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Shoe Construction
In collaboration with Herring Shoes UK. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jared Acquaro and I live in Melbourne, Australia. For the past 10 years, I have worked in the menswear industry for...
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Levis 200 Series Denim History
Unlike the famous 500 series from Levis Strauss, there was another series that came out after the 500 series. This was named the 200 series with 201 overalls and the 213 jackets.The date seems to be...
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Letterman Jacket History
The Letterman Jacket (Varsity or Award jacket) as many know it today, with its iconic capital letter on the front of the chest. But what some may not know, it was the original Baseball jacket.American...
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Wabash Fabric History
Wabash fabric has actually been around longer than denim. It was the first introduced by a German family that migrated to West Virginia, J.L.Stifel and Sons back in around 1840s-50s.Famed by their...
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Stifel & Sons History
Johan Ludwig Stifel was an apprentice dyer and calico printer from Germany. In 1833 he immigrated to the United States, where he worked for a local farm in Wheeling, West Virginia.In 1835 Johan's...
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Lee Brand History
Henry David Lee started, H.D. Lee Merchantile Co. as a wholesale grocer back in 1889. It wasn't until 1911, due to unreliable shipments of their supplies, they decided to take a different direction and...
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Lee Railroad Jacket
In 1921, Lee introduced the “Railroad Jacket”. It was designed specifically for railroad workers and named the "Loco Jacket" as its’ detailed features were actually tested by the railroad workers...
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Buddy Lee Doll
One of the biggest sort after pieces from Lee nowadays isn't even a garment, it the Buddy Lee Doll. Released in 1922 for promotional reasons, these dolls can go for as much as $2000 each.Between 1922...
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Grizzly Jacket Origins and History
Winters can get extremely cold, especially in some parts of the world. If you were lucky back in the early 1900s, you would buy a fur coat.Fur was always known as the most natural heat concealing, wind...
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Chimayo Weave Traditions
Blanket weaving has been a Chimayo tradition for over four centuries. The practice has been perfected and passed down from generation to generation, and the unique patterns created by the weavers are...
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Jungle Fatigue Changes
In the beginning, the United States had a difficult time completing and maintaining Tropical Uniforms. It was not until 1967 that Tropical Uniforms were authorized for all personnel in the Vietnam war....
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Sawtooth Denim Shirt
The original "sawtooth" shirt was developed by Jack A. Weil. Jack was actually the inventor of the Western shirt design. He wanted cowboys to wear more striking and handsome style shirts, but keep some...
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Txture Boot Review
A few years ago whilst learning about Indonesian denim makers, I came across a few bootmakers. One of these makers was Txture. Txture stood out to me through their photos and other visual candy via...
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Blue Jeans: A style repeated
Photo from True Fit bookA few years ago I wrote an article for Acclaim Magazine about the endless recycling of blue jean styles in the fashion industry. I decided to update it for my own blog, due to...
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Motorcycle Jacket History
Motorcycle Jackets came into the world in the early 1900s. Jackets used for motorcycle riding in the 1920s and 30’s carried a design more similar to aviator or military-style jackets with a button...
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Wrangler Denim History
The Wrangler Brand was originally registered ® by Casey Jones in 1905 and the origins of today’s Wrangler Company date back to Companies manufacturing under other names as early as the first decade of...
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Double RL, Ranch Ralph Lauren History
Nowadays, there are numerous Heritage style brands, but none are as well-known as RRL by Ralph Lauren. Using the phrase heritage has triggered a few fans in the past since it lends itself to making...
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Brown's Beach Jacket History
Brown's Beach Jacket Co. was founded in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1898 by William W. Brown, before moving to Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1901. Although the brand was built to last, it went out of...
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Jungle Boot History
Photo by Pike BrosPrior to WWII, the United States' armed forces had engaged in a number of campaigns in jungle terrain. However, there were no specialised units for jungle warfare, and no special...
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Pitti Uomo 103 Day 1
It's back, and it appears to be almost "normal" now. A past thought, lockdowns for the innocent, and the ability to travel beyond your postcode are no longer a pipe dream.Will Pitti Uomo 103 be...
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Pitti Uomo 103 Day 2
Day 2 arrives at the Fortezza de Basso; the weather in Florence appears to be warmer than usual for this time of year.After Day 1, I was really impressed by the comebacks of many stylish men. Bringing...
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Pitti Uomo 104 Day 1
The Return,It has been five years since my last visit to Pitti Uomo, the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. A lot has changed in my life since then. Currently, I work as a full-time cobbler and...
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Pitti Uomo 104 Trend - Vertical Stripes
During Pitti Uomo 104, I observed a trend that I found both enjoyable and versatile - vertical stripes.Unlike other patterns, vertical stripes complement all body types and sizes, without distorting...
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Fragrance and Style
The topic of fragrance and style is really intriguing. Only a few people bring up smell while discussing style, and when discussing fragrance, occasions are typically brought up but rarely the...
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Dior Homme Fragrance History
Olivier Polge made scent history for Dior in 2005. Dior Homme was at once original, sophisticated, and daring. It was not a traditional example of male fragrance, but rather a new concept of modern....
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