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Polka dot is a pattern consisting of dots. Polka dot patterns are quite variable: they range from a series of dots that are equally spaced and sized to a random arrangement of multicoloured dots of different sizes. While polka dots are ancient, they first became common on clothing in the late nineteenth century in Britain. At the same time polka music was extremely popular and the name was also applied to the pattern, despite no real connection between them.
Traditionally polka dots are used in the clothing of flamenco dancers and performers. Some people associate polka dots with Venezuelan fashion designer Carolina Herrera, who used polka dots on most of her dresses during the late 80s and early 90s, as well as on the boxes of perfume Carolina Herrera, Herrera For Men, Aquaflore and Flore.
Only the polka dot fabric pattern remained popular, and the name has been left intact over the years.
In 2006, polka dot skirts, dresses, scarves and tops became a fad in the United Kingdom. The polka dot skirts were usually pencil skirts. This started another fashion period, after which si
"For me, designing is an expression of who I am as a woman," says Donna Karan. She has become an American fashion institution and credits her feminine instincts for the huge success of the company she launched in 1984. After studying at Parson's School of Design, Karan's trademark creations - which aim to wrap and sculpt the body - were an instant hit and she has been recognized an impressive seven times by the CFDA, including a lifetime achievement award in 2004.