Martingale (clothing)

[4] In a military overcoat, a martingale is a common and practical feature, as a pleated coat can be spread out as a blanket once the strap is unfastened.

[8] It is also possible that the association between the pants and inhabitants of Martigues is due to the latter having a reputation for naiveté[8] and extravagance.

[8] The first use of the martingale in a woman's dress dates to 1951 (Christian Dior at the autumn Paris Fashion Week).

The strap was placed between the shoulder blades, and since then martingales have been used by couturiers everywhere, but avoiding the waistline.

[2]Martingale coats became fashionable for women post-war in 1950s[9] and are still being made for men.