Chainmail isn't the first fabric that comes to the fore when you think of fashion favourites; it doesn't have the romantic feel of lace nor the luscious sophistication of silk. It's cold, hard and mesh, yet somehow its appeal is enduring... But why?
Unapologetically cool and undeniably sexy, the chainmail dress has become a statement piece since its first whirl in the 90s, when Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell stepped in out in matching Versace mesh minis. Noughties icon Paris Hilton revisited the look a few years later in 2002, wearing a barely-there, skimpy version to her 21st birthday, complete with a diamanté choker.
Flash forward fourteen years and the chainmail dress has made a resurgence for 2016. Michelle Obama was triumphant in a gold Atelier Versace version for the final dinner of her and Barak's administration, while supermodel Kendall Jenner rocked a glittering $9,000 LaBourjoisie version for her 21st birthday.
We're predicting it'll be the dress of choice for party season (though a warm coat is also advisable) - will you be getting your metal on?
Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss in 1999
Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss attended the De Beers/Versace Diamonds are Forever party wearing matching chainmail (both Versace).
Paris Hilton at her 21st birthday in 2002
No dress was more apt for Paris Hilton's 21st birthday celebrations. The socialite went super skimpy in this glittering version, completed with a diamante choker.
Kim Kardashian at Balmain spring/summer 17
Kim Kardashian went for layers of gold and silver chainmail in this Balmain dress for the brand's spring/summer 2017 show.
Michelle Obama with Barak for their final state dinner in 2016
In what's sure to be a historical fashion moment, Michelle Obama wowed in a gold Atelier Versace chainmail gown for the final dinner of her and Barak's administration.
Gigi Hadid at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016 afterparty
Gigi Hadid glowed at the Victoria's Secret show afterparty in an asymmetrical, gold Versace gown.
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