Collar Me

A collar is a piece of material that shapes the neck of a shirt, dress, tunic or coat. While the collar is normally attached to the body of the garment, within the last few years it has become popular in women's' fashion to wear a detached collar as an accessory. This is evident from fashion houses Miu Miu, Givenchy and a new and upcoming brand called Eleven Objects. However this trend is not entirely new. In the mid- 16th century, collars were often detached from shirts as to allow for starching and embellishment. During the Edwardian period, collars were worn as jewellery.