Contemporary Edwardian Fashion
Although the Edwardian styles and silhouettes of the beginning of the 1900s faded out to make way for the roaring twenties, the New Look in the 1940s and other styles, it still remains an influence for current day fashion. For example, Christian Dior's Fall 2005 Couture Collection was inspired by this time period. The couture dresses showed off corseted bodices and romantic ruffles.
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