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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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