Passé. Lady Dior

The “Lady Dior” handbag is another iconic bag that has yet to go out of style since it was introduced in 1995. Given to her as a gift, Princess Diana was the first to promote this now classic bag, and she carried it with great pride. Just like the essence of Lady Di herself, the “Lady Dior” is small and sophisticated. John Galliano’s design features a signature quilted pattern in Patton leather, two short handles, and the four letters that spell out Dior. Recently the "Lady Dior" has made a very successful comeback with variations on this classic with new colors and sizes of the original design.

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Passé. Hunter Wellingtons

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Hunter Wellingtons are the most well known brand of rain-boots. In 1817, Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, commissioned his shoe maker to create a new boot that was comfortable and would keep his trousers from getting wet and the bottoms. This of course is in London where all the best rain gear was invented. Originally made out of soft calfskin leather, the Wellington as it was dubbed, became an instant favorite among the men. The boot was later fashioned out of rubber, as it is today, and it was very popular around war times for military gear. “Wellies” as they are called now come in many different colors.  Hunter Boot Limited now owns the rights to the Wellington rain-boots. London's royals can often be seen wearing this patriotic boot.

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Faux pas. Platform Shoes

While fashion may be a never ending cycle of styles, there are some trends that have be thrown into the mix and every time they reappear as quickly as they came they should leave again. First on the list is probably the most deadly. Platform shoes. They first became popular in the 1970's and were huge hit in London and eventually the U.S.

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Then they reappeared in the 1990's with the Spice Girl craze and not only platform clogs and boots were walking tall but flip flops and sneakers had new height as well. This was a big trend among pop stars like Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson.

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These ankle busters were once again brought into the lime light by none other than Lady Gaga. Often seen being escorted around town clomping in foot high booties. Please Lady Gaga this trend must dies with you.

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