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The squaw dress: Tucson’s controversial but unique fashion history

All StoriesMaggie Driver04/21/20160

In the 1950s, Tucson was a major fashion industry player, all thanks to one garment: the squaw dress. The dress’ skirt fans open like an accordion. Its lightweight style makes it perfect for hot summer days, but due to evolving silhouettes over time, it can often only be found in a vintage shop around town…

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