Robe de style

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Robe de style is a type of women's dress popular in the 20s. Lanvin was a noted designer of robes de style. The style was characterized by a dropped waistline and a full skirt. It often consisted of leopard and cheetah prints. These looks became popular during the Roaring Twenties because they suggested a life of leisure. It appeared that the wearer was well-to-do and could afford to hunt leopards and cheetahs and then wear their skins.

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