Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat?

By Marisa Swanson

It’s a new kind of edgy that’s more literal and totally feminine. What is it? The sleek, serious knife pleat. We saw them sheerly sexy at Christopher Kane, metallic threaded at Haider Ackermann and floral printed at Nina Ricci. We’ve also seen them in a wide variety of colors and iterations at our favorite shops, done by our favorite brands. Take a gander at what we’ve found and ask yourself, is the knife pleat going to give you your new edge?

Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat?

  • Haider Ackermann Spring 2014

    Haider Ackermann Spring 2014

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  • Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2014

    Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2014

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  • Christopher Kane Spring 2014

    Christopher Kane Spring 2014

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  • Michael Kors Spring 2014

    Michael Kors Spring 2014

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  • Nina Ricci Spring 2014

    Nina Ricci Spring 2014

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  • Nina Ricci Spring 2014

    Nina Ricci Spring 2014

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  • Sonia Rykiel Spring 2014

    Sonia Rykiel Spring 2014

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  • Proenza Schouler Spring 2014

    Proenza Schouler Spring 2014

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  • Dries Van Noten Spring 2014

    Dries Van Noten Spring 2014

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  • Dries Van Noten Spring 2014

    Dries Van Noten Spring 2014

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  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #11

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #11

    Pleated Cami Top with Band Detail $40.74 at ASOS

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #12

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #12

    Pleated Chiffon Top $69.99 at Mango

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #13

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #13

    Polly Pleat Top $58 at French Connection

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #14

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #14

    Kenzo Bi-Colour Pleated Top $507 at Matchesfashion

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #15

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #15

    Kick Pleat Skirt $98 at Ann Taylor

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #16

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #16

    Michael Kors Polka-Dot Pleated Skirt $1695 at Neiman Marcus

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #17

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #17

    Cream Color Block Pleated Midi Skirt $60 at River Island

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #18

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #18

    J.Crew Pleated Cotton-Blend Poplin Skirt $130 at Net-a-Porter

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #19

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #19

    Adrianna Papell Pleated Skater Skirt $59.40 at Lord & Taylor

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #20

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #20

    Pim + Larkin Harper Pleated Fit N Flare Dress $79 at Piperlime

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #21

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #21

    Knitted Dress with Pleated Skirt $695 at Emporio Armani 

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #22

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #22

    Pleated Layer Dress $79.99 at Mango

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #23

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #23

    MICHAEL Michael Kors Kingsnake Pleated Maxi Dress $330 at My Wardrobe

  • Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #24

    Is Your New Edge the Knife Pleat? #24

    Julie Pleated Dress $250 at G-Star-Raw

Marisa Swanson
Marisa Swanson

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.

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