THE TRENCH-COAT
« The history of the trench-coat begins during the war. Its appearance in movies will make it an iconic garment. »
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PRINCE OF WALES CHECK
« Discover our article on the Prince of Wales pattern. Formed by two superimposed patterns, it was popularized by the Prince of Wales, Edward VII. »
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SUBMARINER SWEATERS
« Discover our article on submariner sweaters, comfortables, thick, durable, they became the symbole of british submariners. »
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THE SOLARO FABRIC
« The Solaro origins, the parfect fabric to protect oneself from the sun, invented in the early XXth century by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. »
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STRAP LOAFERS
« Originally informal, the loafers are annoblized by Aldo Gucci by the addition of a golden horsebit, the strap loafer is born. »
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BLAZERS
« Discover our article on the origins of the blazer. From the sports jacket of the rowers to the symbol of the teddy boys and mods of the 60s. »
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COLLAR SHIRTS
« The history of shirt collars begins in the 15th century. Decorated or simple, short or long, their evolution is numerous. »
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THE STRIPES
« Discover our article on stripes and their meaning. Their evolution through time followed the one of men garments. »
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HEMS AND TURN-UPS
« Discover our article on hems ands turn-ups. What used to be a technical correction is now a matter of taste and discussion. »
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HEELS
« Originally utilitarian for riding, shoe heels became an element of style. First they were marking wealth and later became a symbol of virility. »
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THE BELTS
« Discover our article on belts for men, from its military or ornemental roots to maintaining trousers in ready-to-wear. »
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KNIT TIE
« Discover our article on the history of the knitted tie. Appeared in the early twentieth century, it will see many variations over the decades. »
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FRESCO
« Discover our article on the origins of fresco, a woolen yarn turned several times on itself forming a breathable fabric perfect for summer. »
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TWILL
« Discover our article on twill weave, a frequent weave of men's wardrobe characterised by a diagonal pattern. »
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POLO COAT
« The polo coat is one of the many borrowings of the male wardrobe to the equestrian sport. It will be popularised from the 20s. »
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THE TWEED
« Discover our article on the origins of tweed. Named after a river, tweed has developed new uses over the years. »
