The Dance Class
Nothing is new under the sun. Village Voice researches the staples of the uber-bohemian wardrobe, themes that have lasted for at least 50 and in some cases closer to 100 years, things that the incredible dames of the past would wear at the turn of the last century that we might wear too. [VV] 
Ballerina: Degas & Dries Van Noten
I. The dissolute dancer: This look depends on scoop-necked leotards, leggings, wrap-around sweaters, and ballet slippers. Talk about venerable—it’s been around at least since the mid 19th century, when the ballet rats (many of whom were also junior prostitutes) were painted by Degas.
Classe de Danse: Edgar Degas, 1875 & Comme Des Garcons Spring’05.
May 27th, 2005 at 6:00 pm
I love dancer looks. I’ve been dancing since the age of 2 and have seen dance trends go in and out over the years i.e. legwarmers, ballet wrap tops, full tutu skirts, and off the shoulder tops.
May 28th, 2005 at 4:21 pm
all of the above is so ultra trendy right now apart from being timeless classics.