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Fads from the past

Published December 4, 2008, 10:37 pm, Journal Inquirer

Some time ago, Gail Paggioli wrote in to suggest, “How about a column featuring fads we have seen, fads we loved and fads we hated, and why.” Gail mentioned the poodle skirt — a long skirt with a poodle or some other image appliqued onto the fabric.

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