This modern body adornment was made popular by rappers and the hip-hop crowd although other celebrities have taken up the trend. The grills can also be designed with small precious stones. They may be removable, and each set has to be custom-fit to the wearer’s teeth, gums, and mouth.

The “New Look” was based on a fitted, peplum jacket matched with a calf-length skirt, which was shocking in 1947 because WWII, marked with rationing of most supplies, including fabric for clothes, had just ended. Dior “New Look” clothes highlighted the female silhouette, a trend that helped Paris become the fashion capital.