Gray Pleated Belted D&G Mini Skirt

Gray Pleated Belted D&G Mini SkirtA sharp gray pleated mini skirt from D&G, designed in that early 2000s blend of youthful uniform references and the brands signature body conscious tailoring. The crisp pleats give it a rhythmic structure, while the attached belt nods to the utilitarian, slightly schoolgirl inspired styling the label leaned into during this periodflirty, graphic, and undeniably Italian in attitude. Cut to sit at the waist with a clean A line flare, the skirt balances

long fitted sleeves

and motion

tucked perfectly under the arm

Cut from a structured wool-blend suiting fabric

documented to Fall 1995

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