Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
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… precis of that address for the Brighton Observer, from whence it was plucked for use as Number 7 in a series of pamphlets entitled “Extemporaneous Speaking”, published by one E. Lewis at the Electric Printing Works in Brighton. …
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The New Silk Route an Early Inspiration [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The colours of designers work inspired a young boy in childhood dreams, across the treeless plain, the desert sands with family and possessions, wrenched from the arms of beloved friends, cast nightmarishly into a strange land, a strange town, where men wore Bermuda shorts, knee high socks, short sleeved white shirts with crisp collars. Striped ties, Trilby hats and brief cases anchored to hands; Standard dress requirements, up and down the Terrace they marched on and off the production line, in searing heat, in cold wind and rain, in dark and light, morning, noon and night.
A Homeward From Hackney a Design Concept Conclusion [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Approaching Bell’s Studio, a converted garage in Hackney, East London, I reaffirmed the concept that catapulted me into an unfamiliar industry and foreign town. The closest I’d come to the doorsteps of Cockney streets and towns was sitting in front of the telly late at night and past midnight to early morning watching the old pinewood studio movies starring Alex Guinness. Titles like “The Lavender Hill Mob”, “The Man in the White Suit”, and Television Series “Minder” epitomised these characters of London.
Elusive Gifts For Men [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] It’s a common complaint; women find it difficult sourcing suitable gifts for their husbands, boyfriends or male family members. You can go down the road of gadgets, gizmos and novelties, but sooner or later the novelty wears off and these items will end up in the next garage sale, and that’s a disappointment all around, and quite honestly a total waste of time, effort and resources.
Designer Cufflink Reviews [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Collectible-Jewelry] New styles of cufflinks and seasonal ties start hitting the streets around this time of the year as we head into serious autumn, so a few reviews and recommendations won’t go astray. We’ve noted some of our favourite brands and their contributions to celebrate autumn and approaching winter.
Silk Fabric Design Expedition [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In 1965 my parents drove me to Benalla train station and pinned a name tag on my jacket lapel with travel instructions to guide me safely to summer holiday camp in Angle Sea, a camp established for migrant children. That was me, a migrant child…
Trials Travels and Tribulations of a Silk Tie Designer [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Finally I was navigating across the English countryside heading South East to the M3 interchange, then onto the M25 which paved the way off the downs and onto the grassy lowlands of Kent the garden County of England. Back onto the byways I would be able to release the tension of my hands wrapped around the steering wheel, far removed from the madding Lorries
A Man of Silk Ties [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] On a life long excursion beginning at eleven, a chance meeting with an inquiring sheep farmer would change the direction of two young endearing business partners. My friend Victor and I were in the process of removing another copper cistern ball from a sheep trough, when caught in the act by the owner.
Silk Tie Design Reviews [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Typically designers draw heavily from historic archives to give their design concepts substance. This becomes the inspiration for style progression and then captured in contemporary frameworks in all eras.
The True Meaning of Bespoke Silver Cufflinks [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It’s reassuring to know that Bespoke still survives in our age of mass production. But let’s not put aside the values attributed to producing in mass, the quality is evident and prices affordable, but there is something very appealing about knowing that some one is applying a personal hand to the product, individual attention.
From Scrap Metal to Silk Ties, the Journey of a Sales Man [Business:Sales] I began a career in sales at age eleven. Upon many years reflection I had learned unknowingly the key principles of selling before the age of twelve, and, spent the rest of my life perfecting a principle based approach to sales free from any scripted techniques.
Who is Joe Sloane? [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A new range of diffusion cufflinks to suit new evolving demands is filtering through to a few boutiques and department stores the world over. Their sincerity and sturdy construction are welcomed by a saturated market.
From Conception to Fashion Retail Floor [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Developing a fashionable style takes a quantum of research in life and constant observation of ever changing environments, as the evolution of style and the progress of fashion continue its cycles. To the end it is a culmination of the past and present that takes fashion forward.
Great Southern Land [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In the middle of an autumn afternoon the ocean beneath your feet washes away the sand. The warm sun beats on the back of your neck; Sunset over the ocean, sunset overland. The rocks turn purple and sky pink to the horizon.
From an Egg to a Studebaker and Greyhound Bus, Mapping a Design Process [Business:Strategic-Planning] Designing is a conclusion of ideas, a realization, a time to put pen to paper or ask your bank manager for a loan. The most difficult thing for a creative thinker is administering ideas and managing processes, the two ways of thinking are poles apart.
Cufflinks and the Handmade Choices [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] As the resurgent popularity of cufflinks enters its third decade of growth we see a return to demand for traditional handmade quality and precious metals and stones. This is supported by a handsome range of mass produced cufflinks. So there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.
China Manufacturing Opportunity [Business:International-Business] Look at China as a long term opportunity and you’ll join the band wagon for the future. It’s not all trash that comes of the production lines. Remember in the 60′s it was Japan in the same focus, now we rush out to buy the new cars because the quality and value are unrivaled.
Fashion Designer Collaboration [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In a fashion world of more, faster, now, and copycat competition; a handful of online retailers follow a different pathway to succeed as, designer, marketer and collaborator. The way forward is not to compete for customers, but to cooperate with them.
From School Attire to Business Tie [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Take a journey “out of dark through fire and into light”, with colours, black, orange and gold, and you have the origins of the business tie, which date back to 1860 Oxford University and the creation of the first school tie, and, since adopted as the most conventional of all business tie styles, stripes, stripes, stripes. You exchanged the school blazer for the business suit, the tattered old school satchel for leather brief case, the tie stays pretty much the same, just a different brand, different colors, but most likely striped.
My Design Ideas in Paul Smiths Space Book [Self-Improvement:Inspirational] I was privileged enough to recently attend a brief introduction to Paul Smiths forthcoming attractions hosted by one of his Australian representatives. The whole experience was naturally inspirational, and encouraging in so much as his favourite phrase “inspiration can come from anywhere” had been incorporated in my own collective of philosophical rimes for many years. This was gratifying for me and I felt immediately in tune with his design ideals. Listening to the talk was easy because I understood fashion as a culmination of past, present and future.
The Punk Style Fashion Factor [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The 70′s gave birth to a style that has endured more than 3 decades and introduced 2 new generations to its clothing, music and attitude. Punk was not just a whimsical stab at fashion creation; it was a revolution and encapsulated a complete era lifestyle, the music, the clothing, dance, language.
Selecting an Off the Peg Suit [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Don’t be fooled by the scripted compliments given by sales staff, make your own judgement. Their persuasive nature will lead you to illusions. The correct fit will be evident as the jacket is pulled over your shoulders.
Comparative Business Shirts – What to Buy [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Prince or proper; a gentleman as defined by principles. So we take a look at finely crafted shirts with perfectly formed collars that will hold your tie in position all the days long, befitting a gentleman.
Celebrating an Ode to the Tradition of Cufflinks [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Cufflinks have emerged not only as affordable fashion accessories conveying your own personal style, but also as great gift items for almost all occasions, for men as well as ladies. A glance into the past is foundational to creating styles for the future.
Fashion – A Manifestation of Style in Time [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] What came first – the chicken or the egg? Fashion is the second creation, style is the first. Fashion is born out of style, as individuals we create our own style each time we go to the wardrobe and put a collection of clothes together.
The Well Groomed Man About Town [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The key is balancing color pattern and texture, while maintaining a sense of conservatism; this is the art of design. But like all industries it is lost without the intervention of science, being the formation of concepts and, the dying, weaving and manufacturing processes.
Enamel Cufflinks – Past, Present and Future [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Recently I was kindly invited to comment on the future of cufflink styles in a five year forecast. It’s like trying to predict the weather. However, I gave sincere opinions and was pleasantly surprised to learn that my comments are published as part of an exceptionally well written article by author Ms Manmeet Dawar, Content Coordinator for Fibre2 Fashion.
The Scent of a Woman in Men’s Fashion Clothing Design [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] New trends and styles for men’s clothing and accessories are often influenced and preceded by women’s fashion. If florals are on the cards for spring 2009 then similarly you’ll see watered down versions in suits through to silk ties.
How to Succeed As an Independent Fashion Retailer [Business:Retail] A key to success as an independent (Indies) fashion retailer is interdependency. Equally important, maintaining a strategic focuses and develops a set of business principles that are foundational. This will help you, particularly during economic downturn, which always seems to hit the fashion industry first and foremost.
The Chronicles of a Famous Sartorial Industry 1818 to 1858 [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] When you’re involved in the fashion industry, like we are, it’s wise to learn as much about the evolution of styles and progress of fashion, because some one may ask you an awkward question. Savile row is a good place to start researching. As you will witness it has been the leading edge for innovations and fine tailoring for centuries.
Fashion Articles by Trial and Error [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Every week I sit for hours in front of a computer grappling with poor literary skills while writing product reviews on men’s fashion accessories. I’m a complete novice as you will witness, never aspired to be a writer, but I can’t afford to hire ghost writers to produce quality content for my online shopping service.
Autumn Leaves For Fashion by August She is Mine [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Mid July and there is, for the first time a sense of seasonal change in evening air. Certain leaves are beginning to turn fresh inspiration for fashion designers. But don’t think doom and gloom, conversely its cause for celebration, when the autumn leaves start falling, new fashions will be blooming.
A Dandy Outfit For Gentlemen [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A gentleman as defined by principles. Do not clothes define principles in a man of gentle nature? However, your class will often govern, because you wish to announce, you’re either subversive, or not and the world should know that.
Fashion, a Culmination of Past, Present and Future [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Fashion, is a culmination of the past, present and future, drawing inspiration from archives, a designer puts pen to paper creating styles for future prosperity. A bit like life, we live out the past while planning for the future. So to illustrate factually, we have compiled a tidy collection of brief informative product reviews for you to browse at leisure.
Natures Abundant Inspiration in Clothing Design [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time so say artists and designers. Keep one eye on English weather for it too can change at any time. It, nature has been the subject matter of many period artists the world over, through to the famous Bloomsbury Group of London; even in modern times, fashion designers draw from archived or active inspiration from nature.
Some Brief Product Reviews – Mens Jewelery, Cuff Links And Very Special Pendants [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] The future for men’s jewelery expansion looks brighter and brighter, no longer restricted to lapel badges and silk ties alone. Many designer brands are responding to increasing demand for diversity in clothing accessories for men, there is a move out of the generic flavor, at last.
The Spice of Life in Fashion [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The spices of life are more to some and less to others. Contrary to a captain with no hull beneath his deck, but a good steady wind and a pair of Denim flares more befitting a weather worn sailor feeling his years, to the Far East in search of spices. Time and tide won’t let a sailor sleep.
The Gradual Migration of Australian Fashion [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Aussie Rules is the proud name given to its self Styled football game (A combination of Gaelic football and rugby league), simply called “Australian Rules Foot-ball”, or as commonly phrased “off to the footy love” it is gaining international popularity concurrent with Australian budding fashion designers. The name of the game is play by the rules, or you will have to front the tribunal and if found guilty of fowl play, miss a few games. Thanks to its long-standing multi=cultural heritage, Australian designers can draw from Western, Polynesian, Asian and Aboriginal influences; the net result is Aussie …
Spring Forward, Fall Back, Fast Forward For Fashion [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Fashion is a fast forward industry, but continually falls back on archives to draw new inspiration from old styles. It’s as repetitious as the 1-2-3-4 beat of rock and roll including the back beat.
Fashion Accessories – The Ideal Gifts For Fathers Day [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Father’s day is fast approaching and you’ll be contemplating what to buy. Tradition plays a major role in honour of the Father. For many decades the most popular gift for him has been the silk tie. More recently cufflinks have been competing for the top spot.
Scientific Intervention – The Progress Of Fashion Through The Ages [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Many clothing styles and fashion accessories worn on a day to day basis are often products of an accident or created purely for functional uses. It has taken many decades to achieve “Designer label” status. No Catwalks were apparent, models, or fashion media in the early days of fashion/style creation.
The Mark Of A Great Fashion Designer [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In every industry, from factories to fashion, there are those who lead, those who follow and manage. Some are guided by the compass and others work by the clock, managers and leaders, they share the same space but their motivation and priorities are worlds apart.
The Designer Silk Tie Proliferation Of The World – Lesser, Cufflinks [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Like no other fashion accessory, the silk tie has crossed continents and cultures and sustained countless fashion cycles to become the epitome of male self expression. It forms the backbone of the modern day silk route as more than 100,000,000 ties are sold in the USA per annum, alone.
Denim Jeans, Their Progress Through Fashion – Still Making History [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Denim jeans and attire have been associated with heavy industry to high fashion and become one of the most versatile and enduring clothing styles in fashion history. Hollywood stars like Katherine Hepburn aided denim’s progress through fashion in the 70′s. And now Savile Row tailors champion its continuing success, as they cut denim suits for some of the most famous names in the world. But what of its origins, Denim and Jeans have travelled the world.
Classic Clothing Styles That Are Always In Fashion [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you ever considered how the dark business suit, the trench coat, school tie, sporting tie, gabardine, and tweed evolved. Plus the commercialisation of madder print, then you may be quite surprised to find that they all originated in England and have become the hallmark of classicism. They have been included in designer brands collections year after year. I hear the Converse All Star is back in fashion, this did not originate in England, but it’s just a good example highlighting the difference between what is fashionable (short term) and what is style (long term).
Suits And Silk Ties The English Way [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] CMT is an abbreviation for, “cut, made and trimmed”, which was used often as described in a clothing industry that once flourished across England. Commonly known as the rag trade, it has suffered many low blows over the past couple of decades, but never gone down for the count. But this is specific to mass production. On the other hand the bespoke industry and CMT are the gathering storm, soon to challenge the conveyor belts on many fronts.
Cufflinks That Cause A little Commotion [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Let’s face the facts; if you’re looking for something different in men’s fashion accessories, you have to look long and hard. Even the retailers are commenting on the generic nature of many brands. And the press are having a field day, there’s a lot to write about, but it doesn’t make it any easier for the customer
Architectural Elements in Cufflink Design Add Refinement And Stability [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] And what are the key elements of good design, Form, Function, Build ability, Economics and longevity. Contained with in these elements is mathematical correctness. We respond to the greater environment in relation to our own human scale. Architects still use them today, a gift from the ancient Greek and Roman architects; The Golden Rules.
A Cold Kick Start For Budding Fashion Designers [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It’s not easy for budding fashion designers to get a good start from the blocks. With so much talent around you have to run many laps, jump hurdles and take the odd tumble, hitting the finish line. Then you have to start the race all over again, every season. And just as you’ve made a little head way, someone wants to conscript your inspiration.
A Critical View of Fashion Accessories For Men [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Fashion critiques are often informative and short enough to scan while you’re at the breakfast table, or waiting for the train. Aimed at those who are on the move, they reveal just enough information to prompt further investigation. A recommendation is worth more than a thousand flashy advertisements. Our prime motivation in writing is to promote budding fashion designers. To this end we employed modern PR tactics.
Cufflinks Inspired By Hot Rod Hubcaps [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Souped up car, hot rod and dragster enthusiasts, if you’ve ever been impressed by the infinite array of fancy Mag wheels and hubcaps from the 50′s, 60′s and seventies, then you’d be equally impressed with a collection of metal cufflinks by designer brand Lbb London. They bare distinct similarities. Who knows where the designers’ inspiration came from; I guess it’s open for interpretation. But the resemblance to hub caps is certainly there in these miniature fashion accessories.
Lumberjack Checks And Floral, Spring To Life – Fashion Accessories For Men [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Spring fashion for men is alive with lumberjack checks and dainty floral, masculinity and femininity vying for top spot, we know who will win. This seasons floral patterns are reminiscent of the 70′s, and checks, well if you think lumberjack checks originated in America, sorry to spoil the party, but their roots can easily be traced back to the Scottish tartan. Why don’t Scott’s wear anything under their Kilts?
The Art of Science in Fashion and Textile Design [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Science plays a major role in design development of fashion clothing and accessories, just a glimpse into the past will confirm enough to be true. It’s not a jumbled business of cloth and colours loosely thrown together, rather, a well organised industry driven by the sciences, from market research to weaving, printing, dyeing, pattern making, branding and labelling; scientific intervention supports artist’s continuum.
Critiques – Fashion Accessories with Historic Interludes [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] “Contemporary fashion in its purest form” Based in Brighton, once upon a time the holiday capitol of England. Perhaps the pier lights in the harbour gave him early inspiration; I guess very thing is open to interpretation.
Fashion Accessories, Facts And Forecasts [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Another Christmas comes and goes, all the painful preparations gone in a flurry of excitement. And next year much the same again. The good news it gets easier more enjoyable and more economical, but only if you take advantage of the convenient services on offer online.
London Fashion Fusion Under Grey Sulky Skies [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There is never a dull moment beneath the grey sulky skies of London. As autumn reins, fashion designer’s order books for spring summer 2008 are already closed. In January, the heart of winter fashion designer order books will be open for autumn winter 2008, cycle after cycle. No matter the weather, behind closed doors creative minds are hard at work to stay seasons ahead of demand.
Piracy on The High Streets – Skull and Cross Bone Cufflinks [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Skull and Cross Bones, the symbol of piracy on the high seas: this one–a real treasure and Veritas has produced the best rendition of a very popular style. No less than 32 Swarovski Crystals a piece, adorn these little gems. Want more, a Vivienne Westwood rendition is on its way as sure as spring and summer are
On, Off Savile Row, A Tailor’s Story [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you live in the London square mile, care about the way you look and can afford to spend a few thousand quid on clothing? Then a visit to 32 Elder Street Spitalfield would be time and effort well invested. Why Spitalfield? It’s the headquarters of Timothy Everest Bespoke, an expert Savile Row Tailor, off Savile Row.
Jon Snow’s Favourite Silk Ties [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Channel 4 anchor man Jon Snow has gained a reputation for his impeccable taste for designer ties and his favourite designer Victoria Richards hones her creativity on the back of his loyal custom. Having perfected print techniques Victoria has been working closely with Britain’s longest established silk weavers to develop a range of richly textured woven silks.
Designer Wallets, The Best Of British (Plus) [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Christmas looms ever closer, what to buy him keeps plaguing your mind. You bombarded with adds and catalogues spill through your letter box. There are not enough hours in the day for a busy housewife who also has to work 9 to 5 and the thought of traipsing through malls and down high streets with the kids in tow does not conjure any kind of motivation.
Men’s Contemporary Fashion Accessories – Silk Ties and Cufflinks [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There are some real treasures waiting to be discovered out there, men’s fashion accessories, silk ties, cufflinks, watches, belts, brooches, gadgets, but you have to look hard and dig deep to find them and shuffle through all the flotsam that blurs your vision. If you’re simply browsing, then, all you’ll end up with is something mediocre, don’t waste your time, energy and money, do your research and get the most out of your dollar spent. Search and save.
Birmingham’s Famous Jewellery Quarter – Lbb London Designer Cufflinks [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter is an historic industrial area of international importance located immediately to the north and north-west of Chamberlain Square in the centre of Birmingham. The area is notable for its dense mix of converted houses, factories and ancillary buildings dating from the late 18th century to the present day and largely associated with the production of jewellery and small metal wares…
Designer Silk Ties and Their Creators – Obtuse Critiques [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Here you will find a series of brief critiques about fashion designers and their designer tie creations. There are those who have haven risen to prominence, others emerging and those who have fallen from grace.
From Tiffany to Veritas – The Truth in Cufflinks [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Jewellers like Cartier and Tiffany crafted work of art cufflinks in mother of pearl, crystal; precious stones…These famous fashion names establish cufflinks as the essential accessory for men.
Lbb London – The Precision Designer Cufflink [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Based in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, The London Badge & Button Company has over 30 years experience in the design and development of fine cufflinks, buttons and men’s accessories and are the manufacturers behind many of the UK’s leading stores and fashion house collections.
The Cufflink Manufacturing Revolution – USA, the 60′s [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Swank Inc a popular designer and manufacturer of men’s cufflinks were incorporated on April 17, 1936. When Cufflinks peaked in the 1960′s they were making 12 million a year.
A Silk Tie For All Seasons [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] And as autumn approaches fashion completes another seasonal cycle. And we wait in great anticipation for new styles freshly watered down from the catwalks. New designers emerge while others blend in with the back ground.
The Classic English Madder Silk Tie [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The English madder silk tie is recognised worldwide as an icon of British style. It’s a home grown classic with a proud heritage and a distinct provenance.
The Elusive Handmade Cuff Links [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] As a buyer for an online shop selling men’s luxury fashion accessories, including cuff links, I have to adhere to customer demands and source products accordingly. If you don’t to your customers they won’t buy. And so begins an arduous task.
Make My Tweed Jacket a Harris Tweed Jacket [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The Harris Tweed Jacket is recognised worldwide as an icon of British style. It’s a home grown classic with a proud heritage and a distinct provenance. Since its founding in England in the nineteenth century, Harris Tweed has been synonymous with quality – as defined by the endurance, classicism and functionality that characterised its history.
The Designer Tie And The Bolo Tie [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Had it not been for the loss of a hat in the wind and a quick thinking Arizonian, the style would never have come to fruition?
Katherine Hepburn’s Tailor Made Blue Denim Jeans [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In 1971 Katherine took the extraordinary step of ordering tailor made blue denim jeans from her late lover’s Savile Row tailor.
Designer Cufflinks, Uniquely Different From The Rest by Simon Carter [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Simon Carter is considered one of Britain’s premier men’s fashion accessories designers. He holds his position steady in an increasingly competitive market, which was, until recently, under supplied. Things have certainly changed, now us chaps are getting the choice and variety we demand, new, exciting and refreshing cufflink designs that we actually want to wear.
The Simon Carter Designer Wallet [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Men’s have recently been elevated to “fashion accessory” status, originally created to perform a specific function, to carry paper money; we’ve just given it a much needed face lift.
Style is Constant-Fashion Fluctuates [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Try to chart the course of fashion and you’ll need more than a sexton, compass and telescope, to navigate to its beginning. The rise and fall of fashion is like waves in a storm filled ocean. However, charting the course of style is much easier, it has a known beginning
A Good Leather Belt [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] “The rule of thumb” This much used phrase originated in Ireland. A husband could lawfully beat his wife with a stick providing it was no wider or thicker than his thumb. Leather belts were also used to deliver beatings.
The Old School Tie Is Back In Fashion Again [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It’s well documented that in 1880, the rowing club at Oxford University’s Exeter College, invented the first school tie. After an emotional win over their rivals, they celebrated by removing their ribbon hat bands
Savile Row Prepares For The Next Two Hundred Years [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Savile row has survived as the number one tailoring precinct for two hundred years precisely because it has changed with the times and it continues to do so unchallenged.
Ian Flaherty Designer Cufflinks [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Ian Flaherty designs and manufactures men’s cufflinks in his workshop in London ready for export nationally and internationally.
Brighton Printing – YouTube – everymothersson’s Channel
Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
Red-Inc Limited – Brighton And Hove – - Wired Sussex
We facilitate the supply of everything for your office from pens and paper to bespoke printing and IT consumables. We have specialist individuals in each department that also includes corporate gifts and furniture …
Velvet Furniture Brighton, Midnight Velvet Furniture, Velvet …
… Blackout ★, ★ Carpets ★, ★ Drawers ★, ★ Printing ★, ★ Shirts ★, ★ Account ★, ★ Decorative ★, ★ Velvet fabric Furniture ★, ★ Velour ★, ★ Reviews ★, ★ Brings ★, ★ Disintegration ★, ★ vixen Velvet Furniture ★ …
Chasing Down Emma: Reception Aesthetics: 1868
… precis of that address for the Brighton Observer, from whence it was plucked for use as Number 7 in a series of pamphlets entitled “Extemporaneous Speaking”, published by one E. Lewis at the Electric Printing Works in Brighton. …
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[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The colours of designers work inspired a young boy in childhood dreams, across the treeless plain, the desert sands with family and possessions, wrenched from the arms of beloved friends, cast nightmarishly into a strange land, a strange town, where men wore Bermuda shorts, knee high socks, short sleeved white shirts with crisp collars. Striped ties, Trilby hats and brief cases anchored to hands; Standard dress requirements, up and down the Terrace they marched on and off the production line, in searing heat, in cold wind and rain, in dark and light, morning, noon and night.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Approaching Bell’s Studio, a converted garage in Hackney, East London, I reaffirmed the concept that catapulted me into an unfamiliar industry and foreign town. The closest I’d come to the doorsteps of Cockney streets and towns was sitting in front of the telly late at night and past midnight to early morning watching the old pinewood studio movies starring Alex Guinness. Titles like “The Lavender Hill Mob”, “The Man in the White Suit”, and Television Series “Minder” epitomised these characters of London.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] It’s a common complaint; women find it difficult sourcing suitable gifts for their husbands, boyfriends or male family members. You can go down the road of gadgets, gizmos and novelties, but sooner or later the novelty wears off and these items will end up in the next garage sale, and that’s a disappointment all around, and quite honestly a total waste of time, effort and resources.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Collectible-Jewelry] New styles of cufflinks and seasonal ties start hitting the streets around this time of the year as we head into serious autumn, so a few reviews and recommendations won’t go astray. We’ve noted some of our favourite brands and their contributions to celebrate autumn and approaching winter.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In 1965 my parents drove me to Benalla train station and pinned a name tag on my jacket lapel with travel instructions to guide me safely to summer holiday camp in Angle Sea, a camp established for migrant children. That was me, a migrant child…
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Finally I was navigating across the English countryside heading South East to the M3 interchange, then onto the M25 which paved the way off the downs and onto the grassy lowlands of Kent the garden County of England. Back onto the byways I would be able to release the tension of my hands wrapped around the steering wheel, far removed from the madding Lorries
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] On a life long excursion beginning at eleven, a chance meeting with an inquiring sheep farmer would change the direction of two young endearing business partners. My friend Victor and I were in the process of removing another copper cistern ball from a sheep trough, when caught in the act by the owner.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Typically designers draw heavily from historic archives to give their design concepts substance. This becomes the inspiration for style progression and then captured in contemporary frameworks in all eras.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It’s reassuring to know that Bespoke still survives in our age of mass production. But let’s not put aside the values attributed to producing in mass, the quality is evident and prices affordable, but there is something very appealing about knowing that some one is applying a personal hand to the product, individual attention.
[Business:Sales] I began a career in sales at age eleven. Upon many years reflection I had learned unknowingly the key principles of selling before the age of twelve, and, spent the rest of my life perfecting a principle based approach to sales free from any scripted techniques.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A new range of diffusion cufflinks to suit new evolving demands is filtering through to a few boutiques and department stores the world over. Their sincerity and sturdy construction are welcomed by a saturated market.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Developing a fashionable style takes a quantum of research in life and constant observation of ever changing environments, as the evolution of style and the progress of fashion continue its cycles. To the end it is a culmination of the past and present that takes fashion forward.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In the middle of an autumn afternoon the ocean beneath your feet washes away the sand. The warm sun beats on the back of your neck; Sunset over the ocean, sunset overland. The rocks turn purple and sky pink to the horizon.
[Business:Strategic-Planning] Designing is a conclusion of ideas, a realization, a time to put pen to paper or ask your bank manager for a loan. The most difficult thing for a creative thinker is administering ideas and managing processes, the two ways of thinking are poles apart.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] As the resurgent popularity of cufflinks enters its third decade of growth we see a return to demand for traditional handmade quality and precious metals and stones. This is supported by a handsome range of mass produced cufflinks. So there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.
[Business:International-Business] Look at China as a long term opportunity and you’ll join the band wagon for the future. It’s not all trash that comes of the production lines. Remember in the 60′s it was Japan in the same focus, now we rush out to buy the new cars because the quality and value are unrivaled.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In a fashion world of more, faster, now, and copycat competition; a handful of online retailers follow a different pathway to succeed as, designer, marketer and collaborator. The way forward is not to compete for customers, but to cooperate with them.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Take a journey “out of dark through fire and into light”, with colours, black, orange and gold, and you have the origins of the business tie, which date back to 1860 Oxford University and the creation of the first school tie, and, since adopted as the most conventional of all business tie styles, stripes, stripes, stripes. You exchanged the school blazer for the business suit, the tattered old school satchel for leather brief case, the tie stays pretty much the same, just a different brand, different colors, but most likely striped.
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] I was privileged enough to recently attend a brief introduction to Paul Smiths forthcoming attractions hosted by one of his Australian representatives. The whole experience was naturally inspirational, and encouraging in so much as his favourite phrase “inspiration can come from anywhere” had been incorporated in my own collective of philosophical rimes for many years. This was gratifying for me and I felt immediately in tune with his design ideals. Listening to the talk was easy because I understood fashion as a culmination of past, present and future.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The 70′s gave birth to a style that has endured more than 3 decades and introduced 2 new generations to its clothing, music and attitude. Punk was not just a whimsical stab at fashion creation; it was a revolution and encapsulated a complete era lifestyle, the music, the clothing, dance, language.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Don’t be fooled by the scripted compliments given by sales staff, make your own judgement. Their persuasive nature will lead you to illusions. The correct fit will be evident as the jacket is pulled over your shoulders.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Prince or proper; a gentleman as defined by principles. So we take a look at finely crafted shirts with perfectly formed collars that will hold your tie in position all the days long, befitting a gentleman.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Cufflinks have emerged not only as affordable fashion accessories conveying your own personal style, but also as great gift items for almost all occasions, for men as well as ladies. A glance into the past is foundational to creating styles for the future.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] What came first – the chicken or the egg? Fashion is the second creation, style is the first. Fashion is born out of style, as individuals we create our own style each time we go to the wardrobe and put a collection of clothes together.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The key is balancing color pattern and texture, while maintaining a sense of conservatism; this is the art of design. But like all industries it is lost without the intervention of science, being the formation of concepts and, the dying, weaving and manufacturing processes.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Recently I was kindly invited to comment on the future of cufflink styles in a five year forecast. It’s like trying to predict the weather. However, I gave sincere opinions and was pleasantly surprised to learn that my comments are published as part of an exceptionally well written article by author Ms Manmeet Dawar, Content Coordinator for Fibre2 Fashion.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] New trends and styles for men’s clothing and accessories are often influenced and preceded by women’s fashion. If florals are on the cards for spring 2009 then similarly you’ll see watered down versions in suits through to silk ties.
[Business:Retail] A key to success as an independent (Indies) fashion retailer is interdependency. Equally important, maintaining a strategic focuses and develops a set of business principles that are foundational. This will help you, particularly during economic downturn, which always seems to hit the fashion industry first and foremost.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] When you’re involved in the fashion industry, like we are, it’s wise to learn as much about the evolution of styles and progress of fashion, because some one may ask you an awkward question. Savile row is a good place to start researching. As you will witness it has been the leading edge for innovations and fine tailoring for centuries.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Every week I sit for hours in front of a computer grappling with poor literary skills while writing product reviews on men’s fashion accessories. I’m a complete novice as you will witness, never aspired to be a writer, but I can’t afford to hire ghost writers to produce quality content for my online shopping service.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Mid July and there is, for the first time a sense of seasonal change in evening air. Certain leaves are beginning to turn fresh inspiration for fashion designers. But don’t think doom and gloom, conversely its cause for celebration, when the autumn leaves start falling, new fashions will be blooming.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A gentleman as defined by principles. Do not clothes define principles in a man of gentle nature? However, your class will often govern, because you wish to announce, you’re either subversive, or not and the world should know that.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Fashion, is a culmination of the past, present and future, drawing inspiration from archives, a designer puts pen to paper creating styles for future prosperity. A bit like life, we live out the past while planning for the future. So to illustrate factually, we have compiled a tidy collection of brief informative product reviews for you to browse at leisure.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time so say artists and designers. Keep one eye on English weather for it too can change at any time. It, nature has been the subject matter of many period artists the world over, through to the famous Bloomsbury Group of London; even in modern times, fashion designers draw from archived or active inspiration from nature.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] The future for men’s jewelery expansion looks brighter and brighter, no longer restricted to lapel badges and silk ties alone. Many designer brands are responding to increasing demand for diversity in clothing accessories for men, there is a move out of the generic flavor, at last.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The spices of life are more to some and less to others. Contrary to a captain with no hull beneath his deck, but a good steady wind and a pair of Denim flares more befitting a weather worn sailor feeling his years, to the Far East in search of spices. Time and tide won’t let a sailor sleep.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Aussie Rules is the proud name given to its self Styled football game (A combination of Gaelic football and rugby league), simply called “Australian Rules Foot-ball”, or as commonly phrased “off to the footy love” it is gaining international popularity concurrent with Australian budding fashion designers. The name of the game is play by the rules, or you will have to front the tribunal and if found guilty of fowl play, miss a few games. Thanks to its long-standing multi=cultural heritage, Australian designers can draw from Western, Polynesian, Asian and Aboriginal influences; the net result is Aussie …
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Fashion is a fast forward industry, but continually falls back on archives to draw new inspiration from old styles. It’s as repetitious as the 1-2-3-4 beat of rock and roll including the back beat.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Spitalfield; Perhaps it’s not the most attractive name for a London suburb. But its early music halls propelled Charlie Chaplin to international stardom.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Father’s day is fast approaching and you’ll be contemplating what to buy. Tradition plays a major role in honour of the Father. For many decades the most popular gift for him has been the silk tie. More recently cufflinks have been competing for the top spot.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Many clothing styles and fashion accessories worn on a day to day basis are often products of an accident or created purely for functional uses. It has taken many decades to achieve “Designer label” status. No Catwalks were apparent, models, or fashion media in the early days of fashion/style creation.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In every industry, from factories to fashion, there are those who lead, those who follow and manage. Some are guided by the compass and others work by the clock, managers and leaders, they share the same space but their motivation and priorities are worlds apart.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Like no other fashion accessory, the silk tie has crossed continents and cultures and sustained countless fashion cycles to become the epitome of male self expression. It forms the backbone of the modern day silk route as more than 100,000,000 ties are sold in the USA per annum, alone.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Denim jeans and attire have been associated with heavy industry to high fashion and become one of the most versatile and enduring clothing styles in fashion history. Hollywood stars like Katherine Hepburn aided denim’s progress through fashion in the 70′s. And now Savile Row tailors champion its continuing success, as they cut denim suits for some of the most famous names in the world. But what of its origins, Denim and Jeans have travelled the world.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you ever considered how the dark business suit, the trench coat, school tie, sporting tie, gabardine, and tweed evolved. Plus the commercialisation of madder print, then you may be quite surprised to find that they all originated in England and have become the hallmark of classicism. They have been included in designer brands collections year after year. I hear the Converse All Star is back in fashion, this did not originate in England, but it’s just a good example highlighting the difference between what is fashionable (short term) and what is style (long term).
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] CMT is an abbreviation for, “cut, made and trimmed”, which was used often as described in a clothing industry that once flourished across England. Commonly known as the rag trade, it has suffered many low blows over the past couple of decades, but never gone down for the count. But this is specific to mass production. On the other hand the bespoke industry and CMT are the gathering storm, soon to challenge the conveyor belts on many fronts.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Let’s face the facts; if you’re looking for something different in men’s fashion accessories, you have to look long and hard. Even the retailers are commenting on the generic nature of many brands. And the press are having a field day, there’s a lot to write about, but it doesn’t make it any easier for the customer
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] And what are the key elements of good design, Form, Function, Build ability, Economics and longevity. Contained with in these elements is mathematical correctness. We respond to the greater environment in relation to our own human scale. Architects still use them today, a gift from the ancient Greek and Roman architects; The Golden Rules.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It’s not easy for budding fashion designers to get a good start from the blocks. With so much talent around you have to run many laps, jump hurdles and take the odd tumble, hitting the finish line. Then you have to start the race all over again, every season. And just as you’ve made a little head way, someone wants to conscript your inspiration.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Fashion critiques are often informative and short enough to scan while you’re at the breakfast table, or waiting for the train. Aimed at those who are on the move, they reveal just enough information to prompt further investigation. A recommendation is worth more than a thousand flashy advertisements. Our prime motivation in writing is to promote budding fashion designers. To this end we employed modern PR tactics.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Souped up car, hot rod and dragster enthusiasts, if you’ve ever been impressed by the infinite array of fancy Mag wheels and hubcaps from the 50′s, 60′s and seventies, then you’d be equally impressed with a collection of metal cufflinks by designer brand Lbb London. They bare distinct similarities. Who knows where the designers’ inspiration came from; I guess it’s open for interpretation. But the resemblance to hub caps is certainly there in these miniature fashion accessories.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Spring fashion for men is alive with lumberjack checks and dainty floral, masculinity and femininity vying for top spot, we know who will win. This seasons floral patterns are reminiscent of the 70′s, and checks, well if you think lumberjack checks originated in America, sorry to spoil the party, but their roots can easily be traced back to the Scottish tartan. Why don’t Scott’s wear anything under their Kilts?
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Science plays a major role in design development of fashion clothing and accessories, just a glimpse into the past will confirm enough to be true. It’s not a jumbled business of cloth and colours loosely thrown together, rather, a well organised industry driven by the sciences, from market research to weaving, printing, dyeing, pattern making, branding and labelling; scientific intervention supports artist’s continuum.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] “Contemporary fashion in its purest form” Based in Brighton, once upon a time the holiday capitol of England. Perhaps the pier lights in the harbour gave him early inspiration; I guess very thing is open to interpretation.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Another Christmas comes and goes, all the painful preparations gone in a flurry of excitement. And next year much the same again. The good news it gets easier more enjoyable and more economical, but only if you take advantage of the convenient services on offer online.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There is never a dull moment beneath the grey sulky skies of London. As autumn reins, fashion designer’s order books for spring summer 2008 are already closed. In January, the heart of winter fashion designer order books will be open for autumn winter 2008, cycle after cycle. No matter the weather, behind closed doors creative minds are hard at work to stay seasons ahead of demand.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Skull and Cross Bones, the symbol of piracy on the high seas: this one–a real treasure and Veritas has produced the best rendition of a very popular style. No less than 32 Swarovski Crystals a piece, adorn these little gems. Want more, a Vivienne Westwood rendition is on its way as sure as spring and summer are
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you live in the London square mile, care about the way you look and can afford to spend a few thousand quid on clothing? Then a visit to 32 Elder Street Spitalfield would be time and effort well invested. Why Spitalfield? It’s the headquarters of Timothy Everest Bespoke, an expert Savile Row Tailor, off Savile Row.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Channel 4 anchor man Jon Snow has gained a reputation for his impeccable taste for designer ties and his favourite designer Victoria Richards hones her creativity on the back of his loyal custom. Having perfected print techniques Victoria has been working closely with Britain’s longest established silk weavers to develop a range of richly textured woven silks.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Christmas looms ever closer, what to buy him keeps plaguing your mind. You bombarded with adds and catalogues spill through your letter box. There are not enough hours in the day for a busy housewife who also has to work 9 to 5 and the thought of traipsing through malls and down high streets with the kids in tow does not conjure any kind of motivation.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There are some real treasures waiting to be discovered out there, men’s fashion accessories, silk ties, cufflinks, watches, belts, brooches, gadgets, but you have to look hard and dig deep to find them and shuffle through all the flotsam that blurs your vision. If you’re simply browsing, then, all you’ll end up with is something mediocre, don’t waste your time, energy and money, do your research and get the most out of your dollar spent. Search and save.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter is an historic industrial area of international importance located immediately to the north and north-west of Chamberlain Square in the centre of Birmingham. The area is notable for its dense mix of converted houses, factories and ancillary buildings dating from the late 18th century to the present day and largely associated with the production of jewellery and small metal wares…
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Here you will find a series of brief critiques about fashion designers and their designer tie creations. There are those who have haven risen to prominence, others emerging and those who have fallen from grace.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Jewellers like Cartier and Tiffany crafted work of art cufflinks in mother of pearl, crystal; precious stones…These famous fashion names establish cufflinks as the essential accessory for men.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Based in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, The London Badge & Button Company has over 30 years experience in the design and development of fine cufflinks, buttons and men’s accessories and are the manufacturers behind many of the UK’s leading stores and fashion house collections.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Swank Inc a popular designer and manufacturer of men’s cufflinks were incorporated on April 17, 1936. When Cufflinks peaked in the 1960′s they were making 12 million a year.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] And as autumn approaches fashion completes another seasonal cycle. And we wait in great anticipation for new styles freshly watered down from the catwalks. New designers emerge while others blend in with the back ground.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The English madder silk tie is recognised worldwide as an icon of British style. It’s a home grown classic with a proud heritage and a distinct provenance.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] As a buyer for an online shop selling men’s luxury fashion accessories, including cuff links, I have to adhere to customer demands and source products accordingly. If you don’t to your customers they won’t buy. And so begins an arduous task.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The Harris Tweed Jacket is recognised worldwide as an icon of British style. It’s a home grown classic with a proud heritage and a distinct provenance. Since its founding in England in the nineteenth century, Harris Tweed has been synonymous with quality – as defined by the endurance, classicism and functionality that characterised its history.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] As a stylist Vivienne Westwood has remained peerless for decades. From co-founder of the punk style to DBE
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Had it not been for the loss of a hat in the wind and a quick thinking Arizonian, the style would never have come to fruition?
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In 1971 Katherine took the extraordinary step of ordering tailor made blue denim jeans from her late lover’s Savile Row tailor.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Simon Carter is considered one of Britain’s premier men’s fashion accessories designers. He holds his position steady in an increasingly competitive market, which was, until recently, under supplied. Things have certainly changed, now us chaps are getting the choice and variety we demand, new, exciting and refreshing cufflink designs that we actually want to wear.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Men’s have recently been elevated to “fashion accessory” status, originally created to perform a specific function, to carry paper money; we’ve just given it a much needed face lift.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Try to chart the course of fashion and you’ll need more than a sexton, compass and telescope, to navigate to its beginning. The rise and fall of fashion is like waves in a storm filled ocean. However, charting the course of style is much easier, it has a known beginning
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] “The rule of thumb” This much used phrase originated in Ireland. A husband could lawfully beat his wife with a stick providing it was no wider or thicker than his thumb. Leather belts were also used to deliver beatings.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It’s well documented that in 1880, the rowing club at Oxford University’s Exeter College, invented the first school tie. After an emotional win over their rivals, they celebrated by removing their ribbon hat bands
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Savile row has survived as the number one tailoring precinct for two hundred years precisely because it has changed with the times and it continues to do so unchallenged.
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Ian Flaherty designs and manufactures men’s cufflinks in his workshop in London ready for export nationally and internationally.
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