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In The Navy– The Pea coat/Reefer Jacket and Bridge Coat
When you do some research on the Pea coat you find some different origins. Probably, like with many things that people independently of each other, they have had the same idea or at least quite similar ideas to solve a problem.
Corduroy: A Short History on the Fabric that can draw a line between Style and Fashion.
Corduroy, is it the marmite of fabrics? Some love it for its texture and wearability. Some hate it because it is a fabric associated with the old fashioned stereotypical style of Geography teachers, pensioners, and those considered to be out of step geeks.
Perry Boys Reviewed on ZANI
As stated in the prologue of The Perry Boys, author Ian Hough, ‘was not a gang leader or a glory hunter’, therefore, Salford Lad, Ian Hough, gives his narrative of being a member of a football firm in Manchester and beyond.
The Classic Enduring Style of The Breton Top
Sea-faring history has always influenced fashion - and no object more so than the Breton Top. But where did the history of the famous stripes begin?
Cooking The Creases: STA-PREST
From inventing the blue jean in 1873 Levi’s, has always been an innovator when it comes to clothing, always functional, and suited to both work and play. So, it’s no surprise that in the 1960s they found a way to put a permanent crease into trousers.
From Wabash to Hickory, and a bit of Acid Jazz style.
There are many types of fabrics associated with work wear, especially originating in the 1800's when it was first mass produced. Every one knows about denim, it's been time tested and worn throughout the ages - but what about the other types?
From Snappy Sportswear To A Style Culture Staple. The Tennis/Polo Shirt, And Branding.
The earliest known roots of polo reach back as far as 6th century BC, the modern form of the horseback sport can be traced back to the 19th Century in India. British military men stationed in Manipur, a state in Northeast India, adopted polo from the indigenous Indians, and brought it back to the U.K. where it became synonymous with wealth, royalty, and the upper-classes.
Don’t be Stingy – Tell Me About The Pork Pie Hat
I am a fan of hats, I probably have too many, after all, I only have one head. But for me, a good chapeau can make a person stand out in a crowd. It can elevate their style, and can help a person exude a confidence that is admirable. Now, I am talking about real style. Not just a functional thing to put on one’s head to protect yourself from whatever a person feels their noggin needs protection from.
Throwing In The Towel With Style – From 007 to French Terry.
For some reason, whenever towelling’s mentioned, the first thing I think of is Sean Connery’s baby-blue belted terry playsuit in Goldfinger (don’t ask me why – some of you will already know I am a 007 fan).
The Khaki Experiment and The Chino Cinch
OK, the title of this article could be mistaken for the ludicrous title of a mid twentieth-century pocket book novel. You know the ones that you could pick up from a newspaper stand for about twenty five cents in the US back in the day. You know, when working men would read a book for entertainment?