25 Modern Twists on the Toga Gown

From One-Shouldered Fishing Net Fashion to Draped Menswear

— July 28, 2010 — Fashion
These modern twists on the toga gown give a contemporary edge to ancient Greco-Roman fashion. The one-shouldered, draped toga has provided a well of inspiration to designers, and its cues manifest themselves in everything from couture red carpet gowns to casual menswear. Even rock star-ready overalls get a toga twist in this cluster.

Implications - There is something unmistakably attractive about the classical period of Grecian history and companies and designers who hone in on that sensibility have the unique opportunity to seem both cultured and playful simultaneously. By embracing the august dignity of the past, they are able to tap into a prepackaged aesthetic that carries a unique context all its own.
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Sun-Loving Photo Shoots
Sun-Loving Photo Shoots
Natasha Poly Basks in the Sunshine for 'Bright Sun' in Muse Magazine
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Lacy Toga Gowns
Lacy Toga Gowns
The Jessica Biel Emilio Pucci Dress Glams Up the 'A-Team' Premiere
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Toga-Inspired Hemlines
Toga-Inspired Hemlines
Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2010 Reveals Next Year's Draped Shapes
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Draped-Over Menswear
Draped-Over Menswear
The Giuliano Fujiwara Spring 2010 Campaign Lets it All Hang Out
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Foiled Fashion
Foiled Fashion
Glittery Gowns by Ashley Isham
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Sheer Toga Tops
Sheer Toga Tops
Jordy Huinder & Elza Jo Pair Up for Nylon Mexico Editorial
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Asymmetrical Party Dresses
Asymmetrical Party Dresses
Ring in 2009 in a One-Shouldered Gown
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Emmy Frocks Part II
Emmy Frocks Part II
Red Carpet Cleavage
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Transformer Togas
Transformer Togas
Wearable Towels Are the New Snuggie, But This Time, For Summer
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Rocker Pinstripe Overalls
Rocker Pinstripe Overalls
160g Magazine March 2010 Shows Feisty Redhead Fashions
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Asymmetrical Red Carpet Fashion
Asymmetrical Red Carpet Fashion
Baring Shoulders Instead of Cleavage
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Red Toga Gowns
Red Toga Gowns
Evan Rachel Wood Sizzles in Scarlet at FGI's Night of Stars Gala
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Silver Togas
Silver Togas
Katie Holmes in Lanvin
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Greco-Roman Couture
Greco-Roman Couture
Kate Moss Rocks Grecian Minidress at Costume Institute Gala
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Trashy Celeb Couture
Trashy Celeb Couture
The Lanvin Spring 2010 One-Shoulder Calfskin Dress Looks Like a Garbage Bag
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Neon Fashiontography
Neon Fashiontography
Joe Murtagh's ‘NeonGirls' Are Blindingly Beautiful
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Luxe Tribal Neckware
Luxe Tribal Neckware
Lanvin FW10 Collection Features Heavily Embellished Neck Pieces
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Casual Modern Togas
Casual Modern Togas
Stephanel Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is Devine
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Fish Scale Fashion
Fish Scale Fashion
Ali Charisma's Dresses Flaunt Flashy Oversized Sequins
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One-Shoulder Goddess Gowns
One-Shoulder Goddess Gowns
Elie Saab's Floaty Fall 2009 Dresses
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Fairytale Fashiontography
Fairytale Fashiontography
Anja Rubik Looks Pretty in Russian Harper's Bazaar March 201
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Grecian Goddess Fashion
Grecian Goddess Fashion
Kate Beckinsale in Toga-Inspired Gown
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Toga Party Menswear
Toga Party Menswear
Jose Duran Spring 2010 Collection Channels Gladiators & Greeks
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