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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JEAN-PIERRE MELVILLE
« Jean-Pierre Melville's style is that of his characters. Tortured and silent loners, with a refined style of dress. You will desire a trench afterwards. »
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TISSOT, PASSION FOR FABRICS
« James Tissot often appears as a fashion and elegance painter. Active during the 19th century, he painted the bourgeoisie and the aristocracy during the French Second Empire. »
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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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ENDGAME, SAMUEL BECKETT
« Discover our article on Samuel Beckett's play: "Fin de partie" or Endgame. Created in 1957, it is Beckett's second play to be performed. »
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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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ANTOINE DOINEL : LÉAUD BY TRUFFAUT
« Discover our article on the Antoine Doinel saga: Léaud by Truffaut. Growing up, falling in love, getting married and divorce. »
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FERDINANDO CARACENI, YVES SAINT LAURENT'S TAILOR
« Discover our article on Ferdinando Caraceni, Yves Saint Laurent's tailor and heir to a long Italian tailoring tradition. »
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GEORGES PEREC'S BUCKETLIST
« November 1981, "Fifty things you should not forget to do before dying", Mi fugue Mi raison, Georges Perec, French author and filmmaker. »
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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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TOMMY NUTTER
« Tommy Nutter and Edward Saxton revolutionized Saville Row's aging offer with an innovative cut reconciling the suit and the 60s. »
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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. »
