The kitchen apron has be long recognized as a symbol of domesticity. Traditionally worn to keep the housewife’s dress looking fresh and pretty, the apron was and integral part of the outfit. Today, the apron is back and is just as fashionable as always. These modern reproductions are festive, colorful and very feminine.
Designers and artisans nation-wide are remaking the apron, pairing modern and vintage fabrics and the result is irresistible.
“The apron is experiencing a revival, an amalgam of feminism, femininity and function. While the apron has been around as long as soup has sloshed, it moved from drab broadcloth to a cross-stitched sash of domestic honor in the 1950s,” says Kim Ode, writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, posted Wed Jan 7 2009
With the current trend toward casual home entertaining, these flouncy aprons make the perfect hostess outfit. (Some even consider them a jean cover-up!) More stylish than functional, an apron is now acquired as a mainstay of a woman’s wardrobe. The apron makes an easy and fun throw-on for your next party.
HeyDay is always fully stocked with adult half and full and children’s half and full aprons to support this revival. Shoppers can choose from various styles and fabrics to find the perfect aprons for their next at-home entertaining event!
