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Iconic fashion – The Polo Shirt
What do you consider to be the most iconic item of fashion in a man’s wardrobe? You may go for a classic pair of Levi’s, a tuxedo, maybe a Harrington jacket if you have an Mod in your life, but for me, the most iconic piece in a man’s wardrobe has to be the ageless, timeless polo shirt. Most credit the modern polo design as being the brainchild of tennis legend (and, let’s be honest, clothing legend) Rene Lacoste. He designed the polo shirt with sport in mind, short sleeved, breathable pique cotton, and slightly longer at the back so that it could be tucked in, stopping the shirt from…
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Deluxe Dinner Suits from F&F Clothing
As I mentioned in a previous post, I was nominated for best blogger award at the inaugural Birmingham Awards which took place last Friday at the Warwickshire Cricket Ground. I was dressed in a beautiful gown from Kaliko (which you can read about here.) My husband Pete, who was my plus one on the night was in a wonderful formal dinner suit that was sent for the occasion by those wonderful people at F&F Clothing. Pete is quite adventurous when it comes to clothing, he will experiment with different colours and take chances on new styles. He has worn a dinner suit on a number of occasions ranging from weddings,…
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Great Gift ideas for your Husband’s Birthday
Your husband’s birthday is coming up very soon, but you still have no ideas of what to buy him this year? It’s a common dilemma, so here are some ideas to consider! A New Wallet What better gift for your husband than a new place to store his cash and cards? If his old one is starting to fall apart after years of rough usage and being hurriedly stuffed into pockets, it’s probably about time for an upgrade anyway! It’s the kind of gift you can’t go far wrong with because you know they’ll use it. It is easy to make a wallet a little more special and memorable. You…
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Clarks Originals – still a style classic
When it comes to a shoe that is also a design classic, you would have to look a long way to beat the Clarks Desert boots. This year, the iconic boot is celebrating 65 years since the first pair went on sale, and they are looking as good as ever. This is the shoe (ok boot) that was beloved of the Mods, the Rudeboys, and claims to be the world’s most traveled boot. It can never be anything but the height of cool. In celebration of this most iconic of footwear, I was asked if my better half would be interested in reviewing a pair of Desert Boots from the…
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Popular Shoe Styles and their Country of Origin
From sneakers and sandals to pumps and flats there are a variety of shoe styles for women to choose between. Some are more casual than others while some are for specific activities like running or playing sports. Each individual style originated from a different place and has its own story, as seen in an interesting infographic . At Fashion Compassion, origin stories for brands are featured regularly, but this will touch upon the origin of specific popular shoe styles instead of individual brands. Mary Janes – US These semi-formal shoes were originally created in the US by the Brown Shoe Company around 1904. The shoe usually features a black flat…
