades of history and triumphantly arriving in our closets. And it's destined to remain there for many more years to come.

Midi skirt: the origins

In the beginning, there was the skirt . Luxurious, ankle-length, wide, balloon-shaped. Then, through women's emancipation movements that called for a reduction in skirt volumes and ostentatious decorations, we arrived at the revolutionary new concept of the mid-length skirt. 

And we owe everything (or almost everything) to Coco Chanel for this revolution , who completely overturned the concept of feminine elegance , bringing essentiality where fashion dictated opulence and redesigning linear dresses and skirts in the name of practicality .

It was Coco Chanel herself who shortened skirts below the knee and lowered the waist . The reason? For the famous French designer, true elegance was synonymous with freedom of movement... 

And how can you blame her!

And voilà: the midi skirt transformed into a garment to be combined according to one's style and occasion, so versatile that it became timeless even for modern women. In the years to come, from 1945 onwards, Christian Dior forever consecrated this garment as a true icon of femininity and originality : the waist was cinched, the bust volume was lowered, the length of the skirt was just below the knee. From then on , midi skirts multiplied in different cuts, fabrics, and countless prints: pleated, with light pleats, full skirts, and so on. 

The midi skirt for the contemporary lady

This type of skirt conquers everyone, even contemporary ladies. It is a true style ally that adapts perfectly to any occasion and context, because it has the ability to "change shape" and adapt based on the combinations. Formal ceremony, vacation, work, free time... If you say midi, you say style . It's up to you: pair your midi skirt with a t-shirt and a pair of combat boots for a casual look , or enhance your figure with heels and a blouse for a more elegant look .

There is no limit to the imagination, the watchword always remains the same: "dare to find your own style."

Curious to discover all the combinations and styles you can create with handcrafted and exclusive midi skirts? Check out our store and be amazed: you can create endless versions of yourself and be sure that "there's no one like you."

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text by Dalila Micaglio