Heeled shoes make their first appearance at Persian horsemen’s feet at the end of the 16th century. Heels are then useful to help feet stay in the stirrups, a use that persisted with the Santiags (or cowboy boots). During the 17th century, French King Louis XIV wears heels covered with red leather to make himself […]

Since its most ancient origins, the belt assumes two functions : it is utilitarian since the Bronze Age, to carry one’s weapon mostly ; it is an accessory since Antiquity. In spite of an evolution in shape, this double use remains unchanged in its essence until the beginnings of the XXth century. The modern belt, […]

“Knit ties are imperfect by nature.” Luciano Barbera Some trace the knit tie back to the twenties, others to the First World War. However, one factor remains undisputed: its first appearance occurred within the working class. Since it could be handcrafted and made from cheap raw materials, the knit tie then became an everyday accessory. […]

The fresco is in fact not italian, but british. This fabric, named after the literal Italian translation of “fresh”, is created and patented by the manufacture Martin Sons & Company in 1907. Several characteristics define a fresco, the first being the use of shorter wool fibre, thicker, but with increased resilience. This thread comes from the merino sheep, offering […]

Polo has long been a source of essentials in the wardrobe, from chukka boots to the “button-down” shirt collar to the small-neck knit. The most important contribution of the sport, however, remains the Polo Coat. Born in England at the turn of the twentieth century, he was first a utilitarian garment, called Waiting Coat because […]

The marine sweater is a local tradition. Utility, it is originally knitted by the companions of Breton sailors. From the XVIII century onwards, manufacturing techniques allowed for a tighter, almost waterproof knit It aims to withstand wind, rain and storms. For the sailors of Cancale, Granville, and Saint-Malo, it quickly established itself as an armor. […]

What defines the height of a pair of trousers comes from the height of its fork. The fork is the length taken from the crotch to the belt. The larger it is, the higher are the pants. The height of trousers marks his time. However, trousers are historically worn the top of the trousers reaching […]

Historically, there is only one way to build a jacket: by wearing it. This is the proced technique used by tailors which consists of mounting a jacket using a cloth made of plant or animal materials, such as a mixture of wool and horsehair or wool and camel. This canvas serves as a foundation by […]