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From Crawford to Chastain, Pleats Heat Up the Red Carpet
A brief history of major players in pleats—from Joan Crawford to Jessica Chastain.
The pleat, which has added stylish dimension to the on-screen look of many actresses, most notably Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch, was revived at last night’s Golden Globes. Both the titian-haired actressJessica Chastain and sultry singer Lana Del Rey shone in sunburst-pleated gowns, proof that savvy dressers, like expert gamblers, “know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em.”