Brands like Tory Burch and J.Crew are having a heyday with mirrors at the moment, stitching tiny reflective circles into skirts and tops. One dress in particular from Burch — a strappy maxi dress covered in mirrored circles that comes in pink and yellow — has gripped fashion fanatics in a serious way. I’ve already seen it out in the wild several times and on Instagram from well-to-do wedding guests, so much so that I’m almost already sick of seeing it.

As this luminous motif begins to transition into a full-on trend, conversations have begun to unfold about its origins. The technique has centuries-old roots in India, where it’s known as sheesha , and continues to be a popular embroidery method. While Burch has acknowledged how inspired she is by Indian fashion, and noted her popul

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