The idea that a high hemline is a modern phenomenon is something of myth. Through the years there’s been no shortage of ladies keen to show they’re a cut above the rest.

The idea that a high hemline is a modern phenomenon is something of myth. Through the years thereu2019s been no shortage of ladies keen to show theyu2019re a cut above the rest.

Rise of the hemline

Louise Brooks, 1928

Betty Grable, 1937

Peggy Moran, 1940

Rita Hayworth, 1944

Marilyn Monroe, 1950s

Raquel Welch, 1966

Sandie Shaw, 1967

Crossword Dress by Robert Krausz, 1968

Goldie Hawn, 1969

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s

Joan Collins, 1960s

Nancy Sinatra, 1960s

Kate O’Mara, 1970

Moira Foot, 1970

Plastic Bubble Dress, 1970

Jacqueline Bisset, 1972

Kim Basinger, 1983

Ali Espley, 1984

Brigitte Nielson, 1991

Sharon Stone, 1992

Kate Moss, 1992

Mariah Carey, 1992

Cindy Crawford, 1993

Naomi Campbell, 1993

Tori Spelling, 1994

Shannen Doherty, 1995

Kate Moss, 1997

Geri Halliwell, 1997

Mariah Carey, 1998

Jennifer Lopez, 1999

Paris Hilton, 2002

Mariah Carey, 2003

Beyonce, 2005

Naomi Campbell, 2010

Shakira, 2012

Kristen Stewart, 2012