If there is one type of clothing that has had a rich history through the ages, it is most definitely the skirt. From the straw-woven skirt dating back to 3900 BC in Armenia up to the array of maxis, midis and minis (and everything in between) available nowadays, skirts have dominated women’s wardrobe. Despite starting as a standard garment for both men and women in all ancient cultures such as Asia and Egypt, the skirt went on to become a wardrobe essential for women in Western Europe and the Americas. Here we take a deeper look at the fascinating history of skirts – from their early beginnings to the styles that have become firm favourites among women of all ages.
