This season, the slim knee-length skirt is reborn in an eye-popping array of prints.

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Many of them sport lungis, a sarong-like cloth wrapped around the waist, instead of kurta-pyjamas, a collarless knee-length shirt worn with loose-fitting trousers.

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Possibly even a lovely knee-length black suede number you bought in a sale in Benetton and couldn't possibly have afforded otherwise (thanks a lot, British Airways).

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Bright colors were showstoppers too at Juan Carlos Obando whose show featured a knee-length, long sleeve dress in hot pink and a chartreuse halter gown with a fish tail hem.

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Pictured in school shorts, shirt, tie and school sweater and knee-length grey socks, (see the picture here) Kimani tells how had always regretted missing out on an education when he was young.

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The word "secretary" conjures up images of a bygone era, of pearls and sweater sets, sensible heels and knee-length skirts, and the right mixture of efficiency and self-effacement to fade into the background while acting as a powerful man's right hand.

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When trying thigh-length shapers, she lifts each leg knee-high to make sure the garments stay put.

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The 27-year-old American, who only a day before had questioned the length of the ATP season, injured his knee while leading 4-3 in the first set.

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