Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

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And the word is:

Planket

plan’ket  (n.)

1.   outerwear hybrid of a poncho and a blanket

2.   an autumn / winter 2014  must have cover

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(image from handicraft-bolivia.com):

poncho:  an woven outer garment,  usually made from wool of a single large cut of fabric, a middle opening for the head,

warm/waterproof, considered a garment of traditional  wear by peoples of South America

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(image from navajorug.com):

 

blanket:  type of bedding, made from wool or cotton, large cut of fabric, used to keep user warm

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The stylish combining of the poncho design features

with the functionality of the blanket has resulted in a

comfy and insulating cover-all for a / w 2014.

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The planket

On the runway,  a/w  2014

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Burberry Prorsum

 

(images from style.com):

 

worn casually draped over one shoulder, or both

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Missoni

 

hand-held in place

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(photo by Tommy Ton):

Out and about

 

the planket:  smack in the middle of things

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The planket can be worn belted, loosely draped, as added layering …

There are many styling options, especially for a fashion risk-taker!

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