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Josephine Baker’s Iconic Banana Skirt: How a 1926 Costume Redefined Race, Gender & Fashion

Historic image of Josephine Baker in Folies Bergère banana skirt costume

Josephine Baker’s Banana Skirt: The Costume That Changed Fashion and Culture Josephine Baker’s banana skirt isn’t just a famous costume — it’s one of the most influential fashion moments of the 20th century. Debuting in 1926 during her electrifying “danse sauvage” performance at the Folies Bergère, the Banana Skirt blended performance, satire, race, and glamour

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