MANCHESTER 1976-1982
« Check out our article on Manchester, late 70s. The post-industrial era forms a new musical and aesthetic style which touch both culture and clothing. »
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SHEFFIELD: SOUND AND STYLE TO FILL THE VACCUM
« Discover our article about the city of Sheffield and its importance on the style and the sound. From Dave Berry to The Last Shadow Puppets. »
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THE BOY-SCOUT SHIRT
« Check out our article on the origins of the boy-scout shirt, from its origins in the Boy-Scouts of America to its use by young protesters. »
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C86: INDIE MUSIC’S ENDURING INFLUENCE
« Check out our article on C86 and the lasting influence of indie music. Marking the transition from rock music to pop. Creating a new era of sound. »
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THE BANDE DU DRUGSTORE
« Discover our article on the history of the "Bande du Drugstore", gathering points of the "minets" on the Champs-Elysées. »
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THE STROKES, A NEW MILLENNIUM OF STYLE
« Discover our article on the rock band The Strokes which at the dawn of the 2000s announced the emergence of a new style. »
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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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MODS
« Discover our article on mods, the best enemies of rockers. Hedonists, passionate about music, dance and clothing, discover their stories. »
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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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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. »
